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PAY 'Little' Attentions
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THE BASICS
The Basics
Do not Forget the Little Things
Wives your husband:
- being an active father
- taking your sons to get their hair cut
- putting gas in your car
- helping the kids with their homework
- working/overtime/maybe two jobs
- transporting kids to games/practices
- helping with dinner
- ironing your clothes
- make an honest effort to take care of your needs...
OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUE
Overview
of the Issue
Failure to acknowledge the things your wife/husband does to make your marriage & family function
Husbands your wives
- transporting kids to and from school
- preparing dinner nightly
- doing the laundry
- preparing and packing your lunch
- working
- preparing your clothes for a meeting/presentation
- encouraging /supporting you
- make an honest effort to take care of your needs...
THE CAUSE
The Cause
Why do we not offer appreciation to our spouses?
Possible causes:
- Resentment
- Self-unhappiness
- Your belief it is just what they are suppose to do
- Unforgiveness for past or present hurt(s)
- He/She does not say thank you to me, so I will not say thank you to them
- Seems too soft, unnecessary, has nothing to do with love
- You fill-in your cause...
What is/are your reason (s)?
THE EFFECT
The Effect
During photosynthesis in green plants, light energy is captured and used to convert water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and energy-rich organic compounds.
The marriage is stifled, stagnated
There is little to no growth
Wilted
Bitterness Unhappiness Misery
A DYING MARRIAGE,
however; DOES NOT MEAN THAT THE MARRIAGE IS DEAD!!!
What happens if you do not nurture your marriage?
LET'S FIX IT
The Solution
LET'S FIX IT
Ephesians 4:32 the Bible says be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Start by implementing the Little Things
Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.
- Express thank you to your spouse
- Compliment your spouse
- Encourage your spouse
- Display compassion with your spouse
- Show consideration toward your spouse
- Be spontaneous
- Date each other-be the girlfriend, the boyfriend
- Help to lift each others esteem
- Champion for your spouse
- Do not make assumptions or take each other for granted
What should we do as married couples?
SPREAD THE WORD
Spread the Word
CANA- Couples Achieving Newness Again- Sunday Morning at 0930 is the depot where we receive the nutrients to enhance , continue and love through our marriages
CANA CHALLENGE
#CANA IS OUR BRAND
'Our goal is to always remain in the frame of mind that we are going to treat and love each other as we promised in our wedding vows!!!'
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