Friday, May 30, 2008

What makes a marriage 40 years Strong?

Matt and Pat Celebrating 40 Years

Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12
Two are better then one because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down his friend can help him up but pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also if two lie down together, they will keep warm but how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Prov 19:14 Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Love is a commitment to the satisfaction peace, security. Joy and development of another person. God’s love is not based on emotion as human love often is. It is based on His CHARACTER.

GOD’S LOVE DEFINED I Cor. 13

Patient: For God’s timing and purposes

Kind: To others, healing and uplifting, regardless if they are kind to you.

Not Jealous: A fearful and not protective attitude. Not what is good for me but what is your will, purpose and plan.


humility: Don't feel the necessity to prove yourself


Polite: able to demonstrate Godly Character.

doesn’t seek its own: Love surrenders its rights

Isn’t provoked: Quiet spirit

Take into account: empowers us to forgive

Rejoices with the truth: See’s hurt, hate and evel

Bears all things: no negative remarks about others

Believes all things: Not suspicious and critical

drops all things: for the best of others

Love never fails: response is always love

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