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To be all in for the next generation, you have to be all in for marriage.
• While marriage may not be
“In your love, you see only your two selves in the world, but in marriage, you are a link in the chain of the generations.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. - Genesis 2:24 (ESV)
“Have you not read that he who created them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” - Matthew 19:4–6 (ESV)
A healthy, thriving marriage will not just happen as the result of your love. It has to be
To build a marriage that lasts, you must know your
“Your value is not determined by what you achieve, but by who you are in Christ.” John Eldredge
To build a marriage that lasts, you must
The quality of your conversation determines the quality of your connection.
“10-minute rule”
3 times during the day to pay special attention to:
1. Mornings
2. When you get off work
3. Before you go to sleep
To build a marriage that lasts, you need to become skilled at
Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy. Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
Love is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs. 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NIV)
Resolving Conflict
Listen to understand, not just to respond
Take a break when needed
Focus on the issue - Don’t attack your person
Practice forgiveness
Know when to get help
Marriages built to last intentionally create a
To build a marriage that lasts, you must intentionally invest in the
“When you carve out a satisfying life under God, sin loses its allure.”—Dallas Willard
“When you carve out a satisfying intimate marriage under God, sin loses its allure.”—Jim Johnson
Mental Intimacy: Engaging minds together
Emotional Intimacy: Sharing your heart
Physical Intimacy: Touch, affection, and sexual connection
Spiritual Intimacy: Shared meaning and values
To build a marriage that lasts:
- Know your true identity
- Stay connected
- Resolve conflict
- Create healthy community
- Intentionally invest in intimacy
Find resources at prestontrail.org/marriage
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