There is one thing required for a marriage to grow strong and healthy. Without it a marriage ends up with a lot more conflicts and disagreements.

This one thing is humility. It isn’t thinking less of yourself—as in self-deprecation—but it is thinking of yourself, less.

We have counseled many couples who lacked this one quality and it made all the difference.

Humility takes the hit even if it wasn’t your fault. The humble spouse is more focused on what’s best for the marriage than they are winning an argument.

The thing is it takes a humble heart to desire humility. This seems impossible and it is, but God! He is the God of the impossible.

Consider how we got saved in the first place. The One person who never sinned and had every right to defend His motives, willingly laid His rights down for our good! What a Savior!

Do you remember that God established marriage as an earthly example of how Christ loves the church and laid His life down for her? This embodies humility. What a high calling for husbands to follow.

The next time you are trapped in a conflict, check yourself for humility. Are you willing to humble yourself and seek peace?

This is required to have a healthy marriage. When was the last time you asked God to help you grow in humility? He will do it for this is praying according to His will.

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Thanks for stopping by today. We took an unexpected week off having sold some family property that has been on the market for over 2 years. It was emotional for me, Debi, and time-consuming for Tom. We are happy to have come to this point in the process.

Have a blessed week,

Tom and Debi ❤️❤️