SIGNS OF A CONTENTIOUS SPOUSE ( Part 1)

 

The cycle of generational strife in your family is being broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: SIGNS OF A CONTENTIOUS SPOUSE ( Part 1)
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Romans 8:6-7 "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
When the Holy Spirit is allowed to guide out hearts we will enjoy his peace . The spouse who isn't guided by the Holy Spirit is motivated by Satan's agenda and cannot please God. Such persons are always sad and confused and are a source of pain to their spouses . Here are some signs of a contentious spouse and how to overcome them to avert disaster in a marriage.
1). CONSTANT QUARRELING
A contentious spouse always seeks conflict.
Proverbs 21:19 AMP
PRAYER: Lord, give me the grace to remain calm in the face of quarrels. Teach me to respond with wisdom and not with strife.
2). NAGGING AND COMPLAINING
They continually repeat complaints without peace.
Proverbs 25:24 AMP
PRAYER: Father, replace the spirit of nagging in my home with a spirit of contentment and gratitude and show me how to convert compliant into prayers of faith
3. EASILY PROVOKED TO ANGER
Quick-tempered, easily offended.
Proverbs 22:24 AMP
PRAYER: Lord, calm every storm of anger in my spouse and in me. Fill our hearts with patience and self-control.
4. DISRESPECTFUL COMMUNICATION
Words that belittle or destroy.. Quickly repent and apologise anytime you use disrespectful words against your spouse.
Proverbs 15:4 AMP
PRAYER: Lord, put a guard over our tongues. Let our words bring healing and not hurt.
5. STRIFE OVER FINANCES OR DECISIONS
Disagreements over household matters. Learn to make suggestions respectfully concerning financial matters . Don't compromise on your financial obligations to Jesus Christ through your location church ( Galatians 6;6, 1 Corinthians 16 :1-2) to continue to enjoy extraordinary help from God.
Proverbs 13:10 AMP
PRAYER: God of wisdom, unite us in financial and family decisions. Remove pride and give us agreement.
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and commitment to be led by the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome generarional hatred.
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