SIGNS OF A CONTENTIOUS SPOUSE ( Part 2)

 The anointing of God's favour is healing your broken heart and bringing you to a place of tender loving care . 

Good -Life Devotional: SIGNS OF A CONTENTIOUS SPOUSE ( Part 2)

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

1 Peter 3:8-9 NLT

[8] Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. [9] Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. " Rendering insults for insults is characteristic of a contentious spouse especially in public . This gives Satan the advantage over such persons , he afflicts them with sadness and depression. Here are more signs of a contentious spouse and how to overcome it.

6. DOMINATING SPIRIT

Always insisting on control.

Philippians 2:4 AMP

PRAYER: Lord, humble our hearts. Teach us to honor each other’s views and submit to Your will. 

7. UNFORGIVENESS AND BRINGING UP THE PAST

They keep records of wrongs.

 1 Corinthians 13:5 AMP

PRAYER: Father, give us forgiving hearts. Help us to release past offenses and move forward in love. 

8. RESISTANCE TO PEACE-MAKING

Rejecting reconciliation or apologies.

 Matthew 5:9 AMP

PRAYER: Lord, make me a peacemaker in my home. Let Your peace rule in our hearts. 

9. FAULT-FINDING

Always critical, rarely affirming.

Matthew 7:3 AMP

PRAYER: Lord, open our eyes to see the good in each other. Deliver us from a spirit of criticism. 

10. STIRRING DIVISION IN THE HOME

Creating tension among family members.

 Proverbs 29:22 AMP

PRAYER: God of peace, silence every spirit of strife in my family. Let harmony and love dwell richly among us. 

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and a tender heart towards one another . 

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 bitterness.

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