Welcome back to the podcast, Nancy is joining me again today. These have become some of my favorite episodes, getting to do this with her!  Today we’re talking about something every marriage needs, and that's forgiveness and grace. We know that even in the best marriages, we hurt each other, sometimes in small ways, sometimes in big ways. The question isn’t if we’ll need to forgive, but how we can forgive well, and extend grace like God extends grace to us. Our prayer is that this is relatable and encouraging, but also that it inspires you to evaluate the opportunities you have every day to extend grace and forgiveness to your spouse.

 

Episode Highlights:

• It’s important to acknowledge where you are storing up resentment.
• Forgiveness is key in the big things, but even more important in the little nuances of life. 
• Marriage isn’t a game to keep score.
• When you know what a great sacrifice our Savior made, you’re able to come before Him and allow His forgiveness to pour through you onto our spouse.
• Both spouses must own their part of the conflict. 

 

Quotes from Today’s Episode:

It’s easy to get in the habit of score keeping.

We have opportunities every day to forgive.

If it's a big deal I need to address it, if it’s not then I need to let it go.

Your marriage is so much happier if you don’t let something derail you.

This is our marriage, we have to figure out what works for us.

When you forgive, it doesn’t make the sin okay. 

The Holy Spirit has the job of conviction, it’s not my job. 

Couples’ Conversation Guide:

1. Where in our marriage might we be unintentionally "keeping score”?
2. In what areas do you find it difficult to extend grace? How can we shift our mindset?
3. How can we better reflect God’s forgiveness towards us in the way we respond to each other’s mistakes

 

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