The 2nd Mile Podcast

The Small Issue in Your Marriage That Will Make a Big Mess

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Many marriages I know struggle greatly with the smallest of discrepancies. The issue seems rather small but if the couple fails to address it, it will create a great mess. It’s time to go the second mile in addressing the small issues that bring potential big impact.

1. IDENTIFY: Sometimes the smallest things in marriage can become the most dangerous.

  • What are the obvious marriage separators endangering couples?
    • What are the dangerous nuisances in your marriage?

      • 2. CATCH: Relentlessly catch the small “foxes” that seek to ruin your marriage.

      • Song of Solomon 2:15 – Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes, that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.
      • The most dangerous nuisances in your marriage may not be the ones that are so glaringly obvious.

        • 3. RESIST: Resist the perspective that causes you to go to battle against your spouse when you should be going to battle with your spouse. 

        • Your marriage has an enemy, and it isn’t your spouse.
        • Your marriage should be progressing towards greater intimacy and not drifting towards relational complacency.

          • EXTRA RESOURCES

          • Our church is hosting a marriage conference, and I would love for you to attend as we seek God's help in strengthening our marriages. You can get more info here.
          • I wrote a book on marriage. If you would like a small book with some practical help to help your marriage, you can check out What God Has Joined Together here.
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