get smart week 1 marriage

Knowing what to expect...
Not everything we expected turned out the way we wanted.

We all have expectations
When they are unmet we get discouraged
Eph 3:20-21
What should we expect of God?
Or can we expect?
So hope is why we need to cling on to what God can do in our marriage.

Why are we so reluctant to believe God can do?

What is one thing that you would like to see a breakthrough in your marriage?

A:Enjoy intimacy without conditions or expectations.

1 COR 3:6-8
Trust God will bless if we make the strides/effort.
We can expect that will make things grow. It's not his fault that it doesn't grow. It's you loose faith.

2 Pet 1:3-5
God has given us everything we need.
We need to expect we can do it.

How do we access this knowledge?
Knowing and practicing his word

What expect from the church?
Heb 3:12-15
Heb 10:24-25

What should you expect of yourself?
John 5:5-6
Do you want to get well?
Focus on your sin plank bs. Speck

Matt 7:1-5
Focus on what you need to change
Focus on what is good in your wife

Humility & obedience
James 1:19-22

Homework: create a plan of the areas you need to grow in your marriage and relationship with God.

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