My husband and I were given the “fighting fair” rules before we got married and we were pretty good at using them at first. (A very similar list to the one in the book) Though my husband is working today, I am going to make a list for us and a personal list for me (which I plan to emphasize the most) and go over it with him tomorrow. It will be really good for us to hit the “reset” button in this area.
Several months ago however we did challenge ourselves to the verses:
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”Ephesians 4:29 NKFV
I actually like the NIV version a little better for the sake of life application.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:29 NIV
and
“A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 NKJV
I am going to incorporate these 2 verses into my personal rules. Though we posted the verses all over the house to memorize over time the desire to apply them in everyday life has dwindled. Today I have a renewed sense of responsibility to these particular scriptures, particularly in regards to my marriage.
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how did yesterday go at your appointment, Nickole?
I'm left a little stumped with some of these dares. We're just married 3 months on aug 1 and thus far we have dealt appropriately with many of the issues that have come up, arguments etc. Do you all have any suggestions for how I can apply todays dare? In premarital we went over our rules of fighting. Should we really do it again already? I thought maybe just that. a refesher already! lol I'm going to post the scriptures up in the house today. Also, is any of this helping you out with your kids at all anyone? I'm finding for me personally it is! I didnt realize how harsh I can be with them sometimes. Unloving in my actions and talk. Have a good day the sun is finally shining here on the shore! its beautiful!
@Gen see comments on yesterday. @ Jennifer- I like the idea of posting scriptures and maybe just really brushing up on your personal rules.
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