You Married a Sinner Not an Angel {& 3 Ways to Keep the Joy and Unity} 3 Ways to Keep the Joy and Unity in your Marriage.

Be a Confessor

Know your sin. Be honest with yourself about your weaknesses and struggles. Be willing to admit when you mess up, when you fail, when you sin and repent. Repent before God, but repent before your spouse as well. Make apologies when needed without excuses or explanations.

Be a Forgiver

In marriage we will be sinned against. We have all experienced this and it is our job to be forgivers. Jesus told Peter to forgive 70 x7 times (Matt. 18:22 ), meaning infinitely. Why? because we have been forgiven. We have sinned against Christ more than any person will ever sin against us and he has forgiven each sin. We continue to sin against Christ and he continues to extend mercy, grace and forgiveness. Marriage is the perfect vehicle through which we can imitate God and live out the forgiveness we have been given by extending such grace to each other.

Be an Encourager

One of the blessings of being married is that you are not alone. Your partner is there to walk with you through all of life, and they need you and your words of grace as much as you need theirs. As a Christian this is not our real home, we are passing through and the journey is hard. We must learn to speak words of kindness and encouragement to our spouses because these words blossom into motivation and earnestness as we fight sin together in order to bring honor to our Savior.

Marriage is one of the most beautiful relationships on earth, but it is also one of the hardest.

Thankfully God is with us and for us, he will give us the strength and grace we need to handle hard days. The spirit will convict us of sins that we need to weed out and eradicate, and Christ has extended forgiveness to his children so we do not need to wallow in guit and sin, but can find joy and excitement to live for his glory together

6 Ways to Bring Lust Back Into Your Relationship

When the newness of a committed relationship wears off, we often get stuck in monotony. Couples may find that they go to the same restaurants, watch the same movies, walk through the same park, or take the same family trips every year. They may even have the same robotic sex in the bedroom. Eventually, you both grow tired and bored in your relationship—and consequently, you slowly drift apart.
But your relationship doesn't have to be another statistic! You can reignite the passion in your relationship today by incorporating these ideas into your daily routine:

Make Them Notice You
No one enjoys the same thing over and over again. You can regain their attention by making a small physical change that will catch their eye (as long as it's something you want, too!). For example, change your hair style, go from flats to heels, wear a sexier-than-usual dress to dinner, or wear red lipstick. Just do something totally out of the ordinary that'll be exciting for both of you. 

Keep (Little) Secrets
It's not necessary that you share every single little detail of your day at the office or at home. Obviously tell them what they need to know, but leave a little mystery to spark their curiosity. 

Surprise Them
Do something sweet and out-of-the-blue—like surprise them with tickets to a concert or make their favorite dessert. The more thought, time, effort, and creativity you put into it, the bigger the payoff later. You may just get a surprise of your own in return!

Treat Them as You Want to be Treated
Think about whatever makes you feel nurtured and cared for. If you would appreciate a back massage, a hot bath, or having your laundry folded, then do it for them. Chances are, they'll get the idea and do the same for you.

Get Your Sexy On
Anticipation and passion go hand-in-hand. If you are ready to get it on, shoot them a sexy text. There is nothing more erotic than receiving a hot message from your partner in the middle of the workday. And the language can be as naughty as you dare. 

Think Outside the Box
Most people would love to experience something new during sex, but they fear failure or "taking it too far." You can excite them by introducing a new toy, a flavored or heated lubricant, a scented massage candle, or any other new and creative idea. This will give you total control and leave you open to tease all of their senses.

 

3 Super Ways to Make Your Relationship Better RIGHT NOW.

Here are some simple ways of how others succeeded in creating more joy when they integrated these three tricks to boost their love life:

Laugh Together
We all love to laugh at amusing events and funny people. Laughter can chase worries away and make us feel better physically as well as emotionally. Science has discovered that when laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness and intimacy. Laughter also strengthens your immune system and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. No wonder laughing together can enhance relationships!

Show More Affection
Sometimes when couples have been together for many years, they take each other for granted and only show off PDA when they feel like they have to (like kisses goodbye before work). And sex shouldn't be the only way a couple should feel connected.          Try this: When you're feeling affectionate, put your arms around each other and stand close together so that it feels relaxed and not too firm. Focus on their body touching yours, and enjoy the positive energy exchange without talking.

Surprise Each Other
You don't need to wait for a holiday or special occasion to do something nice for your S.O. Small, romantic gestures can we done anytime, anywhere—like a fancy dinner out on a random Thursday night or a box of their favourite candy. Just keep them guessing a bit so that when the surprise comes, they'll really appreciate how much you care.