Is Your Spouse Also Your Friend

In a healthy marriage, lovers are also good friends.  Too often people marry before establishing a good friendship with one another.  Sometimes we are lead by our exciting feelings of love and passion before we take the time to develop a deep friendship with one another.  Developing a friendship involves listening, sharing and showing understanding for the other's likes and dislikes.  Building a friendship takes time, but it makes a love relationship much deeper and even more satisfying.

As the young woman spoke about Solomon, in Song of Solomon 5:16 "His mouth is sweetness itself; he is desirable in every way.  Such, O women of Jerusalem, is my lover, my friend

The Song of Solomon is traditionally considered to be a love poem.  God used marriage as an illustration of Christ's love for the church.

May You  Keep God First in Your Marriage and Be Overly Blessed by His Oneness!

To God be the glory,  Dawn Taylor † 

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Achieving Oneness Through Marriage

The union of a husband and wife merges two persons into one.  Oneness in marriage does not mean losing your identity in the personality of the other.  It simply means caring for your spouse as you care for yourself.    We are to help the other spouse become all he or she can be and learning to anticipate his or her needs.

Ephesians 5:31-33 "A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.  This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.  So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband."

May You  Keep God First in Your Marriage and Be Overly Blessed by His Oneness!

To God be the glory,  Dawn Taylor † 

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"Newlyweds" Need a Strong Start

Are you newly married?  Are you aware of the Law of Moses?  God used Moses and created the Law of Moses, which gave much protection to marriages and to women. 

Newly married couples are to remain together during their first year.  Why?  This is to help avoid placing an excessive burden upon a new untested relationship, giving it a chance to mature and strengthen before confronting it with numerous responsibilities.  Let your marriage grow strong by protecting your relationship from the many outside pressures and distractions, especially in the beginning.

Here is what Moses said; Deuteronomy 24:5 "A newly married man must not be drafted into the army or be given any other official responsibilities.  He must be free to spend one year at home, bringing happiness to the wife he has married."

Schedule a regular time to spend with your spouse.   Communicate often, don't let even good things take a higher priority in your marriage.

May You  Keep God First in Your Marriage and Be Overly Blessed by His Oneness!

To God be the glory,  Dawn Taylor † 

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In The Beginning...

In the beginning, the Lord God said, " It is not good for the man to be alone.  I will make a helper who is just right for him." 

God chose, to make her from the man's flesh and bone.  In doing so, he illustrated for us that in marriage the man and woman symbolically are united into one.  If you are already married or planning to be married, are you willing to keep the commitment that makes the two of you one?

Your goal in marriage should be operating in oneness.

Scripture says "This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh!  She will be called woman, because she was taken from man."
Read Genesis 2:18-24

May You  Keep God First in Your Marriage and Be Overly Blessed by His Oneness!

To God be the glory,  Dawn Taylor † 

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Marriage Ain't No Joke -

Hey Married Couples : )

I was just thinking about marriage this morning. My thoughts lead me to the fact that marriage ain't no joke! It's like a roller coaster {ups, downs and loopdi loops}.

My hubby and I have been on this wonderful roller coaster ride for (27) years now.

Let me tell you all, I love my sweet hubby dearly and I know he loves me just as much. Now with that being said, it's still been a bumpy ride (let alone the fact that I hate roller coasters...LOL), yet in the same breathe I'd like to say that I would not just throw in the towel and give up on my wonderful and handsome man that God has for me.

The Bible says;“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22

I know it gets hard sometimes, but I also know that I must choose to do what is right. And if God said it, then IT'S RIGHT no if, ands or buts about it!!!

On the other side of the coin the Bible says; “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it” Ephesians 5:25

Whether or not my hubby chooses to obey God's Word (is on him. He will have his judgement day, as will I). Regardless of his reactions, I will still be obedient to God no matter what!!!

Because God did not say, hey Lady Bee if your husband does not obey My Word or you get sick and tired of his mess, then you can curse him out, pack his stuff and kick him to the curb. (Hint, hint my beautiful Sisters). And my dear Brothers, reverse this scenario because the SAME thing goes for you too.

Fellas, remember God also said, “Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will cling to his wife: and they will be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24

So, that means...MAN UP!!! Stop standing behind your Mama's skirt. She cannot be of ONE FLESH with you like God said, that would be only your WIFE...re-read Genesis 2:24 until you get it in your spirit, hide it in your heart and also remember, if God said it, then IT'S RIGHT no if, ands or buts about it!!!

This is not about "Burger King" so you can have it your way, sorry that's the wrong King. (Another hint for my sweet sisters, this goes for us too precious Queens).

Sweet Peeps, lets work harder to get it right. Do not be defeated by giving up and giving in to satan who would just love to come into our homes to cause separation, division and DESTROY the very foundation that God has meant for good. Do not let the enemy KILL the love and compassion for one another that God has so richly implanted within us.

Tell your Handsome Hubby or your Beautiful Wife, that as of today you are going to love them unconditionally as God loves us!!!

STAND UP ♥ STAY STRONG ♥ SPEAK LIFE ♥ SEEK GOD IN PRAYER

Hug & Love On Your Sweet Mate Today!

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Picture Perfect

Blessings to all of you Marvelous Married Ones! I pray that you had a victorious and fun week together!

This weeks tip is simple yet sweet. If you have a camera or can afford to buy a disposable one just go somewhere with your sweetie and just ttake pictures of one another while you are out. Take all kinds of poses, silly, serious, romantic....just have some fun. If you really want to be creative get you a little scrap book and put the pictures in there together along with the captions and what not. There are so many things that demand our time every week make some time for just for you too, you will be glad you did (-:

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Who's The Boss?

1 Corinthians 7:3-4 (New King James Version)
Let the husband render to his wife the affection due her, and likewise also the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. And likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does.

Isn't this a powerful verse? I think the most beautiful part about living like this is the fact that it promotes value, selflessness, kindness, accountability and consideration.

I remember when my husband and I changed our eating habits. The main reason for the change...we wanted to be healthy, live our best years together and look our best for one another. So when I see my husband consuming too many cookies or he sees me eating something that's not good for me in mass quantity we lovingly say something. We all know this verse is referring to intimacy, but I encourage you to not limit the application of this principle to just intimacy. We are "One Flesh" and as we yield more and more to one another and God's Spirit we help each other in ways that bring blessing and longevity to our marriages. (-:

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The Love Boat

Greetings Marvelous Married Ones! I pray that you all are just going from glory to glory in your relationship!

Today I want to suggest taking a cruise to you. I have a dear friend that cruises often and she told me recently that it's one of the best times for her and her Honey so, if you have never been on a cruise why not contact Carnival cruise lines and get started. They have payment plans and many great destinations for you and your Sweetie enjoy!

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Qualities of A Queen

Good Evening Marvelous Married Ones! We pray that you are having an outstanding day with your sweetie!
As I have been prayerfully studying I have taken notice of a women that most of my life I had never heard about. Oh I heard people carrying her name but I didn't really pay attention to her until last week. She is a blessing to all of us who seek to be all that God wants us to be as wives. So who am I talking about? I'm talking about Abigail.

In I Samuel chapter 25 we have the story told to us about a rich man named Nabal, David and Abigail. Long story short David and his men are hungry so David sends his servants to Nabal to ask for some food. Nabal very disrespectfully tells David's servants..who is David? Ooops wrong way to respond Nabal. David rallies up his men and is on his way to kill Nabal and everybody in his house. Abigail finds out about it and she gets up, gets some food together, saddles up the donkeys, grabs her servants, and goes to David in hopes of turning his wrath away from her house. She meets David falls on her face before him and she bows down to him. Now that's deep all by itself. Then she talks to David with intelligence, humility, calmness, and divine wisdom. She apologizes for her husbands bad behavior and David clearly impressed by this sister responds favorably to her and agrees with what she has said. WOW!! Please read the story for yourself, as Abigail is NO JOKE! She's on point like icicles! In the end Nabal dies after Abigail tell him all that she did and said to David...the Bible says his heart died within him. I don't know what that was all about, but that's tore up! After David hears about Nabals death he proposes to Abigail and she accepts.

In my Bible John Maxwell comments on her qualities. He writes, Abigail's patience and submission during difficult times, as well as her wisdom and problem solving skills prepared her too be an excellent wife for David. David valued Abigails strength and felt greatly attracted to this highly capable female leader. Can I tell you that as women we lead all the time in many areas, whether we believe it or know it. We also have great influence and with that truly comes great responsibility. Stop and think how you use it in your marriage. Are you calm, humble, and submissive? Do you listen to God's Spirit first before you respond? Are you a good problem solver? Do you like to resolve issues? We are queens and we have been blessed with kings, lets serve them and help them with even more excellence in the areas of humility,submission and godly wisdom.

Leave Your Honey With a Sweet Memory Today!

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Now Playing

HAPPY FRIDAY Marvelous Married Ones!!! I pray that you all had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend with your Sweetie!

Tonight if you lovebirds can go and rent the movie "Fireproof!"
It is a great movie that will bless you and strenghthen you. Afterward talk about the movie and how it touched you, and suggest it to your friends too!

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The Quote of the Month

The perfect husband is he who doesn't expect his wife to be perfect. And the perfect wife is she, who doesn't expect her husband to be perfect. But both have a perfect Savior. "Jesus Savior, pilot me..." And please also remember that wedlock is not padlock. It is a blessed togetherness for life. Agreed?
Evangelist REINHARD BONNKE

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Grab A Chair and Share

Greetings Marvelous and Married Ones! I pray you had a great week and are planning to spend some quality time alone with your Honey this weekend!!

Don't you just love the water I sure do! One idea Reg and I decided on was to just simply get some beach chairs, go to the beach, enjoy the water, and talk. Now if you don't live near a beach then grab a blanket, get your bug spray or "clip on" do those really work by the way?!LOL! Head off to a park and just sit and enjoy being with one another.

Life is so demanding and time is a precious commodity, so make sure that you make time and take time for each other when you can.

Leave Your Honey With a Sweet Memory Today!

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Don't Complain Be Content (-:

Greetings Couples! I pray that you are having an outstanding holiday weekend with your sweetie!

For today I have this encouragement to offer...

If you can't change something learn to live with it, and be content (-: Phil.4:11

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Just a Tip For My Brothers (-:

Greetings Marvelous and Married Ones! It's been a great week, and now a three day weekend! Halleljuah!!!

This is a tip that I'am enjoying today. My Honey just gave me his debit card and I'm about to do my thing!LOL! Seriously, I know times may be tight but even if all you can afford to do is let your wife get some ice cream or do a little something at the Dollar Store it's well worth it! As women we like to be pampered sometimes, we like to be able to say every now and then, look what my husband bought me or let me do. I enjoy it and I appreciate it...and so will your Sweetie (-:

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Increase in Tough Times Pt 2

God's blessings on you all in abundance Marvelous Married Ones!! I pray that this week will be one full of creative ideas, ideas that will take your marriage to the next level in every way!

In Part 2 of this message on increase I want to talk about Jesus' earthly parents Joseph and Mary. These two individuals were awesome!!! They are to me a wonderful example of faith, endurance, and obedience. As I read about them last week and just meditated on their marriage I noticed several elements in their marriage that are critical for increase. It doesn't matter if your marriage is ok, pretty good, or glorious we can all learn from their example. The first thing I want to bring out is Joseph's character. After Joseph found out about Mary he could've put her on blast and possibly had her stoned, but he didn't. He was willing to put her away privately. Matthew 1:19
In today's culture some put their marriage issues "out there." Sadly the worst cases are those of high profile people. These individuals don't understand the influence they have and so they go at each other in public, then when the public reacts they don't know what do with it. What if these couples wanted to work it out? After acting the way they did toward their spouse in front of the world they may have thought, "Man it's too late now, and may have just given up and walked away...

In our marriages we all all experience challenges, we'd all be lying if we sat in front of people and said everything has been one magic carpet ride through the Heavenlies!LOL! Sometimes we make poor choices, sometimes our adversary the devil is seeking to kill steal and destroy, and sometimes there is simply a lack of knowledge in one or more areas. Whatever the case, marital increase in tough times comes when we like Joseph don't make hasty decisions, and wait on God. As Christians we have God's promise of help. Ps 46:1
We are His covenant people and He will show us the who, what, when, and how in our time of need. Jeremiah 33:3 and James 1:5
Just think of how secure Mary felt knowing that Joseph was a just man, a s l o w l y moving man. Think about how secure Joseph felt with Mary as he found out she really was carrying the Son of the Most High instead of her neighbors Reuben child! Joseph and Mary obeyed and trusted God, and they were courageous and God increased them. No matter what you may experience or may be experiencing respond in faith, obedience, and courage like Joseph and Mary. Trust God and trust Him to increase and bless your life and marriage. Again that increase may come in forms that you weren't expecting. God may impress upon you to obtain counseling with Pastors or Christian counselors. He may lead you to a specific marriage ministry, or Godly books on marriage. However increase comes from God, embrace it, walk it out, and continue in it...that's abundant life right there, that's how to increase in tough times.

***Now if you are being abused physically you need to tell a Pastor or somebody who can help you as soon as possible. I do not advocate staying with someone who us putting their hands on you.

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Sharing God's Love Together

Hello Marvelous Married Ones! I pray that this week was a fabulous one for you all, and that this coming up weekend will be full of love and precious memories.

This tip has to be one of my favorites!I just love it when I look over my shoulder and while I'm doing my thing for Jesus, my husband is close by doing his thing for God too! May I encourage you to pray about an outreach this summer. It doesn't have to big it can be something like buying chips for the kids in the neighborhood and when they come share Jesus with them, or give them a tract. Why not bless an unbeliever in your sphere of influence with maybe some money, or a gift card?! People love to receive gifts, I know you are blessed so be a blessing and make sure you let them know that this gift came from the LORD because He loves you..and then you love on them by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ!!

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Increase Pt. 1

Hello Marvelous Married Ones! I pray that this day finds you relaxed, refreshed, and ready for the week ahead!
Today I want to talk about increasing and learning from our mates. There is much we can learn from God, our mates, others, and Godly books on marriage.

Differences ARE Doable!
My husband and I came from very different backgrounds, what he was taught as a youth growing up and what I was taught were very different. The way he was taught and the way I was taught was very different. The way he received and I received was very different. What is so awesome is that God knew all about the differences when he put us together, just like you and your mate. God KNOWS what He is doing, and in that He gives us some things that we need to succeed through our spouses. I have and continue to learn from my husband and he continues to learn through me. One of many things that I learned from Reggie was grace under pressure. Growing up on the streets I learned a lot of things, as I grew into adulthood those mindsets were still there although the Holy Spirit continued and continues to show me more excellent ways. Praise Him! Staying cool in a hot situation was one of those things I learned through God placing Reg in my life. He's as cool as a cucumber, and has a lot of self control. God used him to model it, and help me get a Godly understanding so I could walk that way too. One of the things he's learned from me early on in our courtship was the power obtained through the baptism of the Holy Ghost. We would talk all night of the different exploits that I and others experienced once we were baptized with the Holy Ghost and fire. We fed and continue to feed off of eachothers faith, knowledge, revelations, and experiences with God. As married followers of Christ we can learn alot from one another. This week think about what you have learned or can learn from your spouse. God put you both together to represent Him and enjoy life together. So what can you learn from your spouse that will bring increase to you and others? If you want to share what you've learned from your spouse with all of us at prayer4every1.com just write us, and we'll include it in one of our future postings!

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Lunch or Shopping with Your Mother In Law

Greetings Marvelous Married Ones in Jesus name! I pray that you and your Honey have had a fantastic week growing with and loving one another.

Todays tip is one that my husband and I enjoyed last week. My Mom was in town for our daughters graduation and so on one of our lighter days..if I can say that.LOL It was an incredibly busy week, I asked my husband if he would take off early from work and hang out with us before we went to dinner. He did and the three of us had a wonderful time together. We went shopping and then we stopped by a couple of fountains and took pictures, it was a sweet time for my husband and Mom to be able to bond.


Have a great week ahead Visitors, FB & Twitter couples & remember life is short so leave your Honey with something sweet as you both part ways to start your day (-:

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In the Last Days...

Good Afternoon Marvelous Married Ones! This is the day the LORD has made we will rejoice and be glad in it! I'm so glad for another day on this earth with my Honey!

I don't know about you but I still don't know everything about marriage. I'm just still constantly learning and loving as we go along, learning all I can to make my husbands last days on this earth glorious ones. As I sit here thinking about why I got married I can honestly say for love and because I trusted him. Did I know a whole lot about marriage when I said I do...no!LOL! But what we lack God supplies!
The Bible says, Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all your getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

I'm glad God showed me the plan He had for me to walk out in my marriage, my role and my responsibility. Do you know that God has a plan for you too? Ask Him what it is and make your mates last days on this earth glorious...for tomorrow is not promised (-:

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Our Mates, Our Help (-:

Blessings to you Marvelous Married Ones! It's terrific Tuesday and I'am on the Graduation Week train ride. Our daughter graduates this weekend with honors and the activity around here has really picked up! My week started out with a glorious bang this past weekend with me helping my daughter finish up school projects, us painting, and me preparing and studying to teach a Salvation class on Sunday as well as me practicing for my first corporate "worship experience" with the praise team! Monday I firmed up and coordinated catering, volunteer, and travel details, and on and on!LOL!! The best part though, I didn't have to tackle all this alone....my life mate and husband was/is with me helping me every step of the way..God knew didn't HE?? He knew how our married lives would go from the very beginning and He put what I claim, as a promise in place. Let's look at Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work

Now we know this principle works on several levels in life, at church, at work, and especially at home.This weekend my husband and I have been seriously tag teaming. I usually handle most of the home stuff because my husbands job is so demanding, but I have to tell you I was a bit overwhelmed. There were many things that needed immediate attention and I NEEDED help. My husband without saying a word saw my need and came right in and helped me.That brother delegated and helped me execute our plan for a smooth and successful graduation week. Can I tell you that he even woke up @ 5am to help me finish the painting project I had begun at 4pm yesterday? I'm so grateful for him and to the all wise God for choosing to put us together. (-:

Have a great week ahead Visitors, FB & Twitter couples & make each moment you have with your spouse special!

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