Ep.42 Ask the Expert: 'Married 30yrs: How To Achieve More Highs Than Lows' (Part 2)

Today I’m speaking with our experts about this week’s topic. It’s practical. It hits all the hard places, and offers tips and solutions to help us move to the next level.

Episode Summary

In Part 2 of this 2 part episode of Ask the Expert, Karl and Maureen Downer continue their discussion and explain how they've been able to achieve more highs than lows in their marriage of 30 years. They emphasize the importance of a godly foundation, a willingness to make sacrifices for the good of the marriage and spending time meditating on the Word together. 

Key Takeaways

• The extent to which a marriage is successful will depend on the strength of the foundation of the marriage (1:58)
• A marriage will prosper when the husband and wife have a common vision (3:07)
• We must be willing to make sacrifices for our marriage and the vision of our marriage (6:11)
• Time spent together in the Word brings excitement to the relationship and brings us closer to God and each other (13:04)

Top Quotes

• If  the foundation is right then we can start building. If the foundation  is not right, don't start building. Forget it. Move right along because  something's gonna come along and it's gonna crumble (2:44)
• If our vision is towards the same end, it makes for a great relationship (3:17)
• If your marriage is outside of Christ, it's based on feelings. If your marriage is in Chris it is based on a commitment (7:28)
• I can't give you my heart until you're truly in love with Christ (8:31)
• Marriage is meant to be wonderful (18:18)
• You choose to love and you choose to ensure that Christ is the foundation and that is what is going to cause it to last (19:22)

Resources

• The Five Love Languages
• The Four Laws of Love
• Kingdom Marriage: Connecting God's Purpose With Your Pleasure
• The Man God Has For You

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