*DAILY DEW 18/FEBRUARY/2023* *THE STUFF OF A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE* (I) _Key Bible Text:_ *"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace."* (James 3:17-18 (KJV)) _Bible Insight:_ In the spirit of appreciation to God for my six years of marriage, I write. I do not write as an expert or one who already attained. I am a learner who still look up to those who are more successful and have gone ahead of me. I am only sharing because I believe the little I have learned may bless someone and also, there is a way sharing, helps you know better what you think you already know. So I present some of my lessons and observations, from my few years of marriage. 1. Peace & connectedness. Create a culture of peace and connectedness. Conflicts will come unexpectedly and expectedly but nurturing and preferring a culture of peace and an atmosphere of connectedness will always prevail over every conflict. Maintaining peace and connectedness means quitting the "cold war" mode as soon as possible. Quit the unforgiveness and offence mode as quick as possible. Verbalize and normalize forgiveness and oneness. In fact, cultivate the habit of forgiving ahead. It is so unfortunate that many so called church and even spiritual brothers and sisters have not learned the art of forgiveness. Don't let issues separate you, rather, see all issues as "The Couple vs the Issue". The temptation is always to either see "the Issue with the wife versus the Husband" or "the issue with the husband versus the wife". Doing that is allowing the issue or pain or disagreement point, divide you. At all times, remain a team. It is "We" versus the issue we are trying to resolve. This stance, or position, when learned or adopted, helps you value peace and connectedness more than who is right or who is wrong. _MEDITATION:_ *"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity).* (James 3:17(Amplified)) *#David_Joshua_Egbochuo* *#Daily_Wisdom_for_living* *#Becoming_More_Like_Jesus* *#Wedding_Anniversary_Series* *#The_Rise_of_An_Army* *#Daily_Dew_Devotional* *#Hello_FEBRUARY,2023* ❤ Links To Visit: *FB Pages* https://www.facebook.com/DavidJoshuaEgbochuo/ https://www.facebook.com/thedavidgen/ https://www.facebook.com/THEREVIVALCORPS/ *Telegram Group:* https://t.me/joinchat/NzXQlVc9Hx7LfaRSnh9fHg Feel Free to Share with Friends. God bless you.