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-- Matthew 22:34-40-- Matthew 22:34-40

What is the Origin of Real Marital Bliss?

Marriages need AGAPE love – 1 John 4:19-21 -

Love is… 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Love is about the Other Person• The desire of someone DIFFERENT• From a Love for God, who is DIFFERENT• Stepping into his/her world• Unconditionally sacrificing• Committed Choice• Love is not automatic - It needs Prayer

and Application• It is not your spouse’s fault you do not

LOVE……

Desiring ONLY His/Her Love

• Our desire should ONLY be for God (James 4:4; Matthew 6:24; Hebrews 11:6)• Desire for your husband/wife

ONLY (Genesis 3:16; Proverbs 5:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:1-5)

Love is a Decision

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 How Your Spouse

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 Your Needs

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 How Will You Meet Your Spouse’s Needs

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Desiring ONLY His/Her Love

• Fight for your spouse’s heart. • Care for your spouse’s heart.• Respect how valuable and

vulnerable your spouse’s heart is by treating it gently. • Speak to your spouse’s heart.