50 Promises for Marriage

November 12, 2004

Author: Rev. Kip B. Banks, Sr.













"To the married I
give this command." (I Corinthians 7:10)


       Good morning! I pray that God is blessing you
richly and that you are enjoying the beauty of the fall season.  I heard a story
about a couple that had been married for 40 years, and in describing their
marriage to a preacher they said,



"Reverend, you know there's nothing that we wouldn't do for each other." ....and
do you know that's exactly what they did, nothing for each other!



       It is my prayer, that if you are married that your marriage is not like
the above couple, and so following are 50 promises for marriage that we all
should work on.



50 Promises for Marriage


       Start each day with a kiss. (2) Wear your wedding
ring. (3) Date at least once a week. (4) Accept your differences. (5) Be polite.
(6) Be gentle. (7) Give gifts. (8) Smile often. (9) Touch. (10) Talk about your
dreams. (11) Select a song and make it "your song." (12) Give back rubs. (13)
Laugh together. (14) Send a card for no reason. (15) Do what the other person
wants before they ask. (16) Listen carefully. (17) Encourage each other. (18) Do
it their way. (19) Know their needs. (20) Fix their breakfast. (21) Compliment
at least twice a day. (22) Call during the day. (23) Slow down. (24) Hold hands.
(25) Cuddle. (26) Ask for the other's opinion. (27) Show respect. (28) Welcome
each another home. (29) Try to look your best. (30) Wink at each other. (31)
Celebrate birthdays in a big way. (32) Apologize. (33) Forgive quickly. (34) Set
up a romantic get-away. (35) Ask, "What can I do to make you happier?" (36) Be
positive. (37) Be kind. (38) Be vulnerable. (39) Respond quickly to the other
person's requests. (40) Talk about your love. (41) Reminisce about your favorite
times together. (42) Treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy.
(43) Send flowers every Valentine's Day, anniversary, and for no reason at all.
(44) Admit when you're wrong. (45) Be sensitive to each other's sexual desires.
(46) Seek outside help when needed. (47) Watch sunsets together. (48) Say, "I
love you," frequently. (49) End the day with a hug. (50) Pray for each other
daily.


Peace and Blessings,

Pastor Kip Banks

 


East Washington Heights Baptist Church