Marriages are Goldmines...where is Your Shovel?

Here are some thoughts as you consider the goldmine that your marriage is.  It must be mined.  Sometimes that means that when there is seemingly nothing, you have to dig deeper.  When you hit a spot that cannot be mined, use explosives to loosen the rock.  When you are in the dark, let the light of Christ light the way.  Keep digging, keep mining and keep believing.

Hold tightly: Don't take for granted that the one who you are holding will always be there.

Apologize quickly: Don't let the sun go down on your anger.

Walk softly: Never use intimidation as a tactic in a marriage to get what you want from your mate.

Talk lovingly: Let your words be seasoned with salt so that they will be grace to the one hearing them.

Give liberally: Don't be stingy with your time or your resources.

Touch intentionally: Remind her that you desire her and want her.

Believe intently: Be faithful together in trial and adversity.

Hope patiently: Have your mind made up that you expect God to do it.