The Bible says that a house divided against itself will not stand; therefore, it is imperative that couples learn how to communicate and resolve conflict before an issue leads to disaster or divorce. Most marital conflict stems from five main issues: money, sex, kids, communication, and in-laws. Today’s post examines these issues and offers practical tools for resolving conflicts unique to these areas.

"War of the Roses" by Jeff Schreve

Pray
Jesus, I want to be in solidarity with my spouse. Your Word says that a house divided against itself will not stand, and I don’t my marriage to fall apart. Help me to be aware of how to manage conflicts so that my spouse and I can work through them together.

Reflect
Which of the five trigger areas mentioned in today’s post is the most problematic for me?

Respond
Resolve to understand God’s desire for your marriage so you can choose to resolve your conflicts His way.

When you understand God’s desire for your marriage, it becomes a little easier to let go of selfishness in your relationship and instead focus on Him. He wants you to have love, joy, and peace in your life, and unresolved conflict hardens the heart. Sometimes unresolved conflict occurs when one spouse doesn’t feel heard or understood by the other. This is why it’s so important to pay attention to your mate, as our next post will explore.