Parents Night Out Homework

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT HOMEWORK

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Lessons on Marriage Podcast

What's the principle that they say they set up entire getaway weekend with? Do you agree or disagree?
How do you fight against the drift?
- What are you doing that works well to fight against it?
- What do you need to add to your daily life?
Reflect back to engagement period, what were some myths you believed about marriage? How has God graciously shown you them and encouraged you to see His picture of marriage?
Fill in the blank: My spouse is not my ________.
Do you live in truth of this? How do we do it better ?

Discuss what you normally do when you’re not getting along. What’s the plan?
Read Galatians 3:3. How do we get ourselves out of the way to allow the Holy Spirit guide us instead of our sinful nature?
Read Ephesians 5:1-18 and listen to the water example given by Dave. How does this help you see this scripture passage in a new way? How does this apply to your life?

Do you see the power of the Holy Spirit in your marriage? How do you cultivate it more and walk in the Spirit more?
How do we bring our emotions down in the heat of a moment so that we can hear the Holy Spirit?
What’s a way you feel “stuck” in your life right now? How can I pray for you?
David says, “If dependency on God is the goal, then weakness is actually an advantage; because His power is made perfect in our weakness.” How can we live this out better? What would this look like?
Pray together asking God to help you become unstuck and asking for clear ways that He wants you to respond in daily life.

Do you feel like you’re not on top of your game when it comes to praying together? If you do, you are not alone. This plan will help lead you in 5 ways to pray together as a couple.

Awesome Marriage

Check out this site and sign up for their Marriage Multiplier, seeking to complete what they send for the week on your date! Each Wednesday you’ll receive 1 idea, 1 resource, 1 question, and 1 challenge.

Strategic Investment Sunday: Marriage (Feb 5)

It just so happens that Pastor Mark slotted a message as a strategic investment Sunday on marriage! There will be discussion questions to go through as a couple or as a group and I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re influenced by some of the above podcasts 😉