Learn from our mistakes · The Married Life

Learn from our mistakes

Here are the 3 ways we’ve learned (the hard way 😅) to break the argument cycle and actually feel heard:

1️⃣ Pause Before You React

“Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” — James 1:19 (NLT)Take a breath. Pray before you reply. The pause is powerful.

2️⃣ Listen to Understand, Not DefendTry saying: “What I hear you saying is…” instead of “You always…”Connection starts when you stop trying to win.

3️⃣ It’s You + Me vs. The ProblemYou’re not enemies — you’re a team. The real enemy is division.

“Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit…” — Ephesians 4:2–3 (NLT)

🧠 This Week’s Challenge:

Next time tension rises, stop mid-argument and say:

“Let’s pray before we keep going.”

It might feel awkward at first, but peace will enter the room faster than pride can speak. 🙏

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