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81 " Is there anything you want more than to hear “well done” come from God’s lips? Not “well said” or “well thought out,” but “well done.” Do something. Use your knowledge, gifts, and possessions today. You have a mission to pursue. "
― Francis Chan , You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
82 " Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (Philippians 4:4) "
83 " The Enemy is cunning. In the most subtle of takeovers, he lies to us about everything, and especially about what we “deserve.” He wants us to think of ourselves so highly that a humble heart is something to be laughed at. All that worldly wisdom sounds deceitfully good. "
84 " In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body. (Ephesians 5:28–30) "
85 " Why should husbands love their wives as their own bodies? Because that is what Christ does for us. He “nourishes and cherishes” us “because we are members of his body.” Don’t miss that! Jesus cares for me like I care for my own body! Soak that in. Do you believe it? Do you believe the Son of God cares for you like a member of His body? You should be overwhelmed with joy right now! Take some time to dwell on this and to thank God for this amazing truth. "
86 " We hear strong opinions from arrogant people all day long. We need to cleanse our minds by reminding each other of God’s actual words. "
87 " So many marriages crumble because humility is lacking. As believers, isn’t that a little sad? We strive for control and equality, caught up in a power struggle rather than the humble self-sacrifice of Christ. So many women focus on what submission does not mean, and they never embrace what it does mean. "