HEALING BROKENNESS
KEYS OF HEALING BROKENNESS IN RELATIONSHIPS
Sunday, February 21, 2010
We acknowledge that marriage is Holy and precious, and takes significant effort to be successful and
long-lasting. Therefore, we agree and commit to the development of a strong marital work ethic, and to
a continual, intentional and concerted effort to protect and strengthen our marriage relationship.
We acknowledge and understand that success and wisdom are often found in the wise counsel of others
(Proverbs 12:15, 15:22). We recognize that sometimes relational or other issues arise that threaten the
health and welfare of our marriage relationship. Where such issues cannot be successfully resolved by
our own efforts, we commit and agree to seek Christian-based counseling or professional therapy.
We acknowledge and recognize that as imperfect human beings we sometimes learn unhealthy patterns
of conduct which may result in emotional, verbal, physical and/or substance abuses, as well as
difficulties in communication and impulse control. In the event one or both of us exhibit any such
similar unhealthy patterns during the course of our marriage, we agree to immediately seek assistance
from a professional Christian therapist or counselor.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
We acknowledge that as followers of Jesus Christ, and as members of the Christian community, we are
called to operate under a different standard when in conflict. We understand that scripture directs and
instructs us to timely address and resolve conflict, admit our own contributions to disputes, seek
reconciliation with one another, and engage in acts of forgiveness (Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 7:1-5,
Matthew 18:21-35). Finally, we agree that when in conflict, we will follow the clear direction of Jesus
Christ and the mandate in Matthew 18:15-18 and I Corinthians 6:5-7.
We acknowledge and recognize that conflicts are often emotionally charged and poorly managed. We
also recognize that the danger and anxiety of conflict is also accompanied by the opportunity to
develop a better relationship, mutual understandings and future guidelines to mark the “mine field”.
We recognize that in conflict, as Christians we are tempted to withdraw from the support of our church
family due to shame or embarrassment. Therefore, we commit to stay connected to God and mature
believers within our church family as we walk through difficult moments in our marriage.
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26 FEB 2010
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