9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage Quotes

“Any continued cycle of sin in a person’s life has the power to destroy expectancy in marriage.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“By the power of God’s love, you can create a legacy of righteousness, a story of a family redeemed for His purposes.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Grace is the balm that brings healing from the imperfections each spouse brings to the marriage.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“If you change your dance steps you will change the dance.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God uses your spouse, your disagreements, and your faults to help you become more like him.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“If you lower the standards of your life and expect to live life like the people in a movie or a soap opera, you are not living God’s will for your life.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“No matter who you are or how long you’ve been married, we all need to seek Jesus.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“You gain greater and greater stamina from the storms you endure.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“The fantasy of a perfect, romantic marriage is perpetuated by fiction.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“The enemy attacks during times of stress, when life seems overwhelming. But Jesus promises abundant life.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Hidden neglect can block the healthy life-giving flow of your relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“What you experience in the physical realm of your relationship will impact your emotional and spiritual relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God made sexual intimacy enjoyable so that we would desire complete union – to become one flesh – with our mates.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“As you listen and grow closer to each other, you can learn to show your love in the way your mate is best able to receive it.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Honesty is tempered by the integrity of wisdom.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God’s plan and purpose for your marriage is that you overcome all adversity through His strength.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Keeping your heart open provides the opportunity for greater intimacy.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“You don’t want emotional walls to separate you from your spouse; you need walls of safety to surround your relationship.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“To experience intimacy in marriage, both partners need to feel safe.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God can renew your marriage and transform it into something better than you can imagine.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Acceptance is a conscious choice to receive your spouse as God made him or her.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Wisdom from God brings peace and assurance to your heart.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“God’s voice is always consistent with His Word.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts

“Being connected to Jesus is what gives us life. He is the Life-Giver. The life-giving joy, power, and purpose for marriage flow from the One who created us to be in relationship with each other. Apart from Him, we can’t do anything.”
― Sue Detweiler, 9 Traits of a Life Giving Marriage: How to Build a Relationship That Lasts