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    Devotions for Couples
    Devotions for Couples
    Devotions for Couples
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    Devotions for Couples

    By Cecil Murphey

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    Love is a true gift from God.

    Falling in love seems to be so easy. But staying in love—isn’t that our ultimate goal? Don’t you want to be with someone as long as you both shall live?

    In Devotions for Couples the author uses his own marriage of over five decades to demonstrate how keeping love alive is possible, maintainable and so enriching—with God’s help. In this six-week devotional you’ll discover how to emulate Christ’s example of unconditional love in your own relationship.

    Find out how to tell if you are fighting fair and making allowances for one another’s differences. Learn how spiritual straight talk can help you express loyalty and love while enriching your life to the fullest. Using the powerful words of Christ, you will soon be on your way to making your relationship last a lifetime.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTKA Distribution
    Release dateDec 5, 2011
    ISBN9781937776169
    Devotions for Couples
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    Cecil Murphey

    Cecil Murphey, author of 112 books, has also assisted well-known personalities in writing their biographies.

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      Devotions for Couples - Cecil Murphey

      Inspired Living Series

      DEVOTIONS

      FOR

      COUPLES

      Cecil Murphey

      Copyright Information

      Copyright © 2011 Cecil Murphey.

      The original version of this title was published in 1982.

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 06188, USA. All rights reserved.

      No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the author. The only exception is by a reviewer, who may quote short excerpts in a review.

      eISBN: 978-1-937776-16-9

      Other Inspired Living Titles by Cecil Murphey:

      Devotions for Runners

      Devotions for Dieters

      www.CecilMurphey.com

      www.Twitter.com/CecMurphey

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      Table of Contents

      Cover

      Devotions for Couples

      Copyright Information

      Other Inspired Living Titles

      Also by Cecil Murphey

      A New Foreword

      Loving Each Other

      Available Love

      But Why?

      Sensitive Love?

      Love and Feelings

      Listening Lovers

      Friends and Lovers

      Praying Lovers

      Praying for Our Lovers

      The Big Temptation

      Without Resentment

      Needy Love

      Protecting Love

      Possessive Love

      Rejoicing Love

      Initiating Love

      Lovers’ Hands

      Lovers’ Eyes

      When Lovers Fight

      Fighting Fair

      Saying Loving Words

      Private Spaces

      Everything Known

      Transparent Lovers

      Wearing Masks

      Honest Love

      Thankful Lovers

      Loyal Lovers

      Keeping Score

      Kind Love

      Unconditional Love

      I Love You, But…

      Love that Lasts

      Guilt

      Loving Me

      Separation

      Balance

      Decision Making

      Common Goals

      Making Allowances

      Handling the Past

      Doubt

      Helpful Hints for Making Love Last

      More Helpful Hints for Making Love Last

      Excerpt from Devotions for Dieters

      Excerpt from Devotions for Runners

      Author Bio

      A New Foreword

      I wrote this book 30 years ago, and as I've read the pages again, I could change some sentences, but I wouldn't change a single statement or fact about love and marriage.

      Even though my wife Shirley and I have had more than half a century together, there is one sentence I pray every morning. Thank you, God, that Shirley and I have at least one more day together.

      Those aren't empty words; I'm genuinely grateful for the days and the years we've already had. Shirley has had several serious illnesses. And she has a family history of cancer. A decade ago she had breast cancer and I thought I might lose her. She fully recovered, and the day after her surgery, is the day I began that simple prayer.

      I know that one day we won't be together. But as long as both of us are alive, I want every day to be special. Not only do I thank God for Shirley each day, but our morning isn't complete without a long, passionate hug.

      Over the years we've learned each other's ways so well that many times we know what the other wants or senses without a word between us.

      I sometimes say that good marriages aren't built on a one-time falling in love, but in several cycles of love. Sexual attraction and sharing common goals are obvious first attractions. Later, many of us fall in love again because of the  tenderness or faithfulness of our spouse. The older I become the more I value Shirley's companionship. She knows my flaws, accepts them,  and still loves me.

      Good marriages are built on deep passion that wanes, renews itself, and each time takes on a deeper meaning.

      We don't love each other the same way we did when I was 22 years old, but this phase of our love relationship is certainly deeper. More than ever I realize how much of my life revolves around her and hers around mine.

      And each day I'm thankful that God brought us together.

      Loving Each Other

      Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud. (1 Corinthians 13:4)

      Week 1, Day 1

      When Shirley and I were dating, her mother made a statement that went something like this: Some married people are kinder to their friends than they are to each other. Over the years I’ve thought about those words often and determined it wouldn’t apply to us.

      Sometimes because we love each other, we tend to take the other for granted. We become more considerate of new relationships because we want to establish them. We already have a loving relationship with our lover and therefore do not show concern.

      I’ve noticed that when many couples are in the dating stage, they’re courteous and helpful. I’ve seen the dashing young fellow carefully open doors for the light of his life. I’ve often seen those same couples a year after their marriage. He gets out of the car and lets her get out by herself.

      One of the things Shirley and I decided when we were dating was that I would continue opening doors for her all through our married life. I also said, If I forget, I expect you to remind me. I’m still opening doors for Shirley because it’s my way of saying I care about her and want to do little things for her.

      True lovers constantly find ways to show they appreciate each other and to affirm the relationship they have.

      True lovers enjoy each other. They do things together, whether it’s working, participating in sports, or attending plays and concerts. They share common interests.

      True lovers respect each other. They may disagree, but they allow for differences of opinion. When we really love another person, we don’t pressure him or her to act contrary to his or her values.

      We had a woman in our church who was very talented musically. She once said that people had appreciated her talent for years, but very few had appreciated her as a person. She needed affirmation as a human being and not just recognition of her abilities.

      Lovers care by being sensitive to each other’s hopes, fears, aspirations, dreams, and plans. The Apostle John writes, Beloved, let us love one another. Beloved could be read as dear friends, as it

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