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Temptation :  A  desire  to do something, especially something  wrong  or  unwise . Luke 22:32  But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:40   "Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.  There he told them, ' Pray that you will not give in to temptation. ' " Luke 22:46  " 'Why are you sleeping?'  he asked them.  ' Get up and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. ' " Matthew 6:9-13 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation , but deliver us from the evil one.’"
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One thing I have learned It's always necessary to turn back towards your spouse after an argument.     Even if there is still hurt, even if there isn't complete understanding or agreement.   The more times you do this, the easier and faster, you will be able to communicate.  It is a muscle that must develop; an absolute for a marriage of depth.  Eventually the muscle will almost respond automatically.  If your back is towards your spouse, you will be taking steps farther away, a direction you really don't want to go. You can always hear someone more clearly when they are standing facing towards you.
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Do you cherish your spouse as much as your iphone? How much did your phone cost? Have you spent that much on your spouse in the last 6 months? How much do you pay each month to maintain your iphone? Have you spent that much on your spouse this month? Did you buy a nice cover for your iphone to keep it in good condition? Have you read a good marriage book or attended a good marriage seminar in the last year to help keep your spouse and marriage in "good condition?" Apps, apps and more apps!! Have you browsed any shops lately looking for just the right accessory for your spouse...one that will make them say, "Wow"? Ringtone- You search and search for just the right ringtone to sound cool. How's the tone of your voice sounding to your spouse? You carry this phone in your pocket all day, you're careful to never lose it or damage it, you check your pocket several times a day to make sure it's still there. Have you