Here are 8 possible reasons why
couples don’t work together as a great team.
1. LACK OF COMMUNICATION
Poor or ineffective communication leads to
misunderstandings, frustration, and emotional disconnection among couples. Where there is a communication barrier, a gap will be created
between couples, which will invariably give the devil a foothold in a marriage.
“A gentle
answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1
2. PRIDE AND SELFISHNESS
When either spouse focuses on their own needs over
the partnership, it creates division and tension in the marriage.
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others
more significant than yourselves.”
Philippians 2:3
3. UNRESOLVED CONFLICTS AND UNFORGIVENESS
Refusing to forgive or holding onto past hurts
affects the bond between couples. In the same vein, not addressing problems
promptly causes bitterness and resentment, which invariably creates a gap
between couples, thereby affecting the synergy in the marriage.
Hence, the scripture admonition is that,
"Be angry, and do not sin": do not let
the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.
Ephesians 4:26-27
“For if you forgive other people when they sin
against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Matthew 6:14
4. LACK OF TRUST
When there is lack of trust as a result of
betrayal, fear of mistrust, it negatively affects the foundation of any
marriage; thereby making synergy, teamwork and collaboration very difficult.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks
securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.”
Proverbs 10:9
5. EXTERNAL INFLUENCES AND DISTRACTIONS
Negative external influences from relatives and
friends can weaken the bond between couples. Allowing external pressures such
as work and other things to take priority over your marriage can affect the
synergy in your marriage.
“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one
separate.”
Mark 10:9
6. EMOTIONAL DISCONNECT
When there is an emotional disconnection between
couples due to sex deprivation, lack of romance, or where there is no sharing
of feelings, dreams, struggles, or intimate moments, it makes couples grow
apart.
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those
who weep.”
Romans 12:15
7. FINANCIAL DISAGREEMENTS
When there is disagreement over the issue of money
it can affect the collaboration of couples. Financial challenges like debt,
spending habits, mismanagement, secrecy, and financial instability are capable
of wrecking the synergy of couples.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of
evil.”
1 Timothy 6:10
8. SATANIC INTERFERENCE
Be aware that the devil and his agents are sold out
to cause conflicts in homes and bring division among couples. This is one
reason why couples must withstand the devil through prayers. When each couple
has an intimate relationship with God, they can join forces to frustrate the
agenda of the devil against their marriage.
Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on
earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be
loosed in heaven. Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth
as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my
Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 18:18-19
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