Chapters 21 and 22

Ch. 21
1.  What preconceived ideas are hindering you from loving your spouse as-is?

2.  What do you do to strengthen your marriage relationship?

Ch. 22
3.  Share an example of how prayer has helped overcome negative emotion in your family.

4.  How are we called to act as instruments of restoration in our homes?

Personal Reflection-In what way does the devil use negative emotions to influence your husband? you?

Action Point-Pray for your marriage with your husband.

Chapters 19 and 20

Ch. 19
1.  How can we stop negativity from taking root in our homes?

2.  What tools do you use to keep from being discouraged in the face of your family members' habitual sin?

Ch. 20
3.  How do you react to bad attitudes (your own or others)?

4.  How do you cultivate a culture of thankfulness in your family?

Personal Reflection-What habitual sin do you need to be freed from?  Ask God to take away your affection for this sin.

Action Point-Start a gratitude journal.

Chapters 16, 17 and 18

Ch. 16
1.  How do you take time to make your husband feel like he is a priority?

Ch. 17
2.  How do other godly couples enrich your marriage?

Ch. 18
3.  How is God the Father visible in your husband's fatherhood?

Personal Reflection-Examine your schedule and see if your own priorities are in order.

Action point-Pray to the Holy Spirit for guidance in whatever parenting challenges arise this week.