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Module #1

A llow The TimeCarve out 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation each day.

Jay: “We are talking about time to

__________ _______ _____________ ____ _____________.”

Laura: “Just take 15 minutes every day to talk about

____ _______ ____ ____ _______.”

Notes:

What’s your daily plan?

Application: Schedule 15 minutes of uninterrupted conversation daily.





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C onsider the InconsequentialIt may seem unimportant to you but it’s important to your spouse. Remember: Men talk about facts and activities. Women talk about people and feelings.

Jay: “We have to begin ____ _________.”

Laura: “We still have to consider the inconsequential because it’s not

________________ ____ ____ _________.”

Notes:

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T ame the TediousPlaying together is important. Make a plan to get away and get ahead!

Laura: “I like to tell people this

____ __________ ____ ____________.”

Jay: “Recreation also

__________ _______ _____________.”

Notes:

Application:Schedule a play date for the next three months, one a month





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I nterrogate the TroubleYour spouse is NOT the problem. Face the problem together!

Laura: “Here’s the reality -

_______ ___ ______ ____ ______ ___ ____ __________.”

Jay: “They understand the importance of

______________ ____ _________ _________.”

How did we get here?

How do we get out?

Notes:

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V erify the VisionDo you know where you’re going as a couple?

Jay: “Unless you have a clear roadmap, a very clear direction, a very clear focus of where you’re going, guess what?

____ __________ ____ _______ ____ _____________ .”

Do you know where you’re going as a couple?

Do you know how you’re going to get there?

Notes:





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A cknowledge the NeedDiscover some of the basic needs of your spouse and FILL them!

Laura: “Acknowledge the need of your spouse in order

____ _______ ____ ____ _______.”

Jay: “Every woman likes to feel

_______ ____ _____________.”

What is something you can do for your husband (other than make love)

What is something you can do for your wife (other than make conversation)

Notes:

Application - Do something for your spouse this week “just because.”

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T empt the SpouseDesire is a decision. Make a decision to desire your spouse (and ONLY your spouse) sexually.

Jay: “The number 1 way you can tempt us is to

__________ ____ _______ _____________ .”

Laura: “It is very important that this type of communication happens in your marriage. Communication about

______ _____ _______ _____ _______ _____________ .”

(regarding intimacy)

Make a plan to romance your wife this week.

Make a plan to seduce your husband this week.

Notes:





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E xperience the CreatorTalk about the different ways you and your spouse experience life with Jesus.

In general, this doesn’t apply to all, but:

Men come from ______ and experience the Creator best __________.

Women come from ________ ___ _____

and experience the Creator best _________.

Notes:


Allow The TimeJay: “We are talking about time to make your marriage a priority.”

Laura: “Just take 15 minutes every day to talk about the plan for the day.”

Consider the InconsequentialJay: “We have to begin to care.”

Laura: “We still have to consider the inconsequential because it’s not inconsequential to our spouse.”

Tame the TediousLaura: “I like to tell people this - we recreate to re-create.”

Jay: “Recreation also re-sparks that romance.”

Interrogate the TroubleLaura: “Here’s the reality - trouble is going to come to your marriage.”

Jay: “They understand the importance of tackling that problem together.”

Verify the VisionJay: “Unless you have a clear road map, a very clear direction,

a very clear focus of where you’re going, guess what? Your marriage is going to wander.”

Acknowledge the NeedLaura: “Acknowledge the need of your spouse in order for them to feel loved.”

Jay: “Every woman likes to feel like a queen.”

Tempt the SpouseJay: “The number 1 way you can tempt us is to smile at your husband.”

Laura: “It is very important that this type of communication happens in your marriage.Communication about what you need from your spouse.

Experience the CreatorMen come from dirt and experience the Creator best outdoors.

Women come from inside a man and experience the Creator best indoors.

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