Welcome to Happy Wife Content Husband Marriage website, this site is designed to strengthen broken marriages as well as fortify relationships that are thriving but could still use some additional reinforcement.

God has inspired Pastor Marilyn Fenderson to spiritually build, restore and revive marriages through the revelation knowledge of God's infallible word and the direction of the Holy Spirit. Thus encouraging married couples to keep God as the nucleus of their relationships as well as enjoy one another and try different adventures as you go through your life journey together. When a marriage is firing on all cylinders it creates fireworks in the relationship that sparkle for a lifetime.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV) says ⁹ Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: ¹⁰ If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. ¹¹ Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.   But how can one keep warm alone? ¹² Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Which means, two are much stronger than one when it comes to standing up and fighting through the difficult times. Therefore the reward is much greater than the struggle. You are bound by a holy and sacred covenant that is blessed by God and cannot be unraveled as long as God is the strand that ties it together. Where two are closely united with the love of Christ, the cord of three strands, which is you, your spouse and God, is not easily broken.

Being One Flesh means you are no longer two separate individuals but one couple who has been joined together through the holy covenant of marriage. Through your union, you then become one in love, one in respect, one in mind, one in finances, one in spirit and most important of one in God. 

A marriage that is connected through a mutual love for God can weather any storm. God's protection will cover your union and nothing will be able to tear it apart due to your close bond.

Genesis 2;24 states "Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh."

This means to place your spouse in higher esteem than your parents and not allow family members to pry into your marital business or affairs because it will cause serious problems in your marriage. When you give family the freedom to run your marriage, this definitley conflicts with the concept of leaving and cleaving because your marriage should be between you and your spouse, not  between you, your spouse, mom, dad, brother or sister.  

Never look to anyone else but your spouse to fill your emotional needs, don't forget that  you are one flesh therefore you should possess the same feelings for one another. Remember to always pray as one and you will remain as one.

Webster defines love as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a spouse, parent, child, or friend.

Mark 10:7-9 says ⁷ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, ⁸ and the two will become one flesh.’  So they are no longer two, but one flesh. ⁹ Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

A person who cares about the well being of your soul. Someone with whom you have a spiritual connection with the moment you lay eyes on them. A connection so strong that you can pick them up in the spirit and just about know what they are thinking and how they feel.

Your soulmate is someone who understands you and has your best interest at heart and their connection brings you an inner peace that can't be explained. Your bond is so strong that when you are not around them there's an emptiness in your soul.

If you are ever blessed to find your true soul mate, hold on to the treasure that God has placed in your life and always be thankful for the adhesive of the Holy Spirit that holds your bond together. Always remember if he doesn't care about your soul, then he's not your soulmate.

Is the honeymoon over? well it doesn't have to be. You've just gotten married and now you are adjusting to cohabitating with your significant other and their issues are beginning to work your nerves. Don't throw in the towel yet, I'm sure they're not too happy with the baggage that you bring to the marriage either.

Couples are often attracted to each other for the things they have in common but tend to ignore the things that they struggle with. This is the same person you dated or spent time with before you got married, the issues were always there, nothing changed, you just chose not to acknowledge them.

You must find balance in your relationship and come to terms with whatever issues you or your spouse struggle with. Seek God's guidance and wisdom on how to overcome your shortcomings. Learn to help each other through the difficult times, recognizing the natural ebb and flow of the relationship.  Knowing that some days you will wake up passionately in love, and some days you may wake up hating each other.  Just realize that trouble don't last always, God is working everything out for your good. Remember you took a vow to tough it out for better or worse.

Moreover, embrace the things that are different about each other because they can open up the door to new experiences for you and your spouse.  Think about it, if you were alike you'd probably have a very mundane and boring relationship.

I'm sure this is something that most married couples think about. Will my marriage last?  Why did my best friend's marriage last and mine didn't?  What are the components that keep the marriage together?  Let's explore a few:

1. God and Spirtual Unity - A shared relationship with God where you believe and respect your relationship as being a convenant that is ordained by his divine love. Praying together and knowing that when the two of you are walking in agreement, God is in the midst of your marriage. Understanding that your marriage is a relationship of three, never leave out God who is the glue that is essential in keeping it together.

2. Admiration - Successful couples have a mutual admiration for one another. Knowing who they are and respecting each other's differences. Realizing that you can't change who each other are but identifying ways to enhance who God has called each other to be. Holding one another is high esteem and putting no other before you except God.

3. Respect and Loyalty - Showing respect at all times and never letting anyone disrespect who God has united you with. Not allowing disrespectful behavior to fester and divide your allegiance to God. When your spouse is in alignment with who you are and respect your morals and values,  you can withstand any test that threatens to create havoc in your relationship. Knowing that together you are more than conquers because of your loyalty and respect for the God in one another.

4. Shared dreams - When you embrace and support each other's dreams and become instrumental in helping those dreams come into fruition your marriage will continue to grow because of the time that you have invested in each other. Staying on the same page when it comes to how you want to live your lives together and scripting the plans for your future. Never expecting the other person to give up their dreams for your selfish reasons.

Remember a happy marriage begins when you marry the one you love and it blossoms when you love the one you marry. If your relationship lacks some of these qualities, it's time to do your work. Identify what needs to be fixed and work together to put steps in place that will get your marriage back on track. As long as God is in it, Love, Honor, Respect, Loyalty, Understanding and Admiration will follow. These are the fruits to having a successful marriage that will last until eternity.   

Let's examine a few sins that are designed by the enemy to destroy marriages. These things are works of the flesh which can decimate your relationship if you don't allow the word of God to crucify your flesh and annihilate these ungodly desires.

Galatians 5:19 “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,

1. Adultery is the first sin mentioned in Galatians 5:19 which demonstrates how significant it is. In God’s sight marriage is a sacred covenant between man and women.  Adultery turns that which is sacred into something that is defiled, demoralizing and unholy. It is not only an act of seeking sexual gratification outside of your marriage it is also having desires or lust for someone who is not your spouse. Matthew 5:27 – 28 says “You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY'; 28. but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

2.  Fornication is a sin of sexual misconduct or sexual impurity that is usually acted upon outside of the marriage covenant. The bible also relates fornication to an abandoning of God or seeking after other Gods. If you look at it from this perspective, seeking after things or possessions that cause you to abandon God or making ungodly things your God will also destroy a marriage if you allow them to come before your relationship. 1 Corinthians 6:18 says“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.

3. Uncleanness is the sin of impure behavior, which not only means gross and impure actions but it also means having tainted thoughts or a wicked disposition which is a direct contrast against the teachings of the Bible. You must refrain from acting upon unclean desires or using vile and degrading words that cut deep to tear down one's self esteem or stinking thinking that causes dishonesty and division to breakdown your bond of marriage. Colossians 3:5 says “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry

4. Lasciviousness is the sin of having indecent and lewd sensual desires or interests in sexual or unnatural sexual acts. An interest in pornography of any kind or the desire to visit strip clubs or the solicitation of prostitutes is an example of lasciviousness. This will definitively cause strife in a marriage and jeopardize the trust that you work so hard to maintain. Ephesians 5:3 says 3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people

If you are operating in any of these fleshy behaviors, go to the Lord and repent of your sins. Ask him to remove these ungodly desires from your thoughts because the propensity to act upon sin begins in the mind. You must then refrain from these acts and saturate your spirit with the things of God.

Meditate on God's word daily so that your mind is filled with pure thoughts. Maintain an active prayer life and incorporate fasting so that your flesh is brought under submission. Seek wise Godly counsel to ensure that you have the tools to keep you connected to God so that you will always walk in the spirit. Listen to spiritual music, programs, and videos to ensure that your flesh will be subdued and if it rises up again you will have the power to fight these ungodly devices.

Do you need a marriage makeover?

People of today spend hundreds of dollars on enhancing their outer appearance. We spend money on the latest hair styles and haircuts. We buy wigs, toupees, hair weave to lengthen and thicken the hair, and even hair dye to wash away the gray.

We spent countless dollars on skin care and cosmetics. We all want smooth and wrinkle free skin. Some of us even go as far as botox injections to remove wrinkles, face lifts to tighten the skin and collagen injections for fuller lips.

We spent money getting our nails done. We get French, Sculptured, Gel set manicures and pedicures. Some even go as far as adorning their nails with glitter and rhinestones.

Don’t let me get started on clothing, oh my goodness. We spend thousands on designer outfits. Elie Tahari, Jones New York, Anne Klein, Versace and Armani for the men who like to put their clothes on. Women, don’t forget about the shoes and matching hand bag. You know a woman isn’t really dressed unless her shoes and purse coordinate with her outfit.

But, tell me something, what since does it make to spend all this time and money perfecting yourselves, if your marriage is suffering. Why not put that same time, money and energy into perfectting your marriage.

Set aside a few days out of the week to spend quality time together, without the kids. Go on regular dates, or a nice stroll in the park or the lakefront and make sure you connect with one another by holding hands and playing footsy in the sand.

How about a nice Sunday drive or a stop at the neighborhood ice cream parlor for your favorite sundae. Leave each other love notes or cook your spouse their favorite meal. Go a step further and try out new gourmet recipes.

Curl up on the sofa together and watch your favorite movie or video. Go on a romantic getaway or a nice picnic in the park. Take an interest in your spouses favorite hobbies or work out at the gym together. How about getting a pedicure together or a couples massage.

Above all things, you must keep love and respect in your marriage and always cherish what you have. Honest and trust is another key ingredient that will keep the flames in your marriage burning.

However the most important component is God, the nucleus of any convenant relationship. Without him in the center there is nothing to bond you together. You may not have the perfect relationship but with God you can live a life of perfection in his will and ways. Always seek the word of God for wisdom and he will guide you on how to resolve whatever struggles your are going through. 

1 Peter 3:1-7 (NIV)"Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear".Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.

Prayer is essential not only in your christian walk but it is the key to having a faithful and committed marriage. I know this first hand because I've experienced differences of opinions, discontentment and disagreements in my marriage. When my husband and I decided to seek God's face in prayer to give us direction on the right decisons to make, it would always put us on one accord and place us back on unified ground.  

We have incorporated prayer with one another and our children as a part of our day to day lifestyle. When you do this your marriage as well as your prayer life becomes much stronger, your faith goes to a higher level and you come to realize that with God's help you can overcome any obstacle and face them head on together. Your children will have a sense of conviction and direction on how to handle issues that they may be facing.

This may sound like a cliche but a family that Prays Together Stays Together. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and I know that it is through prayer, love and respect for one another that we have been able to withstand the test of time and conquer our differences. We are walking in victory, we live a life filled with joy and we are looking forward to many more years of marriage. Through it all we know that our help comes from God and with him all things are possible.

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

1. Worship and pray together always giving thanks for each other.  Colossians 4:2 “Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.”
2. Give unconditional love, which means loving each other in spite of your faults. 1Cor 13:7”Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
3. Never go to bed angry, learn to agree to disagree. Remember your differences are what drew you together.   Eph.4:26 NIV “And "don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry.”
4. Never raise your voice or yell at one another. Remember a soft voice turns away wrath. Proverbs 15:1 NKJ “A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.”
5. Give constructive criticism, do not tear one another down always build each other up.   1Thessalonians 5:11 ESV “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
6. Never bring up past mistakes or things that you have already forgiven each other for.   1Cor 13:5 “Love is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
7. Say kind words to each other, Give compliments daily.  Proverbs 16:24 NIV “Kind words are like honey--sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”
8. Do something unexpected; always look for an opportunity to surprise one another.  Hebrews 10:24 ““And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”
9. Be ready to admit when you have done something wrong, lying only makes the situation worst. Proverbs 17:20 “He whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
10. Respect one another and value what each other brings to the marriage. Romans 12:10 “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor."

I.Thou shalt be committed (Mark 10: 6-9)

A commitment is an agreement or pledge to do something in the future. It is an act to commit to a charge or trust.God’s blueprint for marriage calls for an exclusive relationship between one man and one woman as they enter into a lifetime covenant.

II.Thou shalt communicate(Colossians 4:6)

Communication is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, speech and behavior.

III.Thou shalt be faithful (Ephesians 5:21-25)

Be full of faith to God and your spouse. Be steadfast in affection and loyalty. Be faithful to adhere to promises made before and during the marriage. Give truth to the facts and walk in the highest level of integrity

IV.Thou shalt establish a friendship(John 15:13)

A friend is one who is attached to another by affection or esteem. A friend is one that is not hostile, but one of the same mind. A friend is a favored one, a companion.

V.Thou shalt resolve conflict(Colossians 3:13-14)(Romans 14;19)

Conflict is a fight, battle or war. A conflict brings competition and opposition. Conflict brings mental struggles that result from opposing needs, or wants.  Resolution is the act or process of reducing to a simple form. To resolve means to analyze a complex situation to a simple one. To resolve is to participate in the act of solving in order to obtain a mutual answer. When you work together you determine what the best form of resolution is. Respect each others views. Own up to what you have done to make your spouse angry.

VI.Thou shalt share goals and interests(Philippians 2:2-4)

Sharing goals and interest will allow you to enjoy doing thing together. Sex is definitely one of the most important acts of sharing, but should not be the only interest you share. Identify things that you do not enjoy doing together, and in all fairness do those things apart.

VII.Thou shalt provide sexual pleasure (1 Cor. 7:4-5)

Sexual satisfaction is knowing what pleases your mate. Do not withhold sex from your mate, it is a creation of God and an excellent thing to be enjoyed within the bounds God has set for it. Sex provides a means of presenting one’s spouse with the gift of oneself and experiencing a like gift in return

VIII. Thou shalt work towards financial security (Proverbs13:22)

You must be good stewards over your finances, agree to a budget that can be managed monthly. Set financial goals and work together to achieve them. It doesn’t matter who contributes the most money, this is a partnership, money should be shared equally.

IX. Thou shalt attend church together(Psalms 34:3)

In order to obtain spiritual growth you must learn the word of God together. It is important that you attend church together. Incorporating God principles in your marriage is essential and is the key to a healthy and prosperous marriage.

X.Thou shalt pray together(Philippians 4:6)

Don’t be afraid to talk to one another and pray about things that you are experiencing or feeling. Pray before dealing with each other during disagreements, it will put you in a more calming spirit. Pray together daily, this will keep your heart sensitive to the Holy Spirit

Matthew 18:18-20 (New International Version)

18"I tell you the truth, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.19"Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.20For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them