Change Yourself and Do Not Dare Try to Change Your Spouse #8 Best Practice to Enjoy Your Marriage

Welcome to Episode 9 of Best Practices for an Enjoyable and Lasting Marriage!

I’m Joy Hope-Minzie, your host, and today we’re diving into Best Practice #8: Change Yourself and Do Not Dare Try to Change Your Spouse.

Marriage is a partnership where personal growth plays a key role in building a strong and lasting bond. In this episode, I’ll share:
• Why trying to change your spouse is a recipe for unhappiness.
• How focusing on self-improvement can strengthen your marriage.
• Three actionable steps to apply this best practice in your daily life.

Key Scripture:
“Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” (Philippians 2:12b–13, NIV)

Highlights to apply this best practice in your marriage:
Relinquish control—let God work on your spouse.
Focus on personal growth—be the best version of yourself.
Reflect godly love—practice patience, kindness, and understanding.

Remember: When you work on yourself, you’re better equipped to navigate the challenges of marriage with grace and love.

For serious issues like harmful behaviors, seeking professional help is important, and with God’s guidance, healing is possible.

You can get more insights on this topic in Chapter 9 of my book.

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What’s one way you can focus on personal growth this week? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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See you next time! May your marriage thrive! Thanks for listening.