What It Means When I Say I Do

By Cindy David

Have you ever considered that love is empty without promises and that your understanding of what these promises are holds the key to building a strong, loving and joy-filled marriage? What It Means When I Say I Do offers an extraordinary and refreshing guide into strengthening your commitment—all within a span of an hour's reading!

 

In this book, Cindy David provides you with:

• A daily roadmap consisting of 35 daily promises to help you navigate the true meaning of your commitment.
• Practical, actionable steps, helping you to become proactive rather than reactive in dealing with the circumstances and emotions that affect your marriage.
• Beautifully written directives that are effectively brought into your perspective, making them feel like they're your own personal guidelines.
• Delightful and stunning illustrations that breathe life into each promise, leaving an enduring and unforgettable impression on your mind and​​ heart.
• Scripture-based principles, encouraging you to centre your motivations around honouring God with your marriage.
• A smooth and enjoyable read, offering a straightforward yet powerful daily resource to enhance your daily interactions with your spouse—without feeling overwhelmed and spending endless hours reading.

Whether you're contemplating commitment or have been married for years, this book is the definitive manual for love and marriage!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cindy David
• Release date: Dec 19, 2023
• ISBN: 9780473639884

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Design & Illustratation: Sabrina David, sabrinacdavid.com

Cataloguing in Publication Data:

Title: What It Means When I Say ‘I Do’

ISBN 978-0-473-63988-4 (paperback)

         978-0-473-63989-1 (EPUB)

Subjects: Family, Relationships, Marriage, Christian, Non-Fiction,

New Zealand, Christian Living

First New Zealand printing, July 2022

International listing, Ingram Spark July 2022

Contents

Praise for What it Means When I Say ‘I Do’

Foreword

Introduction: The Power of a Promise

1.I do promise to call off the search

2.I do promise to make you and our marriage my top priority

3.I do promise to go the extra mile for you

4.I do promise to help you carry your burdens

5.I do promise to consult you in any important decisions I need to make

6.I do promise to always say ‘I love you’

7.I do promise to only have eyes for you

8.I do promise to take good care of you

9.I do promise to get to know you well

10.I do promise to allow space in our marriage

11.I do promise to love my in-laws

12.I do promise to move away from a life centred around me

13.I do promise to practise humility

14.I do promise to make gratitude a way of life

15.I do promise to practise good stewardship

16.I do promise to never take myself for granted

17.I do promise to help make our home our little haven of rest

18.I do promise to listen

19.I do promise to keep communication alive in our marriage

20.I do promise to set reasonable expectations

21.I do promise to accept our differences

22.I do promise to allow us to be each other’s guide

23.I do promise to not say any hurtful words to you

24.I do promise to overcome anger

25.I do promise to help you overcome your anger

26.I do promise to not let the sun go down on my anger

27.I do promise to fight the good fight

28.I do promise to build trust in our marriage

29.I do promise to rebuild trust in our marriage (when trust is broken)

30.I do promise to learn the art of forgiveness

31.I do promise to accept change as part of married life

32.I do promise to laugh, play and have fun with you

33.I do promise to stay with you

34.I do promise to pray for you and our marriage

35.I do promise to grow and become a better person for you and for God

Prayer

Afterword: Finding the Strength to Keep Your Promises

Thank you

More Scriptures to Guide You in Your Marriage

Bibliography

About the Author

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Reviews for What It Means When I Say I Do

[David Russell · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What It Means When I Say I Do
by Cindy David
is well-organized, and filled with wisdom to live out the ordinary and extraordinary of daily marriage. A few promises that struck home with me include: I do promise to have only eyes for you; I do promise to call off the search committee; I do promise to help you carry your burdens;I do promise to help you overcome your anger; and, I do promise not to let the sun go down on my anger.
Together, and on one's own, these promises are quite monumental. Taken separately, and where they strike a cord with the reader, they are helpful and the writing is in such a style that one may feel understood and supported.
Overall, I take this title to convey that marriage is a process; the wedding, the event.

David C. Russell Author

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