Page 2 - Guide: I Don't Want A Divorce

ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER
Meet for an hour each week to discuss, spiritually, what is happening in your life
Meet face-to-face; not by email or phone (phone contact is appropriate only to keep your communication current)
Always start with prayer; then discuss the specific ‘Change your Marriage’ steps you are working on & the obstacles in the change process.
Accountability Partner Criteria
o Loves Jesus o Loves you
THE STEPS
Rebuild from the ground up
Daily time with God
Regular church attendance
Find an ‘Accountability Partner’
Schedule four ‘Couple Talk Times’ per week Make it happen!
Letter of responsibility
o Not o Can o Will o Will o Will o Will o Will
you
a family member
keep secrets
confront you without hesitation or reservation comfort
encourage
listen
make time on a regular basis to talk and pray with
Confess your sin in a detailed way
Feeling sorry and acknowledging the impact of your sin on your spouse
Ask for forgiveness Change your behaviour Read your letters
Identify the top two for your spouse Create ‘Top Two’ index cards
Focus on the top two
The top two