Addressing Matters of the Heart: Getting to the Root of Relational Distress

What do road rage, rants on social media, dealing with negative coworkers, self-destructive addictive behaviors, and marital problems have in common? They can all trace their roots back to some form of relational distress. The widespread prevalence of relational distress impacts everyone and will play a role in how you respond to unfavorable situations, especially with your spouse.How we cope with difficulties is rooted in the condition of our hearts. If we haven’t learned how to examine our hearts in the midst of emotional turmoil, we will always be at the mercy of our emotions and subject to directing inappropriate and hurtful responses toward others, including our spouse.Seize the opportunity to bring an end to your old destructive response patterns by learning how to examine the condition of your own heart and utilize Scripture to modify maladaptive heart conditions and relational response patterns. Free yourself from patterns that destroy relationships, and experience the joy and beauty of marriage that God intends for you.