There’s one thing about marriage that many people do not realize. Marriage is a covenant relationship, and there is a raging battle in the spiritual realm to keep God-ordained marriages from succeeding. Michael and I have been married for 40 years, and we have faced too many battles to count. During our struggles, Jesus is always faithful to help us and carry us through the rough patches in our marriage. Our marriage is far from perfect because nobody is perfect. But as we cling to Christ, His love beckons us not to give up even in the moments that our battles seem impossible to overcome. As we trust Jesus, He fights the battles for us.
In our marriage and in all areas of life, the greatest miracle we can experience is the miracle of forgiveness. Christ forgave each one of us for every sin and took the punishment for us so that we can live freely and eternally in His presence. The marriage relationship is the perfect opportunity to offer forgiveness and reveal the grace of Christ to each other every day.
Christ makes all things possible and restores broken lives. He gives beauty for ashes as we choose forgiveness.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I am in awe of Your goodness and grace. Thank You for renewing and restoring all that is broken. Wrap Your healing arms around those who are in hurting marriages. Whisper words of encouragement to their hearts and let them begin to forgive their husband or wife for the hurt inflicted upon them. Let hope arise in their hearts today and every day. Bind their spirits together as one and begin restoring the love they once had for each other. Pour out a spirit of reconciliation over them and give them the strength they need to rebuild their marriage. Teach them how to pray together and how to encourage each other. Replace all the pain with pure love and beauty. Restore the passion that has been lost and let them see each other through Your eyes. Let their marriage be a powerful testimony to the world. Let their renewed relationship be a display of Your great and perfect love. I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
May your marriage be more beautiful than you ever dreamed possible.
LIVE ABUNDANTLY,
Amy and Michael
