Husbands and wives get to choose where they place their attention. Taking time for a self-evaluation of misplaced affections can be key to continuing to build a healthy marriage relationship.
Biblical Marriage
Authoritative research conducted at leading universities presents the case that religious service attendance makes a strong positive contribution to marriages, including a resistance to divorce.
Marriage should be an intimate relationship that lasts a lifetime and grows stronger over the years. That’s the kind of love for which the human heart longs. Every human heart — yours and your spouse’s.
Transformation of a marriage starts with renewing our minds. When we let go of our destructive thoughts through prayer and fill our minds with reminders of God’s love, more than our thoughts change.
God calls us to leave the things of our past and cling to our spouse. On the day we entered into our marriage covenant, we chose something greater than ourselves — we chose sacrificial love.
Wholehearted love can be recognized by the forgiveness — the covering of sins — that’s freely shared. When you earnestly love your spouse, you help foster grace and forgiveness in your marriage.
Sometimes we forget how extraordinary God’s creation truly is — and that our spouse is a part of that creation. Give thanks for God’s awesome and ongoing creative work in our life and in our marriage.
When married life doesn’t turn out as hoped, we often question whether God truly gave us something good. Receiving a gift with grace means trusting in the goodness of the giver, no matter what.
When you see your marriage through God’s eyes, you’ll discover the divine purpose He had in mind when He brought you together. Here’re a few questions to start a conversation about that topic.
When we try to follow the call to love unconditionally and reject sinful behavior, we need to watch our words carefully. This devotion will help you and your spouse explore speaking the truth in love.
When things get tough in a marriage and some change is required, we might not want to do it. But if we know that we ultimately have to deal with God, we submit to His higher calling to us.
So many marriages end in divorce because husbands and wives simply give up. They lack grit. Couples who wish to succeed in marriage need passion and perseverance.
The quintessential trait of a good husband is the tenacity to love at all costs. I can’t be like Him unless I return love when my ego is wounded and unless I pursue love when I’d rather avoid pain.
Differences don’t have to be obstacles to a healthy marriage. Your spouse’s unique qualities are meant to complement your own. Appreciating the way the Lord has crafted your spouse will help you grow.
Have you struggled with fear of rejection, financial troubles or the future? Persistent fear is a spiritual battle. Although our husbands can love and comfort us at times, God alone is our deliverer.
Phil and Heather Joel have a conversation about God’s plan and purposes for their marriage. Topics include good communication, overcoming busyness and the biblical roles of the husband and wife.
Regardless of culture or socio-economic status, research shows overall positive effects of marriage on a couple’s health and wealth.
A successful marriage requires two mature individuals who are committed to personal growth and development. You won’t reach perfection in this life, but you can continue to pursue Christlikeness.
The hormonal influence and hardwiring of each spouse is designed to complement and strengthen the other. As a man loves his wife, she is more able and willing to respect him.
All Christians are called to preserve the God-ordained institution of marriage and share with their neighbors its benefits and His ultimate reasons for it.
