Devotions

When your marriage isn’t what you expected and you feel disappointed, how can you get back the spark?

Gathering for family devotions leads to closer family ties and a greater sense of identity as Christ-followers.

Prayer draws individuals closer to God. Authentic, transparent prayer can benefit marriage, too. Couples who come together to share their heart with God often enjoy greater intimacy with each other.

While our spiritual armor is enough to protect us, God has also given us a secret weapon — our spouse. There’s no better partner in the battle against sin than a praying, encouraging husband or wife.

God forgives our mistakes. When it comes to marriage, we need to have that same kind of love. Although we’ll inevitably fail each other, we can offer forgiveness and display God’s love for us. 

Our pride can make us feel as if we need to earn God’s forgiveness. Admitting that we have nothing to offer God requires humility. This devotion will help you and your spouse talk about the topic.

If we’re worried about the possibility of losing something, we might be putting too much stock in the wrong things. Here are some questions to ask your spouse to start a conversation about the topic.

It’s easy to think that feeling thankful is dependent upon our circumstances. But Scripture tells us to give thanks in all circumstances, to rejoice always, regardless what is going on around us.

When challenges come, married couples can make a conscious choice to look to God instead of falling under pressure, being fearful of the future or blaming each other. 

Keeping Christ in focus during the Christmas season might feel easier than any other time of the year. But keeping our hearts set on the life that Jesus lived is essential to our faith all year round.

God never intended couples to handle marriage and family issues alone. A community of fellow sojourners is an essential ingredient for a healthy marriage and a vibrant faith.