Marriage Isn’t Easy
Anyone who is or has been married knows that the early years can be difficult for some. If you and your spouse struggle, and God is…
Anyone who is or has been married knows that the early years can be difficult for some. If you and your spouse struggle, and God is centered on your marriage, then trust that God will step in and help. You just have to keep Him centered in your marriage. If God is not a part of your marriage or not the center of it anyway, then that means Satan is in there and will continue to drag you down. It’s a simple principle, but many of us were not taught this when we first got married, or didn’t have a solid church home, or mentor couples to lean on when things got tough. And if you were fortunate enough to have this guidance in the beginning of your marriage, then Bless you!
Having a group of couples that are believers that you can share with is super important for any couple. The support network that is there is invaluable. There is prayer support, and even intervention support, like taking the kids for the evening so the parents can go have an overdue date night. Or having a couple over for dinner for fellowship and bonding over food and drink. These are healthy practices. If you do not have a couples group that you can lean on, or even just one couple you can call to in need, then pray for God to open the doors to some. In addition, look for married Christian couples who look like they could use some fellowship. You never know how a positive get-together could really help a couple grow, possibly in ways you didn’t even know you were helping. That’s where God comes in.
“do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
God is always working behind the scenes, and He will use you for the benefit of others sometimes. Having a community of married Christian couples will give God opportunity for Him to use you, or someone else, for the benefit of the group, or another individual or couple who might be struggling.
Jesus said…
“Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.””
Matthew 18:19-20 ESV
“that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 15:6 ESV
“So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.”
Romans 14:19 ESV
“from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.”
Ephesians 4:16 ESV
“so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.”
Romans 12:5 ESV
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the amazing marriage you have gifted my spouse and me. I pray that You use us to bless others. Give us the resources and means to be available for couples whether it’s for time to counsel, time to celebrate, or time to fellowship and study the Word of God. We pray for the married couples out there, that they seek You, Jesus Christ, to be the center of their marriage and to turn to you daily for guidance, wisdom, thanksgiving, and love. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.