Marriage

Dear Lord,

Thank you for forgiving us of our sin and for bringing us far from our old patterns. Yet we still have pieces of our flesh that are constantly pulling at us to return to our old ways. God, you have called us to walk in freedom and in truth and that is our desire. Holy Spirit, cut this dead flesh away and replace it with life, truth, and freedom.

In Jesus’ name, amen!

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When I first began blogging (way back in 2009), only a few Christian books about sex were available. You might find on the shelves of your local Christian bookstore such offerings as The Act of Marriage by ### & ###, Intended...

 

Dear Lord,

This world is crazy and chaotic. Everything is moving so fast there seems to be no time to find rest. We pray we would make it a priority to rest in Your peace today. To take a break from the never-ending todo’s and appreciate the life that You have given us. To explore with our senses, and find joy in the stillness. Your power rejuvenates us, Your word encourages us, and Your presence is overwhelmingly powerful. Please help us to make time to seek you daily. Thank you for...

 

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Dear Lord,

We pray for marriages around the world! We pray that your Holy Spirit falls on every husband and wife, filling them with everything they need to love each other unconditionally. Some may need patience, some may need humility, some may need gentleness… we pray that YOUR LOVE abounds in all marriages! Help us to love as You love!

In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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Dear Lord,

We pray for husbands and wives who struggle with intimacy. Any intimacy issues, whether with the husband or wife, we ask that you restore and redeem. Intimacy is a beautiful thing in marriage and when it’s not happening it affects the rest of marriage. Please give us a passionate desire for true and intentional intimacy, and the ability to initiate!

In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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Dear Lord,

We lift up husbands and wives who struggle with worry, ourselves included. We pray that we learn how to let go of things and really trust You. We pray and ask that You would protect us and lead us as we lead our families and make decisions for our home. Guard our hearts and our minds!

In Jesus’ Name, AMEN!

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In lieu of New Year’s resolutions, many folks choose a single word to guide their upcoming year. I’m such a fan of this approach that I’ve not only chosen words for past years but shared my choices and tips for choosing your own ( What’s Your “One Word” for Your Marriage?, My One Word for 2022, My One Word for 2023 and 8 Quick Tips for Finding Yours).

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Dear Lord,

There are times that we get so angry. We love the people you have placed in our life, but sometimes they do things that really frustrate us. We just want to yell! But instead, You give us peace. You speak wisdom into our life. Thank you. We pray that in those moments we will always be able to control ourselves. We don’t ever want to lash out because of our anger. We pray that we can control our passion and deliver our concerns appropriately.

In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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