Marriage

Dear Lord,

Thank You for the way You have created and designed both of us. We know You poured thoughtfulness into the unique way You made us. We pray we would encourage each other in the talents You have gifted to us. We pray we would use all that we have to bring glory to Your name. We also pray we would both embrace the roles You have given us in marriage. We pray we would use our knowledge and abilities to make the most of our marriage. We pray we would do our parts to support our...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for our sins. Thank You for washing us as white as snow. We pray we would recognize the freedom we have in Christ. We pray we would understand we are no longer a slave to sin. We pray we would also receive freedom from guilt of past sins or decisions that make us feel ashamed. We pray we would never make each other feel ashamed. Please help us to remind each other that we have been forgiven and set free in Jesus’ name AMEN...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for Your goodness. We pray we would be good like You. We pray we would be good to each other. We pray our thoughts would dwell on the good in each other. We pray we would be a team to bring You glory and do good in this world. We pray our love for each other would be evident and a testimony of Your love in our lives. We pray Your will is done in Jesus’ name AMEN!

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Dear Lord,

Thank You for another day to love one another. Thank You for another day to honor You and to worship You. We pray over our marriage and ask that You would help us to love each other even greater. We pray we would continue to grow and mature, especially in choosing to reconcile with each other after conflict or sin has affected our relationship. We pray we would choose to humble ourselves. We pray for the right words and actions that prove our desire to reconcile. We pray we...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for the work You have given us to do. Thank You for how busy we have been. We pray we would be diligent at our work. We pray we would work hard and be good stewards of the jobs we have. We pray we would honor You in our places of work. Please help us not to complain about our work or what we have to do or who we work with. We also pray we would not let our work become an idol in our lives. Please help us to keep a good balance with our work schedules so that we can...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for our marriage. We pray we would always remember that we are on the same team! The enemy is always looking for ways to tempt us to be at odds with each other. We pray his plans do not prevail in our marriage. Our flesh is also in the way at times, fighting for what the flesh desires. We pray we would always walk in Your Spirit. We pray we would not let things get us upset at each other. We pray we would not point the finger at one another or place blame where it...

 

As anyone who’s been following me knows, I’ve had some health issues lately. So when my good friend Julie Sibert of Intimacy in Marriage offered to send me a guest post, I jumped at the chance. With glee! Not only does that give me a break, but it’s excellent content for my audience. Read on and be blessed!



By Julie Sibert

Not long ago, after a...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for the joy of life. Thank You for all of the moments each day that we find enjoyable. We know that You are maturing us and we are grateful. Please continue to build up our faith. We pray we would be able to stand strong in the face of adversity. We pray we would not waver when tempted. We pray that we would be aware of the things we enjoy as entertainment. Please help us to navigate and evaluate what things are permissible and what things are not beneficial. If there...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for teaching us how to walk humbly with You and with each other. Thank You for teaching us and showing us the benefit and blessing of participating in the ministry of reconciliation. We pray we would continue to grow in our ability to apologize and forgive each other. We pray we would be quick to reconcile so that the enemy does not get a foothold in our marriage. We pray specifically that we would be able to experience restoration in our marriage after trust is...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank You for our marriage. Thank You for all of the time we spend together and thank You for all of the precious memories we have made together. We lift up our marriage to You and ask that You would mature us. Please help us grow in our faith and in our love for one another. We pray that when we experience conflict in our relationship, we would respond to each other in love. We pray we would respond to each other with respect. We pray we would be quick to reconcile. We pray we...