Tag: Building a Strong Marriage

‘Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. ‘ 2 Chronicles 7:14(NLT)

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles‬ ‭7:14‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Choose to surrender together. Choose to humble yourselves and pray. Let God soften your heart. Let bitterness go. Let rejection go. Let the guilt, shame, and defeat of the past go. Choose to seek Him together. Choose to turn together. Turn from your old way of doing things and surrender to God together. Let God completely heal your heart and marriage. 

Couple’s Prayer:

Father God, in the name of Jesus, we thank You for our marriage. Father, we thank You for leading and guiding our heart and home. 

Lord, we turn to You. Father, our house completely turns to You. Lord, forgive us. Father, we forgive each other. Lord, we turn from anything that’s not like You and we surrender to You. 

Lord, lead our home. Father, guide our thoughts. Father, guide our language. Lord, heal our marriage. Father, heal our home. Lord, shape us into Your image. Father, shape our character after Your heart. Lord, lead every aspect of our marriage. We surrender to You. 

In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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‘Guide my steps by your word, so I will not be overcome by evil.’ Psalms 119:133(NLT)

‘When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.’ Psalms 27:2(NLT)

‘But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord ; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord , have spoken!’ Isaiah 54:17(NLT)

“Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” Psalms‬ ‭119:133‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Let God’s word order the steps of your heart. Let His word saturate your heart and the course of your marriage. Let His word lead your language and direct your footsteps. Let His wisdom, counsel, and instruction guard the borders of your heart and home. 

Let His word keep and preserve your ways. Let His word wash you. Let His word shine upon your path. Psalms‬ ‭27:2‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, ”When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” When you are in Christ, and the enemy tries to come to eat up your marriage — he will stumble and fall. When you surrender your family and marriage over to Christ — the enemy must back down. When your family is covered and protected by the blood of Jesus Christ the enemy must flee. 

Isaiah‬ ‭54:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, ”No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” There is no weapon that the enemy can deploy that will prosper. There’s no firey dart of the enemy that can shipwreck your marriage. When you surrender to Christ — the enemy’s plans, weapons and tactics cannot derail your family. Choose to repent and turn to Christ. 

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‘Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.’ Ephesians 4:29(NLT)

‘My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying. Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.’ Proverbs 3:1-4(NLT)

‘Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.’ Proverbs 15:22(NLT)

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.’ Proverbs 3:5-6(NLT)

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Let Christ lead your communication. Let Grace fill your lips. Let your words strengthen your marriage. Let your words minister to your marriage. Choose to sow peace in times of chaos. Choose to sow grace in times of the storm. Ephesians‬ ‭4:29‬ ‭KJV‬‬ teaches us to minister grace towards our spouse and those around us in every season of life. Choose to handle your spouse with care — Godly care. 

Proverbs‬ ‭3:1-4‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.” Bind wisdom around your neck. Keep mercy and truth close to your heart.

Proverbs‬ ‭15:22‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.” Surround yourself with Godly counselors. Let your marriage be seasoned by mature counselors. Surrender to the counsel of wise and mature counselors who have gone before you.

Proverbs‬ ‭3:5-6‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Trust in Christ. Trust in His ways and He will direct your path. 

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‘For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.’ Ecclesiastes 3:1(NLT)

‘The Lord says, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts, the hopping locusts, the stripping locusts, and the cutting locusts. It was I who sent this great destroying army against you.’ Joel 2:25(NLT)

‘“I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me.’ Proverbs 8:17(NLT)

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭3:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

To everything there is a season. There’s a season for everything. God has established times and seasons. Time is in His hands. Every season is in His Hands. He controls time itself. In fact, times and seasons are shaped and activated by His voice. The times and seasons of your family are in His hands. Your marriage is in His hands.

Joel‬ ‭2:25‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” He is the author of time itself. Let God restore the years that the enemy has stolen. Let God restore the years that the locust hath eaten. Let Christ heal every aspect of your marriage. Let Christ become your shelter and shield from the storm. 

As the seasons of life change — choose to seek Christ together. Choose to seek Him. Seek God early. Seek Christ’s way of doing things. Proverbs‬ ‭8:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.” Seek His wisdom. Seek His counsel. Seek His instruction in every season of life. Don’t let your heart be troubled. Choose to trust Him through the storm. 

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‘The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.’ Proverbs 18:10(NLT)

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Proverbs‬ ‭18:10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

The name of the Lord is a strong tower. According to Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for “name” is ‘shem’ (H8034) which means, “Reputation, fame, or glory.” Build your marriage on the name, reputation, and glory of Jesus Christ. When you choose to build your marriage upon the principles and precepts of His Word you will find shelter and safety in the time of the storm. He is consistent. He is reliable. 

Let His reputation coat and cover every aspect of your life and marriage. Let His character lead and guide every aspect of your family and marriage. Let His way shield you from the storm. When the waves and winds of life try to sink your ship — choose to turn to Christ. 

Choose to turn to Him in the middle of a crisis. Choose to turn to Him in the middle of calamity. Turn to Him in every season of your marriage. Choose to turn to Him in every season of your life. His name is Strong. His reputation is credible. His way is reliable. Run to Him — He is the Strong Tower.

According to Strong’s Concordance, the Hebrew word for “tower” is ‘migdal’ (H4026) which means “elevated stage.” Let Christ become the elevated stage of your marriage. Let His name and reputation become your elevated platform and your secure foundation. 

When waves rise and the storms crash against your home — let His name become your family’s secure foundation. Run to Him — there is safety in Christ. No matter what you’re facing — God is greater than the problems that come your way. Choose to turn to Him. 

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