Tag: Harmony In Your Home

‘And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”’ Acts of the Apostles 20:35(NLT)

“Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.” – H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Scripture

“We are more happy when we give than when we receive.”Acts 20:35b (NLV)

Prayer

Lord, help my spouse to know how much I love them not only through what I say but also through what I do. I pray that you will also open up my heart more so in order to receive their love as well. When that last scoop of ice cream is in the container and no one is around to notice – or whatever their favorite treat might be, remind me how it will make my spouse feel to leave it for them. It’s the little things that demonstrate a desire for honor in all we do. Let the little things breed larger things which reflect Your love. May my spouse’s happiness matter more than my own. And vice versa. When that happens, we cannot but help to have harmony in our home. In Jesus’ name, amen. 

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‘Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.’ Romans 12:18(NLT)

“Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s a great balancing act.” – Dr. Seuss

Scripture

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (NIV)

Prayer

Lord, a dash of grace can go a long way. I’ve seen it in my own life when You show me grace. Help me do the same with my spouse. Help my spouse do the same with me. Lord, will You remind us both to give each other the benefit of the doubt when we are on opposite sides of a situation -whether in an argument, disagreement or a mis-step. Mold my heart and mind to lead with asking questions in order to understand what was done or said, rather than making accusations. Help my spouse to do the same. Fill our home with the harmony that comes from Your love made manifest in us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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‘In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. ‘ Genesis 1:1(NLT)

‘Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, ‘ Philippians 1:3-4(NLT)

“One smile can’t change the world but your smile changes mine.” – Anonymous

Scripture

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always offering prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all. Philippians 1:3-4 (NASB)

Prayer

Lord, it’s easy to fall into thoughts of entitlement or expectation in marriage. When that happens, we wind up taking each other for granted as a couple. The smiles fade. The sighs increase. Love somehow dissolves into lists. But Lord, You have an antidote toward this mundane strategy of Satan and that is gratitude. When I direct my thoughts toward what I am grateful for about my spouse, about how I’ve grown as a result of this relationship, and about how I experience Your love through my marriage – harmony and peace increase in our home. Help me to take every thought captive that is contrary to Your wisdom of living and loving in joyful gratitude. I know You can transform any difficulty or challenge I face when I yield it to You by aligning myself under You in obedience to Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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