Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Those reading this blog must have asked themselves at least
once, "Why is marriage so hard!?" I've asked myself that
question many times, but today I began reflecting on Christ as Bridegroom and
each of us as the bride. "Is He, the heavenly Bridegroom, hard to
love?" I asked myself. He certainly wasn't the object of widespread
devotion and adoration while here on earth. Rather, He had to suffer,
die, and rise again before He was given much heed. Today, we treat Him
more as a utility broom to clean up our messes than a heavenly Bridegroom to
love. If we can't appropriately love Love Himself, is it any wonder
there is so much difficulty in our marriages today?
Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth. 1 John 3:18
He is the Bridegroom,
we are the bride.
He came to save us
from self-love and pride.
Surrender self-love to
the powers above
And ask to be
strengthened by the Spirit, the Dove.
Let go of pride
to be a good spouse,
And welcome humility
into your house.
Serve, teach, and love
with docility,
Then claim Christ as
the gate to eternity.
Lord, we seek your hand to assist us. Help us to surrender ourselves to your will
and be docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Strengthen marriages,
especially those in the hearts and minds of each prayer warrior. Teach each one
of us to love and serve you through others. We promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and
in health. We promise to love and honor you all the days of our lives. Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Learn to love more easily.
Begin with prayer. Pass it on!
