Monday, September 17, 2018

Pray for Marriages (Faith in Healing)

Greetings Prayer Warriors,

When a couple marries, the hope is that they each mature and grow in unity. Yet sometimes the scale is unbalanced. One may mature sooner, one may never mature, their faith journeys may diverge, politically they may become polarized, or their parenting styles may be different. These type of things are to be expected and serve to help us grow in the virtues of patience, kindness, temperance, and self-control. Yet some challenges are totally off the grid, such as when a spouse suffers from an addiction, such as drug, alcohol, or pornography. If you are in this situation, please seek outside counseling and support.  The same holds true if you are in an abusive relationship.  You do not cause the abuse. Leave to a safe space and get help.

In the shadow of your wings I take refuge till the storms of destruction pass by. Psalms 57:2

Let us pray that the Lord sends forth a spring of healing graces to burst forth for marriages and that we may never lose faith in the power of God to change the circumstances in one’s life.

“Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed. Matthew 8:8

Lord, each of us carries wounds from our youth, be they emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual. When these wounds fester untreated, they often lead to addictions, violence, or even withdrawal.  Lord, for marriages to thrive, so must the individuals in them. May we seek first our own healing, so that we are better equipped to support our spouse’s healing. Hear our collective prayers, for our desire to see marriages thrive is aligned with your plan for marriages. Increase the faith of those seeing no light at the end of the tunnel. For if you can raise the dead, you certainly and heal marriages gasping to survive.  Jesus, we trust in You!

Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet

Believe that God can restore even the most broken marriage. Pass it on!