Greetings Prayer Warriors,
To set and achieve a goal takes thought, preparation,
perseverance and hard work. Consider the effort it takes to earn a
degree, get promoted in a job, or to master a skill. Strangely, to make a
lifelong commitment to stand by and stay with another person encompasses only
mutual consent. There is little preparation, but instead lots of feelings
and emotions. It’s no wonder so many marriages fail!
Luckily, when we make a covenantal vow before the Lord, He
honors it with a life enhancing net of supernatural graces. Often he will send
us friends, family, or strangers to support us on our marital journey,
encouraging us to honor our “I do”. Even when we feel isolated and all alone
we are not, for the prayers of others obtain additional graces for us.
From now until February 7-14 is National Marriage Week.
Most couples will agree that achieving a good marriage is a lifelong learning
process. It begins and ends with first working on oneself and then
sharing one’s best self with their spouse. This week, intentionally take
time to work on your marriage, beginning by daily affirming your spouse. Then
encourage someone else in his or her marriage and show gratitude toward a
couple that has inspired you in your marriage. Say a short prayer of
“Lord, bless their marriage” every time you encounter a married couple. Most
of all pray that you may sustain another’s marriage through your prayers.
Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will
receive.” Matthew 21:22
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Sustain the life of a marriage. Pray and pass it on!
