Pray for Marriages (It's More Than a Phase)

Greetings Prayer Warriors,

Each stage of marriage has its rewards… and challenges. Let me take a shot at defining them.

The  Phases:

• Honeymoon
• Discovery
• Adjustment
• Parenthood
• OMG Help me
• The I’m not liking who I’ve become
• I’m not liking who my spouse has become
• Settled
• Old, tired, reflective

A couple doesn’t get from beginning to end without abundant grace, a gift from God we must accept and open ourselves to.  While the Lord spends years molding and refining us in the fire of His love, we don’t usually see it as a gift.  Yet in the later years of marriage, we see the beauty of His gift and its effect on our life.

Although now for a little while you may have to suffer through various trials, so that the genuineness of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable even though tested by fire, may prove to be for praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:6-7

Pray for married couples, perhaps focusing on a phase that was most difficult for you.  May your prayers multiply the grace for them and for yourself!

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.  Isaiah 35:10

Peace, Joy, and Love,

Janet

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