Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Undoubtedly, the turbulence in this world in having an effect on marriages, which in turn affects the family. Marriages that were unstable, are like ripe fruit ready to fall to the ground at any moment. But with prayer and petition, the Lord can take the ripened fruit of your marriage, crush and ferment it and transform it into something even better: wine of gladness.
Ah, my Lord GOD! You made the heavens and the earth with your great power and your outstretched arm; nothing is too difficult for you.
Jeremiah 32:17
There are marriages suffering greatly right now, feeling crushed in the wine press. Many are ready to give up, throw in the towel, and shift gears. So often in trials one assumes their crosses are permanent, but the Lord never gives one more weight than they can bear, especially when they invite Him to help them carry their cross. He gives them the stamina and perseverance they need, perfecting them through their cross.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
Hear our prayers Lord, as we ask on behalf of all of our married brothers and sisters in Christ that they be given the strength to withstand the pressure upon them. Shower them with the grace to be bold, humble, merciful, truthful, patient, and clean of heart. Heal their inner wounds exposed by the crush. Help them to rebuild the communication bridges destroyed by insults, lies, anger, silence, and/or distrust which have left them are stranded on opposite shores. The cross always spans the divide, so give them the perseverance to complete the task, allowing for reunification.
In all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. Romans 8:37
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Wine of gladness needs time to become priceless. Pray for patience and pass it on!
