Greetings Prayer Warriors,
The hardest part of marriage is when the rose-colored glasses fade. Dreams of a perfect life meet with the reality of two people who are only human, filled with flaws, hurts, and good intentions. Life was never meant to be easy. For Jesus says,
“If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. What profit is there for one to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself? Luke 9:23, 25
These are tough words, when a marriage is rocky. Tougher though is not to hope in Jesus and know the abundant life he promises.
I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly. John 10:10
There are many people today struggling in their marriages. One’s natural instinct is to run from pain not towards it. Jesus is only asking that you pause, and accept the cross one day at a time. It is through the cross that you will meet Him who is Love. There, He will give you the Love you desire and comfort and guide you. He may also ask you to carry your cross on behalf of your spouse. Yes, the one you don’t happen to like right now. The Lord may not change your spouse right away, but guaranteed, He will change you.
He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.
Lord, we pray for those spouses who feel lonely, isolated, hurt, fearful, hopeless, abandoned, betrayed, and heartbroken. Seek them out and pull them close to your Sacred Heart which is filled with so much mercy and love! Guide them into your perfect plan for their marriage and their life. May they not fear the cross you have allowed, but instead find joy in your presence. Give them the gift of perseverance, that they may reach the destination you have planned for them. Lord, you are the Divine Healer of heart, mind, soul, and marriages, hear our humble prayers and be swift to answer them! Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Pray for a marriage and bring hope by passing it on!
