Greetings Prayer Warriors,
One can only imagine what the impact of COVID-19, vaccines, mandates, lockdowns, lost jobs, relocation, financial losses, school closures, and so forth, has had on relationships. As if marriage isn’t hard enough to begin with! It’s as if a cloud of darkness has moved in, and it continues to block the light/Light. We know the sun/Son always brings about a change, a renewal of energy, hope, and joy.
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Upon those who lived in a land of gloom a light has shone. Isaiah 9:1
So while you can’t control the weather, you can spend unlimited time with the Son, the Light of the World. Darkness flees His presence. He wants to dispel your darkness and your doubts, helping you to purge all that blocks his healing peace, his gentle love, and the promise of new life. He wants to heal your marital wounds. But he wants YOU to be an active participant by accepting His love.
I, the LORD, am your healer. Exodus 15:26
Jesus loves you just the way you are and doesn’t ask that you change to believe in His love for you, but your belief in His love will change you. So spend more time with He who adores you!
So where is the Lord? He is present in all the tabernacles of the world. He is present where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name. He is present in His Word. He is present in the silence. The reality is, He never leaves our side, although in the distractions of life, we often wander away from His.
And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
Lord, help us to love you more. In loving you, we will be better equipped to love our spouse. We ask for guidance on maneuvering, adapting and managing all of the above-mentioned “side-effects” of COVID which add undue stress to our marriages. Help us to communicate with patience, kindness, and empathy, and may our love be as unwavering as yours is for us. Shower us with graces to preserve and strengthen the sanctity and unity of not only our marriages, but of those whom we love. May the mandate we steadfastly follow be that of your command,
Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. John 13:34
Peace, Love, and Joy,
Janet
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