Greeting Prayer Warriors,
There are many things that add stress to a marriage, and one of them is the discussion of finances. Perhaps there is discord on how the money should be spent, who is working for that money, how it is distributed, or in a recession, what should/can be cut out of the budget. Communication surrounding money can be highly charged and quite emotional. Discord can bloom like a weed in the desert…and Satan delights.
Ponder the impact of a recession on:
- The elderly living on social security income with a fixed budget
- The young adult couple trying to pay off their student debt, cover skyrocketing rent, and managing or hoping for a family
- The middle class couple who was just getting close to paying off debt
- Middle-aged couples who worked and saved their whole lives to dream of the golden years but now see their retirement funds shrinking
As the economy slowly worsens, Satan sees opportunities to drive a wedge between the spouses. We must remain faithful to He who is Love, who endures forever. Let’s pray to Him asking for the protection of marriages.
Lord, we turn to you as our one true Master, our Protector, our Counselor, and our Peace. You love us immeasurably and promise to give us what we need. Give us faith that never wavers when things get hard. Empower us to love, even when we are bitter. Teach us the power of personal sacrifice especially when offered up to you. When hard times become harder, be generous toward marriages and mightily protect them with your grace. May their bond never be broken. Amen.
If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Matthew 6:30-33
Jesus, we trust in You, to help couples to love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, til death do us part. Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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