Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Did any of you enter marriage asking yourselves, “Is this where the Lord wants me to be? Is this my vocation? Perhaps some of you may have prayed about it, but either way, it is your vocation now! Don’t worry if you feel unequipped at times because the Lord doesn’t call the equipped but equips the called!
We are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them. Ephesians 2:10
We are created for good works. How might you live that in your marriage, especially on the rough days? Hint: Begin with prayer.
Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Ephesians 5:10
Keep your eyes on the Lord always. In pleasing him, you will please your spouse; by pleasing your spouse you will be pleasing Him.
Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me. John 12:26
The Lord never promised us an easy life. He beckons us to a holy life, in imitation of Christ. The crosses he gives us are the instruments of our sanctification. With new eyes, embrace your cross as it is a gift from God.
Lord, help us please you through our kind and loving actions toward our spouse. Help us to love, especially when it is uniquely challenging. May we embrace our crosses, as you use them to strengthen us in patience, endurance, charity, and humility. May we never neglect to pray for our spouses, being mindful that we may be the cross you have given them! Lord, shower your grace upon us and bless us abundantly. Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Love, it’s never meant to be kept, but passed along. Pass it on!
