Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Life can sometimes seems like a constant battle. Sometimes marriage feels that way too when the synergy feels more like a push/pull or tug-of-war. The normal reaction is to try to solve, resolve, adjust, redirect, or even take control and make all the decisions. What doesn’t come as naturally is to put the conflict in God’s hands.
The LORD will fight for you; you have only to keep still. Exodus 14:14
Keeping still is a challenge. That involves patience, even perhaps long-suffering. We are used to working quickly through the here and now, making decisions of our own accord, not waiting an indefinite time for answers, even if waiting on God leads us down the heavenly path. Perhaps that’s worth contemplating. Ask our Heavenly Mother, who was the master of pondering during her time on earth, to help you.
And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Luke 2:19
Lord, we ask for the marital grace to be patient, to take time to ponder your will in the stillness of our hearts, and to put our needs into your hands. How often we glorify our own will, thinking we know all the answers and what is right for us. Yet, you love us more than we love ourselves. You created marriage for our happiness, entering into this covenant with us. Thank you for the blessings you bestow upon us. We humbly ask for the courage to be still and wait upon you when we struggle and hit an impasse.
Be still and know that I am God! Psalm 46:11
Lord, help us forget the past, live in the present, and trust that you’ve got our future!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
All things are possible with God, so let us give Him our trust! Pass it on!
