Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Marriage is full of transitional moments. From the honeymoon to parenthood to the raising of children, all the way to the empty nest followed by the retirement phase and all the moments in between, offer unique joys and challenges. This week let’s spotlight the effect of children on a marriage.
Let me state the obvious. Children impact marriages, and test the health of a relationship! Away goes the selfish phase! (At least it should dissipate!) Both spouses have to adjust to a 3rd party vying for most of the attention. And that’s just with the first child! Each of you who are a parent has their own stories, but hopefully someone was praying for you as a couple during each transitional moment! Today and this week, WE are those warriors praying for other couples (maybe even oneself)!
Lord bless all parents who welcome children. Give parents the grace to align on their duties and their discipline. Through their mutual support, help them grow in intimacy and love.
Discipline your children, and they will bring you comfort, and give delight to your soul. Proverbs 29:17
Give them the strength and endurance to navigate the unknown by drawing closer to your Fatherly heart. May they be granted the wisdom to reach out to their Heavenly Mother for encouragement and prayer.
Many are the plans of the human heart, but it is the decision of the LORD that endures. Proverbs 19:21
When couples struggle and grow distant, give them the fortitude to love through the difficult times, knowing those too shall pass.
Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8
Finally Lord, strengthen the yoke of each couple we pray for, and each couple who prays. Jesus, we trust in You!
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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