Greetings Prayer Warriors,
While we understand the purpose of Christ’s dying on the cross for our salvation, for some reason understanding our own crosses isn’t so easy. Who likes to suffer?? We love the blessings and consolations, but crosses and desolations we grumble about, complaining to God about our heavy burdens, especially our marital ones. Must we really suffer? He reminds us of His invitation to surrender to His will.
For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the gospel will save it. Mark 8:35
The whispers of the "Father of Lies" are much more appealing. “You deserve to be happy, don’t you? You deserve better!” “Imagine how wonderful your life will be if you divorce and move on!” “Have that affair! You deserve to be loved!” “You shouldn’t have to suffer, endure, nor persevere!” “Follow me and I will give you the life you dream of!”
“All these I shall give to you, if you will prostrate yourself and worship me.” Matthew 4:9
Everyone is in a different situation. Some have good marriages with occasional bumps. Some have roller-coaster marriages. Others have marriages that rarely see the mountaintop. All are vulnerable to The Tempter. The good news is, that even if you have fallen, repent and return to the Lord, and He will heal you.
For my soul has been freed from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I shall walk before the LORD in the land of the living.
Psalms 116:8-9
Lord, we come before you in humble prayer, asking for an outpouring of grace upon marriages. Bless those who are dedicated to their marriage, those trying their hardest to stay committed, and those losing their foothold and desperately trying to hold on. We also pray for those who have given up, lost hope, and are hurting immensely. We believe all things are possible with your grace, so with expectant faith, we ask for the healing and renewal of marriages. The world (and its evil forces) needs to witness the power of your love within marriages, especially since it seeks to destroy them. We trust in your merciful love. Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, heal and save all marriages! Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Pray for the healing of marriages and pass it on!
