Greetings Prayer Warriors,
After the glow of new love dissipates and the fireworks fade, a mature love may appear, one that consists of more acts of love and fewer feelings. There also may come a phase where one spends so much time dwelling on the faults of their spouse (which is easy), that they neglect to look at their own (which is much more difficult).
You hypocrite, remove the wooden beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter from your brother’s eye. Matthew 7:5
While a self examination of conscience is always good, may I propose that perhaps rather than voicing or concentrating on one another’s imperfections, that we spend more time contemplating the Lord’s perfection? He is the ultimate example of virtue. What can we learn from His humility, kindness, patience, love, and understanding? How might we apply that to our marriage?
For Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, “The insults of those who insult you fall upon me.” For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 15:3-6
When you feel like grumbling and complaining, praise God instead! Negativity cannot coexist with praise!
Lord, continue to bless our marriages, for without the grace you grant us, where would we be? For I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want. Romans 7:19 Continue to infuse us with your grace, and may our guardian angels in conjunction with the scriptures, continue to guide us in the virtues, so that we may grow in the perfect imitation of you. Look upon us with your compassionate love, and in your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen.
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
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