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Good morning

Scripture reading: Ephesians 5:22-33

Worship song: Love Moved First

 


Meditation:

    Marriage is a God-ordained, lifelong union in which a man and a woman become one, forming a new, permanent family unit that should not be broken. It is viewed as a solemn covenant, a sacred agreement with enduring promises that should be honored by all who commit to it. Still, unfortunately, not all marriages withstand the challenges they encounter. Marriage can mean many different things to the world, but holy matrimony is a sacred covenant ordained by God, designed for family and love. 

    A lasting marriage, as described, is centered on shared spiritual values and a mutual commitment to honoring God, where partners pray together, communicate wisely, and align their union with God's will. Key principles emphasize placing God first, with the husband called to love his wife sacrificially as Christ loved the church. Similarly, wives are instructed to respect their husbands as they would respect the Lord, seeing their husband as Christ's representative in the home. A man who cherishes his wife cherishes himself and obtains favor from the Lord. The foundation of a strong marriage is a shared spiritual journey and mutual respect guided by divine principles.

Let us pray:

    Sovereign God, we acknowledge that marriages are a solemn covenant ordained by you to unite a man and a woman to become one flesh. Almighty God, we entrust all marriages between a man and a woman into Your care, lifting up in prayer those who are currently facing challenges. Lord, we pray for the preservation of marriages and for Your guidance to overcome challenges that threaten their unity. We pray, O God, that the fire that once kindled in these marriages will again begin to burn. We pray, Almighty God, that clear communication, mutual respect, deep understanding, and love will flourish in marriages. We pray, O God, for broken relationships to be mended by your grace. Father, many of us have dishonored our sacred vow and have succumbed to the difficult challenges we encountered. Father, please forgive us for our ignorance. In your wrath, please show us mercy through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. 

Wishing you a peaceful day. ✌💞🙏

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM

    Show me your way, that i may walk with you, all of my heart is to love you more, to feel the warmth of your touch, show me your way. If each party does not love the Lord equally, there is going to be lapse. It is ever a work in progress. With God all things are possible. 🙏🙏

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