Letting God In...

God can be a wonderful resource to your marriage and save it from common marital pitfalls. Here are five ways He can help.

"Gives warnings and insight to areas of concern."

Being sensitive to The Lord in your marriage will give you spiritual insight to danger zones or landmines. God will also give you insight to your spouse’s needs and how to respond to one another during conflict.

"Talk to your spouse in a way that you can’t."

When you can’t get through to each other or when you’ve reached a point of communication breakdown, God can mediate by speaking to the heart in a way that neither of you will  be able to. Sometimes you have to yield and let His wisdom, holiness and love speak on your behalf.

"Soften the heart when pride is gripping the relationship."

Pride is the number one deadlock to a healthy relationship. If pride gets in the way, it’s hard to see beyond the selfishness of “I want what I want when I want it.” It takes The Lord’s power through humility to loosen the grip and bring about gentleness with mutual understanding.

"Bring order and peace to your home."

Mutual submission is God’s program for home order. Marriages that learn to bring the atmosphere of Heaven into their home by practicing the fruits of the Spirit will enjoy the blessing of Kingdom governance.

"Bring about the miraculous through agreement."

There is so much power in agreement. Jesus said, “Where two or more are gathered in my name there will I be also.” When both husband and wife are on the same page, especially in prayer, it can cause ‘forced multiplier’ type results. If one can put one thousand to flight but two can put 10 thousand to flight….that is certainly math that works in your favor. Get on the same page in the spirit and watch what God will do.