Faith in Action
It’s easy to get lost in daily frustrations like bills, miscommunications, and unmet expectations. During the holiday season, busyness and financial stressors can add to your normal, everyday toll. Like Christmas, love is not about receiving, but giving, especially giving what God created as essential gifts to a relationship. This includes things like kindness, patience, mercy, and love.
So, as shared in my previous blogs, the early part of our marriage was difficult to navigate. This was a surprise since we were close friends long before anything romantic happened between us. We made the decision to approach marriage God's way. We discovered that when we prayed together, even short prayers, our disagreements softened and our relationship was strengthened. Our focus shifted from all our frustration to our shared faith. We found that faith helped us zoom out to realize what truly matters, two imperfect people learning to love like Christ.
According to a 2023 Barna study, couples who pray together at least once a week report higher marital satisfaction and emotional intimacy than those who do not. Faith fuels connection. If you and your spouse haven’t prayed together recently, start small. Hold hands. Thank God for one another. Watch how God begins to work through your obedience.
When we prayed together as a couple, something sacred happened. Walls begin to fall. Hearts softened. Unity grew. Even when words fail, God understood our tears and the sighs too deep for speech. As a result, we're still here, committed to share our stories to champion christian marriages.
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12
Practical Tip: Pray with your spouse at least once a day, even if it’s brief. Leading up to Christmas, have daily gratitude prayers. Together, thank God for one specific blessing in your marriage Gratitude re-centers your heart in faith, not frustration.
