Day 1: Strengthening Our Connection
Scripture:
9) Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. 10) If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 11) Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? 12) Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (NIV)
Reflection:
Connection doesn’t disappear overnight but fades daily when the relationship is neglected. Today is about turning toward each other again. Choosing closeness. Choosing “connection.”
Prayer:
God, help us slow down and truly see one another again. Next to You, make our relationship our greatest priority. We choose each other and are committed to our Covenant. Please, strengthen our bond and remind us how to connect and chose each other everyday. Amen.
Intentional Action:
Spend at least 10 uninterrupted minutes talking without phones or other distractions.
A 7-Day Prayer Challenge for Couples: Choosing Intention Over Autopilot
I know from experience how easy it is to put my marriage on autopilot, especially when you are juggling multiple balls in the air. Truth is, it is easy for marriage to slip into routine. Not because love is gone but because life gets busy and full of competing demands on your time. Responsibilities pile up. Stress sneaks in. Conversations become functional (or not at all) instead of meaningful. And before we know it, we’re no longer sharing our life but just coexisting. Living in the same space but missing connection.
That’s why we began this year with a blog about intention. Join me as we make our relationships our priorities. Choose intention over autopilot.
At Covenant Strong, we believe prayer is one of the most powerful ways couples can realign their hearts, restore connection, and invite God back into the center of their marriage; daily, intentionally, and together.