Long before romance is tested, friendship is. These devotions are about liking your spouse, playing together, sharing the small details of a day, and staying companions through the seasons when feelings are low.
All marriage devotionsOther topics: Appreciation and Respect, Communication in Marriage, Conflict and Repair, Emotional Connection, Forgiveness and Letting Go, Growing Together Spiritually, Money and Financial Unity, Prayer in Marriage, Stress and Hard Seasons, Trust in Marriage.
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 15The pressure was coming from outside the marriage. Work had become demanding. Money felt tight. Family responsibilities were increasing, and both spouses were tired. Yet instead of naming the pressure, they began reacting to…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 13They found an old photograph and began talking about the early days of their relationship. They remembered the conversations that lasted for hours, the qualities they admired, and the small moments that made them…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 12They could remember when they were more playful. They teased each other kindly, tried new things, and sometimes acted silly simply because they felt free together. Then marriage became serious. There were responsibilities to…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 10They had become very efficient. One handled the finances. The other managed the appointments. They divided the household tasks, cared for the children, and kept life moving. They worked well together. But they had…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 6There was a time when they laughed easily. They had private jokes, playful conversations, and ordinary moments that became memorable simply because they enjoyed being together. Then life became heavier. Responsibilities increased. Conversations became…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 3One of the easiest assumptions to make in marriage is, “I already know my spouse.” We know their routines, favourite foods, familiar expressions, and the stories they have told many times. Because we have…
Becoming Best Friends in Marriage · Day 1A husband and wife can love each other deeply and still allow friendship to become buried beneath responsibilities. The conversations become about bills, children, work, appointments, and what needs to be done next. They…
Improving Communication · Day 9Conflict can make a husband and wife forget who they are to each other. In a calm moment, it is easy to say, “We are partners.” “We are one.” “We are building this life…
Praying with Love · Day 9They were married. They shared a home. They made decisions together. They handled responsibilities. They cared for the family. But somewhere along the way, they stopped feeling like friends. They talked about schedules. Bills….
Loving Your Spouse When You Feel Like Walking Away · Day 15Marriage was never meant to be a competition; it was designed to be a partnership. A couple once found themselves constantly arguing about who was doing more. Each felt:“I’m carrying the heavier load.” But…