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, Vision and Goals.
Growing Together, Not Apart · Day 19They enjoyed talking about the trips they had taken years ago. There were favourite photographs, familiar stories, and places they hoped to visit again. But whenever they spoke about doing something enjoyable now, the…
Growing Together, Not Apart · Day 13They listened to the same short talk on the way home. He was interested in the speaker’s practical suggestions. She was thinking about a story that reminded her of someone they knew. At first,…
Growing Together, Not Apart · Day 11He planned the kind of evening she had loved when they first married. There would be music, a late meal, and time away from the house. He wanted her to feel pursued again. She…
Growing Together, Not Apart · Day 5They decided to try a recipe neither had made before. One wanted to read every instruction first. The other was ready to begin and work out the details along the way. Before the meal…
Growing Together, Not Apart · Day 4They were no longer arguing as often. The house ran smoothly, responsibilities were handled, and most evenings followed a familiar routine. When someone asked about their marriage, they said they were fine. Then one…
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…