![]() I ask for Your hand to be present in areas that can cause great conflict-from major things like finances to smaller items, that can be just as destructive, like who takes out the trash. And when they’ve exhausted their capacity to work it out together, bring the right people on their path who can help them. Give them wisdom to work out solutions together-to talk but also to listen to each other. Give _ and _ the ability to hold their tongues when they feel like accusing each other. Whatever problems they face that cause conflict, encourage them to work as a team rather than against each other. Help _ and _to appreciate each other’s strengths and be patient with each other’s weaknesses. So often in conflict we think the other person is wrong, or we want to change the other person. Teach them to let go of unnecessary and senseless battles. Give them the wisdom to deal with disagreements effectively when needed. Show _ and _ that unresolved conflict is destructive, not constructive. They can learn to deal with conflict in a way that is good and relationship-building. Help _ and _ to realize that even if conflict is inevitable in their relationship, it does not have to be bad. You are a God of peace and exhort us to live in harmony with each other ( Romans 12:16). Yet, when there is disagreement and a fight with the person you love and who loves you back, this can be devastating and painful. Marriage is a relationship and, as in all relationships, conflict is inevitable. Photo credit: Unsplash/Jonathan J Castellon ![]() ![]() Help them to be kind, loving, and affirming of each other throughout their marriage. Lead _ and _ into having better communication and less miscommunication. Give them the wisdom to let go of unrealistic expectations. When issues are not talked about, give them the capacity to open up and talk freely to resolve problems. Where arguments may be had easily, teach them to wait before they speak and give them ears to listen to each other. They will not always get it right, so help them realize that gracious words can heal wounds. Give _ and _ the wisdom to speak to each other with words that heal. Though they may have different styles of communication-perhaps learned from their own families or the environments they grew up in-help them to work through their differences and develop a method of communication that works well for them.Īs Scripture tells us, words have the power to destroy or build up ( Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 12:18). Give them the wisdom to learn the necessary skills to speak kindly, to listen effectively, and convey clearly their thoughts, feelings, ideas, and intentions. I pray that_ and _ will, from the beginning of their marriage, learn how to communicate well with each other. Being able to communicate well brings richness and gives strength to a marriage relationship. ![]() Good communication is key in any relationship, but in the long-term commitment of marriage, it is crucial. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/MangoStarStudio If one, or both, have come from broken homes, encourage them to start a new cycle of healthy marriage. Urge _ and _ to see the stability a long-term marriage brings to their lives, to children, to their extended family, friends, community, and the church. Help them to stay strong and devoted to each other. Help_ and _ not to think of each other as expendable-to not give up because something or someone better comes along. We discard what we have to get something better. In our world, we can have what we want whenever we want it. The promise they have made to each other is “until death do us part.” I pray it will be this way. As they move beyond the joy of their wedding ceremony, help them to settle into a deep understanding of the value and purpose of marriage for the long-term. I pray for _ and _ who have just taken the important step of committing to each other in their marriage relationship. Even though you never fail in your faithfulness to us, we often fall flat in our commitment to you and to each other. You are a God who makes covenants of commitment with human beings. Now is the time to pray for a newly-married couple to build a strong foundation of devotion to each other. There is much in life that can tear a couple apart. Marriage is a long-term commitment and staying wholeheartedly dedicated to each other takes persistence.
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