Marriage

The late Christian educator and seminary professor, Dr. Howard Hendricks, said a common reaction to the idea of praying together as a couple is, “Oh, no! Has it come to that?!” After making that observation, he contended that we would be wise to regard prayer as our first resource rather than our last resort. What a privilege it is when husbands and wives can approach the Lord together to pray for their various needs as well as the needs of others. 

The Value of Praying Together: A 3-Day Marriage Plan

Ever been in a place where you’ve been confused about what God’s will is in a specific situation?

This 3-day plan explores how we can find out His will - both, His general will, and His specific will for our lives.

Understanding God's Will

Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting yet stressful seasons of life. With a mountain of items on your to-do list, it can be challenging to prioritize preparing for your marriage! In this seven-day plan, we’ll discover some foundational truths found in scripture that will equip you for the commitment you’re preparing to make while also helping you battle the overwhelm often associated with the wedding planning process.

Planning a Wedding on Purpose

A praying wife is essential for fostering spiritual intimacy and strengthening the marital bond. Prayer enables communication with God, allowing wives to seek guidance, support their husbands spiritually, and intercede for their families. This practice enhances personal faith and creates an atmosphere of love, peace, and understanding at home. A wife’s prayers can positively influence her husband’s decisions, encouraging his growth in faith and commitment to the relationship. Ultimately, this leads to a deeper connection with God and each other, reinforcing their marriage’s foundation.

Interceding for Your Family: The Heart of a Praying Wife

Whether you and your spouse are newlyweds, a seasoned couple, or a couple in crisis, these five devotionals will help you laugh, learn, and grow in your relationship with God and with each other.

Greater Joy TWOgether

Over the next week, I would love to introduce you to the most inspiring person I have ever known. My wife, Laurel, is amazing - kind, joyful, funny, and loving. Laurel is also someone who faces challenges every day. I invite you to hear about what it means to walk by faith, not by sight, through Laurel’s story.

Lessons From Laurel

For all husbands out there, this devotional provides a guide for prayer and meditation especially for your wife. Using the words that Mark and Jill Savage have written, talk to God about your wife and open your heart to the ways that your marriage can grow. For a free Marriage Crash Course, visit markandjill.org.

Prayers for My Wife

In the ebb and flow of marriage, it's easy for our perception of our spouse to change, which can lead to misunderstandings, conflict and resentment. We are bombarded by negative messages about marriage by a world and an enemy that hates marriage. We can fight those lies by consciously and prayerfully reframing our perspective. Learn how to have a better perspective – and a better marriage, with this plan. 

Build a Better Marriage by Building a Biblical Perspective

Are you engaged or newly married? Congrats! Learn how to prepare for marriage in this premarital devotional for engaged couples. 

Unmet expectations are a common cause of conflict in marriage. This Bible plan will teach you how to communicate your expectations of marriage in five key areas.

This plan is ideal for engaged couples to read together and includes discussion questions and prayers to discuss during the engagement season.