Day One: Introduction

“For the weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.”— 2 Corinthians 10:4 (NIV)

Growing up, I thought Christianity was all about going to church, serving God, and striving to be perfect. Whenever I fell short, I felt constant condemnation; always trying to earn God's approval. I didn’t fully understand that I am a temple of the Holy Spirit, and that God desires to dwell within me.

I know I’m not alone. A minister in our ministry once shared something that struck me deeply. She had been married for nearly 30 years, yet before joining us, she had never heard of hosting God’s presence in a marriage. Imagine that! It opened my eyes to how rarely this truth is taught, even though it’s absolutely crucial.

My journey into marriage counseling was where God began to reveal this to me. There was a season in my marriage marked by spiritual warfare and intense challenges. Desperate for answers, I cried out—and the Lord responded by drawing me into a journey I didn’t expect. It was a season of deep, life-changing discipleship with Him. This started after attending a Bible school that opened my eyes to the kingdom agenda and how believers are meant to influence every sphere of life in partnership with God—including marriage.

During this season, God began to strip away layers of fear, pain, and shame from my life. He didn’t just comfort me; He equipped me. I learned how to walk with Him in practical ways, apply wisdom in my marriage, produce the fruit of the Spirit, and use my spiritual authority. Scripture reminds us that our battles aren’t merely physical—“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world” (2 Corinthians 10:4, NIV). Our solutions must go deeper than human strategies.

This process required me to spend extended time in God’s presence—reading the Word daily, journaling, worshiping, and fasting. But it didn’t feel forced. I fell in love with those moments. I tasted and saw that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8).

Nearly a year later, after walking through a season of inner transformation, the Lord nudged me: Take this message to the world. And here we are.

Now, I’m inviting you into this journey. This devotional will guide you on how to intentionally host God’s presence in your life and marriage—so real transformation can begin. When your heart is renewed, your marriage cannot stay the same.

Reflection Scriptures:

• Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

• Isaiah 60:1 (NIV)

•2 Corinthians 10:3–5