Devotion for Today

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Sanctity of Marriage

July 25, 2013

How I need your help, especially in my own home . . .
–Psalm 101:2 (TLB)

In the marriage ceremony, after the vows are said, the minister solemnly and reverently remarks, “What God hath joined together let no man put asunder.” Is not God the third part in a marriage? Should He not be taken into account in the marriage, and in the home that emerges from that marriage? If God joins the couple together at the outset, should not His presence be recognized in the home continually? Many homes are on the rocks today because God has been left out of the domestic picture.

With the clash of personalities in a domestic pattern, there must be an integrating force, and the living God is that Force! Many couples think that if they have a better home, get a better job, or live in a different neighborhood, their domestic life will be happier. No! The secret of domestic happiness is to let God, the party of the third part in the marriage contract, have His rightful place in the home. Make peace with Him, and then you can be a real peacemaker in the home.

Prayer for the day

In my relationships with those I love, help me to be a peacemaker, Lord. May I always look to You, the Prince of Peace.

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17 Comments

Sue says 7.27.2012, 11:29 a.m.

My husband told me that he doesn't want to be married, after almost 22 years of marriage and six children, five are still in the home. He says that he is a businessman and that I get in his way and he can not do both, so he will be a businessman.

Laura says 7.25.2012, 9:07 p.m.

Struggling that my husband has left me for the 5th time in 6yrs. He is not able to communicate when he gets upset so he walks out the door. Does GOD want me to be left over and over again? I am so confused and am seeking only HIS truth. Please pray.

Biola says 7.25.2012, 2:47 p.m.

Although i am nt married bt wat i read 2 day is a anoda form of preparation towards my own style of Home building with God. Halleluyah

Judy B. says 7.25.2012, 11:17 a.m.

Mali: I am praying That your Father's CT scan will be clear and that there is no cancer in his body. Please keep us updated.

Adeline says 7.25.2012, 10:27 a.m.

When I was out in the world I cared nothing about my relationships with men...they all abused drugs and alcohol...this time I want God to choose my future husband...

Cheryl says 7.25.2012, 10:18 a.m.

My husband and I were married 31 years ago today. How fitting is this devotional today. We have certainly strayed from time to time but God in his mercy welcomes us back. Praise the Lord!

Dave says 7.25.2012, 09:15 a.m.

God is always the answer to our problems. My wife and I did not always include God in our marriage in our younger immature years, but we do now. Yesterday we celebrated our 30th anniversary and our marriage is stronger now because of Him. Praise God!

Gerry says 7.25.2012, 08:46 a.m.

I looked back at my comments I made last year on this forum and I remain deeply grateful to my Heavenly Father. He has richly blessing me with a Godly wife, special daughter and son in-law and 2 beautiful grand daughters. Thank-you Lord

Joe says 7.25.2012, 08:35 a.m.

Amen.

Mali says 7.25.2012, 01:34 a.m.

My dad was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer last June. He will have a CT Scan tomorrow, July 25th. Please pray that this scan wll return clear. That this scan shows God's total healing in the mighty name of Jesus.Thank you.

Emmanuelle says 7.25.2011, 2:57 p.m.

The Rule of Triangle: God is at the top, man and woman are on the two edges and you both meet at the top and God is center of your marriage. The best marriage ever is God to be the center of your life, pray together and read the word alone and together. Lastly, forgive and prepare yourself to forgive. Bless one another....speak positive about your marriage, speak the word regardless how it looks like it will be as you speak and confess. God bless you all.

Geisa Brocklehurst says 7.25.2011, 12:21 a.m.

God gave a man the free will to choose and when you choose someone to spend the rest of life with there is no turning back it is a commitment for life and you have to make the most of it. Unfortunately more marriages end in divorce than those that succeed and sadly a large number of people professing Faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior of their lives but clearly not the center focus of their family.There is not a possibility for a true believer to get divorce...why? because it is not what God intended in first place.We are victorious in Jesus how come not in your marriage?So we need to focus in bring the Lord as our anchor in good times and bad times....!

mick says 7.25.2011, 11:23 a.m.

wonderful testimonial Gerry!

D says 7.25.2011, 10:58 a.m.

I believe in the power of prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ. Please pray for J and M today that they will allow God to have His rightful place in their marriage so that they will have a peaceful home.

Dennis says 7.25.2011, 09:11 a.m.

Living together is not the answer, our pastor told us that 70% of these relationships ultimately fail.

Gerry says 7.25.2011, 07:24 a.m.

Sadly , more marriages end in divorce than those that succeed. This includes a large number of people professing faith in Christ as well. I have been wonderfully blessed with a lovely God fearing wife and daughter. It has been 38 happily married years. We have mutual respect for each other and are fully aware that God is the center focus of our family. He is and will be our anchor in the good times and bad. There is no way I could possibly thank him enough.

Rich says 7.25.2011, 07:07 a.m.

Lord be with me today.