Marriage was never meant to survive without God at the center.
God must always be first—not because your spouse is unimportant, but because when God is first, everything else finds its proper place. Your spouse becomes second, not out of lack of love, but because God is the foundation that holds the marriage together.
Scripture:
“But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
— Matthew 6:33 (CJB)
When we stop putting God first, the world slowly starts pulling things apart. Stress, pride, complacency, distractions, unforgiveness, and lack of communication begin to creep in. A marriage without God at the center becomes vulnerable to the weight of this world.
But a godly marriage also requires effort.
Many couples become comfortable over time. Communication fades. Appreciation becomes assumed instead of expressed. We stop pursuing one another the way we once did. In many ways, we can even do this in our walk with God. He blesses us daily, carries us through life, protects us, provides for us… yet sometimes we forget to thank Him until things begin going wrong.
Marriage can become the same way if we are not careful.
Husbands, praise your wives. Encourage them. Thank them daily for who they are and all they carry. Love them the way Christ calls you to love.
Wives, do not underestimate the weight your husband carries in this harsh world. Men also need tenderness, encouragement, affection, respect, and reassurance. Physical intimacy is not merely about sex—it is often how a husband feels loved, desired, safe, and connected to his wife. Never let the world convince you that emotional and physical closeness are meaningless. God designed marriage to include both.
And husbands must do the same in return—making their wives feel cherished, beautiful, emotionally secure, and deeply loved.
A healthy marriage is built when both husband and wife continue making intentional effort every single day.
Speak life into each other.
Pray together.
Thank God together.
Fight for the relationship together.
Because your spouse is not someone to take for granted—they are a gift entrusted to you by God.
Keep God first.
Keep pursuing one another.
And never stop nurturing what God brought together.
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-Rev Carlos Figueroa
TheFreeBible.Org
