#MarriagePrayers: James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. — James 1:5 ********** If there is one verse I pray more than any other, it’s this one. Rarely a day passes that I don’t beg God […]

#MarriagePrayers: Philippians 3:8

Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ. — Philippians 3:8 ********** After nearly 20 years together, you […]

#MarriagePrayers: John 16:33

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. — John 16:33 ********** Life is hard, y’all. For real. And even though I have never experienced any real persecution for […]

#MarriagePrayers: 1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.  — 1 Peter 4:19 ********** … entrust their souls to a faithful Creator … Honestly, I know very little about suffering while doing good {besides the shame of scrolling past and […]

#MarriagePrayers: Galatians 5:22-23

Before you read this post, you need to know this: I hated writing it today. Because Scott and I had an argument last night and this is one of those days when marriage is hard and I feel like the least qualified person in the world to encourage anyone else […]

#MarriagePrayers: Acts 28:2

The native people showed us unusual kindness, for they kindled a fire and welcomed us all, because it had begun to rain and was cold. — Acts 28:2 ********** Sandwiched in between two very bad experiences we find this mention of being shown unusual kindness. Just prior to this display, Paul […]