This season finds me in deep reflection over the past year and the first stirring from God to begin a Marriage Series. It began with a sincere desire to take a more proactive and impactful approach to my prayer life. Then, seemingly by accident—but I know better than to believe in coincidences—I came across a 365-day devotional for marriage. As I read the first few entries, I felt God’s hand guiding me. He knew I needed to find this.

I’ve always been someone who learns through reading, writing, and reflection. I love to immerse myself in His Word and let the lessons He imparts flow through me. Writing has become a way to process and share those lessons when He prompts me to do so. This Marriage Series began on another platform, but due to unforeseen challenges, I lost access to it. Even in that loss, I trust God’s plan. I’ve brought the series here, praying it reaches hearts and fulfills His purpose. If even one person is touched or helped through these words, I know the Lord is using me.

Let me be transparent—I feel like the least qualified person to speak on marriage. My journey has been marked with more failures than successes. But through those experiences, God has reshaped my heart and taught me lessons I could only learn by walking with Him. The wisdom I hold now is far different from the beliefs I clung to in my youth. When we walk with God, our desires shift to align with His perfect design. Our hearts transform, and we begin to see marriage as a reflection of His love and purpose.

Marriage, when rooted in God, is about being equally yoked—sharing values, aligning hearts with Him, and trusting His divine orchestration. The Bible says it this way: “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.” (2 Corinthians 6:14). It’s a lesson in trust, surrender, and faith. Without putting God first, our human nature can mislead us. We can become self-centered, fall for the enemy’s lies, or find ourselves drawn into things that, over time, distract us and pull us away from our spouse.

Honesty and transparency between spouses create a marriage grounded in truth, fostering safety and security. It reassures each person that their hearts and thoughts are devoted to one another and to God. So many marriages fail because one or both spouses fall into the deceitful lies the enemy whispers, convincing them that sin is acceptable. Matthew 5:8 reminds us: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Divorce is one of the great tragedies of our broken world, but God is the great Restorer. He heals what we believe to be beyond repair. I’ve seen the pain caused by infidelity, dishonesty, financial struggles, and a lack of communication. Yet, God reminds us that He can breathe life into the dry bones of any situation if we let Him lead. A marriage grounded in Him requires daily commitment, prayer, humility, and grace.

In my own journey, I struggled to understand what it meant to be a biblical wife. I would cry out to God, asking, “Am I doing enough? Can I pray more, serve more, or be more humble?” Over time, I learned it’s not about striving in my strength; it’s about surrendering to His. Both spouses must commit to putting God first and inviting Him to lead.

This past year, God impressed upon me the importance of praying for my husband—even when I didn’t fully understand why. There are burdens and struggles we may never see, but God knows them all. Psalm 139:2 says, “You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You discern my thoughts from afar.” This verse reminds me that God sees the unspoken and hidden parts of our hearts. Nothing is beyond His knowledge or care.

As we step into this new year, I am reminded of the fresh opportunity God gives us each day to trust Him more deeply. My prayer for this year is to place my marriage, my husband, and our blended family fully into His hands. I want to continually praise Him for His blessings and lean into His will for our lives.

Each year, I write a prayer for our family, asking God to guide us. This year, I’ve also embraced the practice of anchoring our focus on a word from Scripture. It serves as a daily reminder of His work in us and His promises for the future. Philippians 1:6 reassures us: “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

As we walk through these next 365 days, may we keep God at the center of our lives and marriages. Let us trust His plan, even when we don’t fully understand it. And may we never forget that He is faithful to complete the good work He began in us.

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