These daily marriage devotionals are compiled from verses that we have shared with Christian couples in many counseling sessions over many years. Please read one per day and meditate on how it applies to your marriage. (Note: if you are not certain you are a Christian, please read The Sinner’s Prayer)
For I desire … that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love (Colossians 2:1-2)
For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; that their hearts may be comforted, they being knit together in love, and gaining all riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may know the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ, in whom all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden. Now I say this that no one may delude you with persuasiveness of speech. For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
The Greek word used for “knit together” in this verse is “sunarmologeo,” which means “to knit together, to join together, to weld.” This word emphasizes the idea of joining together and creating a cohesive unit.
The Greek word for “love” in this verse is “agape,” which refers to the unconditional love of God and is the highest form of love. This word highlights the idea of selfless, sacrificial love, and emphasizes the importance of loving others as Christ loves us.
In marriage, being knit together by love means that we are united in our love for God and for each other. It means that we put the needs of our spouse above our own and that we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of our marriage.
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. (Ephesians 5:25 NIV
This verse reminds us that true love is sacrificial. It is about putting the needs of our spouse above our own and being willing to give of ourselves for the sake of our marriage.
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. (1 John 4:7-8 NIV
This verse reminds us that love is the very nature of God, and that when we love others, we are reflecting the love of God in our lives. It also reminds us that if we don’t love we don’t know God.
Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35 NIV
This verse reminds us that love is not optional in our lives as Christians. Jesus commands us to love one another, and when we do, it is a reflection of our relationship with him.
In conclusion, being knit together by love in marriage means that we are united in our love for God and for each other. It means putting the needs of our spouse above our own and being willing to sacrifice for the sake of our marriage. Love is the foundation of any strong and healthy marriage, let’s strive to love as Christ loved us and watch how it will bring unity to our marriage.
Digging deeper
- Knit together in love – A grove of Live Oaks is stronger when deep roots are intertwined with neighboring trees. Christians are stronger when knit together in love.
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If you miss one, two, or many days, don’t worry about it and don’t try to catch up. Just start where you are and keep going. We have found the Holy Spirit can prompt you to return to just the passage you need for today.
This is an ongoing labor of love because these marriage devotionals will never be finished, but we have to start somewhere, so we will update often. We appreciate your support and prayers because this is a work of God not us. And please forgive us because we have never found a verse that doesn’t apply to marriage somehow.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. (Proverbs 30:5)
Going beyond marriage devotionals
- Leave and cleave – God gave husbands instruction to leave and cleave because they need to break ties with their birth-families to forge their marriages
- The perspective of a successful marriage – If this perspective can lead to an incredible Olympic victory, imagine what it can do for your marriage. It’s almost a miracle!
- Biblical relationship checkup – This Biblical relationship checkup helps couples find where they are on God’s map of a successful marriage and find direction for improvement
- Help for hurting marriages – When I am weak, then I am strong. Help for hurting marriages is found in the wisdom of these Bible scriptures. Apply them as often as needed.
- Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide to a Strong and Lasting Marriage by Rob Green – Field-tested and recommended by multiple counselors in a thriving counseling practice, Tying the Knot has already guided many couples into a stronger and more joyful union. Let this nine-week pre-marriage study reorient your life and marriage around Christ, so you both will experience all the blessings of marriage as God designed it.
- Love Life for Every Married Couple: How to Fall in Love, Stay in Love, Rekindle Your Love by Ed Wheat – This is a favorite classic book because it has stood the test of time. Physician Ed Wheat has helped thousands of couples improve their love lives and build happier marriages. In Love Life for Every Married Couple, he’ll help you improve your marriage through sharing, touching, appreciating, and focusing healing attention on your mate.