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)
Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; (Psalms 1:1)
I am always amazed that the world’s greated collection of wisdom, poetry, worship, and praise starts with this admonition and direction.
This verse highlights the importance of surrounding ourselves with godly influences and avoiding those that might lead us astray. It’s easy to get caught up in the ways of the world and to follow the crowd, but this verse reminds us that true blessing comes from following God’s ways and avoiding the company of those who mock and reject Him.
Next steps
One way to live out this verse is by being intentional about the people we allow into our lives. This doesn’t mean we should isolate ourselves from those who don’t believe in God, but it does mean we should be mindful of the influence they have on us. We should seek out relationships with people who encourage us in our faith and help us to grow closer to God.
Another way to live out this verse is by being careful about the media and entertainment we consume. We should be mindful of the messages and values that are being promoted and seek out content that aligns with God’s Word and His ways.
And finally, we need to remember that the world is going to grow worse and worse as the end times approach. But God and His word will never change. (Hebrews 1:12; 13:8) Therefore, we need to keep focusing on the end game.
Brothers and sisters, I do not regard myself as having taken hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13-14 NASB
Thoughts to ponder
As you strive to live out this verse in your own life, remember that it takes effort and intentionality. But the rewards of following God’s ways and surrounding ourselves with godly influences are well worth it. May God bless you as you seek to honor Him in all aspects of your life.
Digging deeper
8 Dangerous Things for Christians to Avoid – Christians need to avoid these things to love one another in a way that is pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ.
20 Things Godly Christians Do Every Day &ndsah; Christians should do these 20 things every day to get right with God and be godly with each other, which fulfills the law and the prophets
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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 & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Emerson Eggerichs – Cracking the communication code between husband and wife involves understanding one thing: that unconditional respect is as powerful for him as unconditional love is for her. It’s the secret to marriage that every couple seeks, and yet few couples ever find. While both men and women deserve both love and respect, in the midst of conflict the driving need for a woman is love and the driving need for a man is respect. When either of these needs isn’t met, things get crazy. Taking God’s biblical practice of marriage and applying it with practical techniques, Emerson Eggerichs shows how mutual Love and Respect can balance a marriage and encourage a successful relationship.
- 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.