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)
The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the works of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light. (Romans 13:12)
Our time on earth is limited and that we should be living in a way that is pleasing to God. It also encourages us to put aside the things of the world and to instead put on the armor of light, which represents righteousness and holiness.
One way to put this verse into practice is to be mindful of our actions and the choices we make. Do they reflect the values and character of Jesus, or do they align with the ways of the world? By striving to live a life that is pleasing to God, we can bring honor and glory to him.
Another way to apply this verse is to seek out opportunities to share the love of Jesus with others. As we put on the armor of light, we can be a shining example of the love and grace of Jesus to those around us.
Overall, Romans 13:12 is a reminder to live our lives in a way that is pleasing to God. By putting aside the deeds of darkness and putting on the armor of light, we can bring honor and glory to him and be a shining example of his love to those around us.
Digging deeper
- The whole armor of God to stand against the devil – Put on God’s complete armor so that you can successfully resist all the devil’s methods of attack because the battle is the LORD’s
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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.