How Can We Trust God in the Mundane Days of Marriage? - PLUS Marriage Devotional
How Can We Trust God in the Mundane Days of Marriage?
By: Jennifer Waddle
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)
Something needs to change. I often feel this way when discontentment rises in my soul. When the days start to feel mundane and there's nothing exciting to look forward to, my thoughts usually turn to grumblings. But every time this happens, the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit reminds me of the countless blessings surrounding my life, and the bright, beautiful future that awaits.
In marriage, the mundane days cause us to doubt, worry, and wonder if there will ever be a spark of excitement again. What happened to the early days of handholding, giggling under the covers, and being perfectly content in each other's presence? When did serving my spouse start to feel like drudgery?
Galatians 6:9 says, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Doing good can mean many things, but in marriage, it involves trusting God to produce a fruitful marriage through steadfast commitment.
Trust God to Reignite Passion
Passion and romance tend to fade the longer we're married, but it doesn't have to. Many couples feel pressure to keep the fire lit, but what about seeking God's help? Pray for more desire, intimacy, and "want to." Ask the Lord to reignite the passion you once shared. Trust Him to draw you closer than ever and turn the mundane into magical moments.
Trust God to Rekindle Joy
Joy in marriage is essential to enduring mundane seasons, and it begins with the joy of the Lord. Psalm 16:11 says, "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." This speaks of a deep, inner joy that supersedes temporal happiness. And from this place of joy, we can trust God to rekindle our marriages with bright hope for the future. We don't have to settle for a ho-hum relationship; we can truly enjoy one another with God's help.
Trust God to Renew Commitment
I've often heard of couples renewing their vows after 25 or 30 years of marriage. It's a beautiful practice, and I imagine marriages are strengthened by these intimate ceremonies.
Commitment is everything in marriage and is especially important through dry seasons. God knows how vulnerable we are to the winds of change and uncertainty, but He also knows the sustaining power of roots that go deep to weather every storm.
The Psalmist said it best in Psalm 1:3: "That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers." The person he's talking about is the one who "delights in the law of the Lord,
and who meditates on his law, day and night." (Vs. 2) Trust God to renew your commitment by delighting in the promises of His word.
If you feel like something needs to change in your marriage, confess it to God and ask for His guidance. Often, He'll remind you of blessings long forgotten, rekindling the joy you once had.
Let's Pray:
Heavenly Father, the days of marriage have become so ordinary that I often feel the sway of discontentment pulling me in different directions. Please draw me back to the passion, joy, and commitment I once had! As I delight in Your word, remind me of the wonderful blessings You've provided. My spouse is a precious gift, and I look forward to many more years of doing life together. I trust You, Lord. Through every dry season, I trust You to eventually lead us to a beautiful oasis. In Jesus' name, amen.
Application: Meditate on key Scriptures to deepen your roots through mundane seasons. Here are a couple of passages to ponder: Colossians 2:6-7 and Ephesians 3:14-19.
Challenge: Make a list of 10 small ways to rekindle romance in your marriage. Cut your list into strips and draw one idea from a jar every evening.
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