Crosswalk Couples Devotional

Your children live what they learn. If they feel their mothers and fathers are there for them and encouraging them to move forward in the faith, it increases the chances that they will want to do the same.

God is at the center of what defines a biblical marriage. We can go to him when we need grace, forgiveness, joy, or peace. He is the glue that holds this union together.

When you meet with people regularly, they get to know you, and you get to know them.

Sadly, the comparison game is something most of us have played at some point.

Marriage isn’t a solo act, it’s a duet.

Not being willing to submit is a matter of pride. I didn’t want to type that sentence, but it’s the definition of conceit.

Financial matters do not have to be a difficult topic unless we allow them to be. Start from the beginning with your spouse and ensure you both become comfortable talking about finances.

Glory wins in our homes and in our marriages, as we bow to the One who is holy.

Christ's humility was driven by an unparalleled love for all mankind. If this same sacrificial love and humility existed in our marriages, they would be unshakeable.

When we reflect on the actions of Jesus we have no excuse for withholding forgiveness from our spouse.

Words have great weight in our spouses’ lives. Use them graciously. Speak to your spouse with encouragement. Balance truth and correction with grace and encouragement.

Marriages never end overnight. There are always a series of events and decisions that lead to a broken relationship. You have to catch these little foxes early, so small problems do not become big catastrophic issues in your marriage.

There is, perhaps, nothing more constant than the day-to-day requirement of extending patience in marriage.

You have been brought together by God. Don’t underestimate the wonderful things He can bring to your marriage. He can help you start being intentional in your marriage and more communicative.

Please Lord, help me to know what to say to my spouse. I don’t want to go to bed angry because I know that will only cause more problems to arise. Equip me with the words to say and allow me to extend forgiveness to my spouse.