5 Bible Verses For Disconnected Couples
Over the years, times of deep connection in my marriage have ebbed and flowed. I wish I could say that Guy and I were perpetually happy; a united front no matter what life threw at us. Unfortunately, there were many seasons where we were not in sync with each other. We describe the details of these ups and downs — the varying seasons that we believe many couples experience — in the pages of our new book on marriage, Marriage Triggers: Exchanging Spouses’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses..
When Guy and I were at odds with one another, the hardest part for me was the discouragement that threatened my spirits. I longed for God to give me hope and healing. And to bring my husband and I back into a heartfelt relationship.
“Surely,” I reasoned, “God wants us to live life to the fullest in our relationship as husband and wife.”
I knew God wanted our marriage to be strong! Perhaps, like us, you and your spouse have felt the warmth of your love for one another wax and wane. One of the most important things we do when we begin to grow distant or triggered toward conflict, anger, or frustration, is to meditate on a handful of Bible verses. This practice allows us to shift our focus back on the most important thing: our spiritual refinement and growth both as individuals and as a couple. Don’t wait for circumstances—or your spouse—to change.
Be the vessel God uses to bring the connection back into your lives as a couple!
Here are five Scripture passages to tuck into your heart when you feel disconnected in your marriage:
“We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up.” (Romans 15:1-2, NIV)
“Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.” (2 Timothy 2:22-23, NIV)
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” (Proverbs 10:12, NIV)
“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (1 John 4:11, NIV)
“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.” (1 Peter 2:1-3, NIV)
If you feel like you are going through the motions, there is hope! If God can bring Guy and me through our own hard times, He can do so in your marriage too!
Can you relate to the ebb and flow of marriage that Guy and I have experienced? What verses has God used to strengthen your marriage relationship?
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