10 Marriage Devotional: What Are We Fighting For?
Marriage After God
Aaron & Jennifer Smith
4.9 • 2.7K Ratings
🗓️ 10 December 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Today on the Marriage After God podcast, we dive into the reality of conflict in marriage and the deeper spiritual layers behind the tension we often feel. We share how easy it can be to see each other as the enemy, when Scripture reminds us that the real battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces and the desires of our own flesh.
We talk about the tactics of deception and accusation that can creep into our hearts, pulling us away from unity. We also explore how humility, love, and intentional communication help us fight fair and stay connected even in the hardest moments.
In this episode-
- Conflict in marriage is normal—and Scripture offers guidance for handling it well.
- We must remember who the real enemy is and refuse to fight against each other.
- Spiritual warfare often plays out in our closest relationships.
- Deception and lies can fuel conflict if we don’t recognize them.
- Accusations tear down unity.
- Unity requires humility, intentionality, and a softened heart.
- Our posture and body language can reveal more than our words during conflict.
- Practical, biblical tools help couples navigate disagreements with grace.
- Prayer disarms conflict and invites the Holy Spirit into the moment.
- Fighting the good fight together strengthens and protects the marriage.
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Keywords: marriage, conflict resolution, spiritual warfare, unity, communication, fighting fair, biblical principles, relationship advice, love, understanding
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| 0:00.0 | Are you fighting the right battle? |
| 0:01.7 | Are you fighting the wrong one? |
| 0:03.1 | We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, |
| 0:06.9 | against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil |
| 0:11.2 | and the heavenly places. |
| 0:12.2 | Therefore, take up the whole armor of God that you may be able to withstand in the evil day |
| 0:16.8 | and having done all to stand firm. |
| 0:18.6 | If we see our spouse as the enemy, if we're seeking to be |
| 0:22.7 | right in a fight or conflict or a disagreement, we've already lost. No one wins in a fight, |
| 0:29.0 | even if you win the argument you still lose at the relationship. |
| 0:32.8 | Hey, I'm Aaron. And I'm Jennifer. And we're the host of the Marriage After God podcast. Our desire |
| 0:36.9 | is to help you cultivate a marriage that chases boldly after God's will for your life together. |
| 0:40.7 | We want to invite you to subscribe to our show wherever you watch or listen. We are so glad you're here, and we pray that our discussion truly blesses you in your marriage. |
| 0:48.7 | Welcome to the Marriage After God. |
| 1:01.0 | We're your host. |
| 1:02.0 | I'm Jennifer. |
| 1:03.0 | I'm Erin. |
| 1:04.0 | And today we are going to be talking about fighting in marriage, which is something that I think all of us have had some experience with. |
| 1:12.5 | Most marriages probably fight. |
| 1:15.3 | We're going to be talking about what it is that we're fighting for. |
| 1:20.5 | We're going to be also talking about our posture, not just our physical posture, but the posture of our hearts. |
| 1:21.8 | Before we get started, as usual, hit that like button. |
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