A prayer for a strong marriage by Amelia Rhodes.

Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.

A chord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Ecclesiasties 412.

Between his work travel, my work travel, two tween children, and a fixer-upper house,

sometimes it feels as though we are more like teammates than husband and wife.

In fact, we often will fist-bump each other as we pass in the hallway with a

go team chant. Keeping a marriage strong in the midst of shuffling schedules and

rigorous responsibilities takes intentional effort and a whole lot of prayer.

We can be cruising along for years, even decades, and suddenly realize we've created separate lives

and a distance in our relationship that was never intended.

Father, your greatest command was to love you and love each other.

You've given marriage as a holy relationship that reflects our relationship with you.

Show us how to follow your example and set aside our selfishness and pride and humbly serve

each other. Help us to be of one spirit and of one mind and value each other

above ourselves, looking out for each other's interests. In the midst of our busy lives, help us take time to love each other deeply from the heart as you have loved us.

May the love we have for each other be an example to the world of how you love them and gave your life

for them. Father help us not to just go to church on Sunday but to recognize

that your presence goes with us wherever we go.

May we know a deep communion with you every day.

May our marriage be a place where we grow together and lean on you in every situation.

Help us to grow to be more like you every day, having a unity and spirit, being patient,

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