Pondering Point

This is a very basic prayer; simple, but hardly easy: We pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. At the time, the Apostle Paul was encouraging his listeners to perform a self-examination relating to their faith and actions. For the marriage vows week, it is a deeper challenge, yet. Many people put on their best face in public, meaning the worst comes out at home. Let’s move into self-examination and then prayerfully re-center around God and His will concerning marriage and home life.

Review

What are you “doing wrong?” (Note: you are not being asked what others are doing wrong.) What would God point out? Would He mention listening, respect, kindness, impatience? What might your spouse say you are doing wrong?

Repent if Necessary

Ask God to give you patience to listen and wisdom to discern the error of your ways. Give Him permission to search your heart and reveal areas that need attention. Then confess your sins as necessary.

Return (as necessary)

Having humbly confessed your sins relating to your marriage, ask God to lead you in His ways for marriage, with His love, His everlasting love, setting the tone.