Your marriage is a treasure.

It represents Christ and the Church. It is a gift from God. And He desires that all marriages stay together. A strong, intact family is a blessing and a witness to the world. And for so many other reasons, it keeps you happy and healthy!

Here are a few things you can do to protect your marriage from the attacks of the enemy:

• Stay out of strife—no matter what. You aren’t always right, and even when you are, it’s not worth fighting about. Share your feelings, but don’t let anger or pride get the best of you.
• Put your spouse first. It’s easy to think of yourself and your needs, but by turning the focus on your spouse and his or her needs, you’ll foster the kind of relationship most people only dream of. Plus, you’ll inspire your spouse to want to meet your needs even more!
• Leave and cleave. When you get married, you are joined to your spouse, who now takes the primary position over your extended family. Be sure that your spouse always comes first and that you have honored the Lord’s command to leave and cleave.
• Guard against intruders. If the enemy can’t get in on his own, he’ll try to send reinforcements in the way of temptations from the opposite sex. Guard yourself and your marriage by deciding not to spend time alone with the opposite sex. If anyone becomes a threat to your marriage, end that relationship.
• Take the “D” word off the table. Don’t let divorce ever be an option in your marriage. When you take it off the table, you will always strive to work things out.
• Pray over your marriage—regularly! Pray for your spouse and for your relationship to go well. Listen to the correction of the Holy Spirit. He will always help YOU be better first!
• Read books about improving your marriage. “Plans succeed through good counsel” (Proverbs 20:18).

We’re standing in agreement with you for a happy, lifelong marriage. In the meantime, if you need prayer concerning your marriage, please call our prayer line at 817-852-6000, so we can come into agreement with you.