7 Prayers to Grow Your MarriageSample

In John chapter 1 (and throughout the book of John) Jesus is called the “light of the world.” Later in the New Testament we are called to “let our light shine” and “shine as lights” in the world. It is humbling that as children of God through Christ, we are called to walk in a way that reflects Him. He is in us, and His presence brings light to the world around us, in every place that we go.

A marriage that reflects Jesus is also a light in the world. In a dark world, even the smallest light is visible. As you look to Jesus, your marriage can be a mirror shining His light to everyone around you.

What does it mean to walk in the light? Ephesians 5 tells us that “the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true.” Spending time with God in the word and prayer, knowing and receiving God’s love, filling your mind with His word and fixing your mind on it, and walking in His ways will allow His light to shine through you.

In marriage, the selfless love and devotion you have for one another is a beautiful picture of Christ’s love for the church. Jesus loved His bride enough to lay down His life, and in marriage we have the opportunity to lay down some of our daily desires and preferences out of love and honor for our spouse. Ask God to help you grow more aware of Him and to love well in obedience to Christ.

Prayer: Lord, we praise you and thank you that you are the light of the world, and the source of all that is good, right and true. I ask that our marriage will reflect the light of your love into the world around us. Help us to shine bright in word and deed, serving and loving well. Use us to encourage and speak into the people we know who need your love.