by tumaini lutenta | 22 July 2025 08:46 am07
Life comes with seasons of difficulty, but we are not called to escape them—we are called to endure them with faith. Pray that God gives you a clear sense of direction, free of regret, guided by His Spirit, and rooted in His Word.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)
God desires to guide you. He is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), but the giver of wisdom (James 1:5). Ask Him to lead every step in your life, especially in the critical matters of marriage, family, and legacy.
The very first marriage was attacked not through violence—but through deception. The serpent, Satan, twisted God’s instructions and lured Eve into disobedience. The result wasn’t just personal—it had generational consequences.
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye… she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.”
— Genesis 3:6 (NIV)
This moment teaches us that disobedience to God’s Word—however small it may seem—can lead to brokenness. Eve followed a path God never commanded, and Adam, who remained silent, participated. The breakdown of communication, responsibility, and trust caused a spiritual fall that affected all of humanity.
This is why we must ask God to protect our marriages from the enemy’s subtle lies, and to align us fully with His Word.
Healthy relationships with extended family (in-laws, siblings, spiritual parents) are often overlooked but are crucial to marital success.
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
— Exodus 20:12 (NIV)
Moses thrived in his calling in part because he had a strong relationship with his father-in-law, Jethro. Jethro didn’t just bless Moses—he gave him wise counsel that changed the structure of leadership in Israel:
“What you are doing is not good… You must be the people’s representative before God… But select capable men from all the people… and appoint them as officials.”
— Exodus 18:17–21 (NIV)
Likewise, Ruth was deeply blessed because of her faithfulness to her mother-in-law Naomi. Even after the death of her husband, Ruth chose covenant over convenience:
“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.”
— Ruth 1:16 (NIV)
Because of that relationship, she was positioned to marry Boaz and become part of the lineage of Christ (Matthew 1:5).
If your relationship with your spouse’s family is strained, don’t ignore it—pray for healing and restoration. These connections often become channels of blessing or conflict depending on how we steward them.
Children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3), and whether you have them now or are trusting God for them, they must be covered in prayer.
If you have children, pray they do not become a source of division or distress in your marriage. Children require more than provision—they need spiritual direction.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
But when children go astray, they can cause pain in marriage and even between parents.
“A foolish child brings grief to their father and bitterness to the mother who bore them.”
— Proverbs 17:25 (NIV)
If you’re waiting on the Lord for children, begin praying now that your future offspring will bring joy, honor, and purpose into your home.
“He gives the childless woman a family, making her a happy mother. Praise the Lord!”
— Psalm 113:9 (NLT)
Cover their future in prayer: their salvation, protection, physical and emotional health, and spiritual maturity. Let your children grow up to be arrows in the hand of a warrior (Psalm 127:4), not stumbling blocks in your marriage.
If you dedicate at least 30 minutes in prayer over each of these areas — your direction in life, protection from deception, relationships with family, and the destiny of your children — you will begin to see God’s grace, wisdom, and presence more clearly in your life and marriage.
“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
— James 5:16 (NIV)
May the Lord bless you, guide you, and keep you.
Don’t keep this wisdom to yourself—share it with others. May this message be a seed of transformation in your life and in the lives of those around you.
Shalom.
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