The Ultimate Marriage Vow – Day 7

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Day 7 – To Protect My Heart

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Today’s Scripture

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23, NIV)

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Today’s Marriage Vow – To Protect My Heart

Those who value their marriage make every effort to protect the heart. They keep their thoughts in check, because they know that a garden with weeds has the potential to get out of control.

The fact that God is holy, pure, righteous, and good should be evident through the lives of His people. And if we’re not reflecting the goodness of God, what message are we sending the world about who He is?

Scripture after scripture tells us to take our thoughts captive, to keep our bodies from sin, and to guard our hearts according to the Word. We all know that the smallest temptation can turn into sin and take root, when we allow it to seep in to our heart. Just one look, just one thought, just one email, just one day… And before you know it, you’ve broken your vows.

Excerpt from The Ultimate Marriage Vow – Day 7 (affiliate link)

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Today’s Challenge

Protect your marriage by guarding your heart. Keep your thoughts in check, and weed out negativity.

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Appreciate the Little Things

At the close of each day, jot down some appreciation, gratitude, or admiration. For example, you might want to record something that you appreciate about your husband: maybe there’s something you’re grateful for, or perhaps he went out of his way to do something special. Doing this exercise at the end of each day will help you to gain a deeper appreciation of the blessings at hand.

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Let’s Not Forget Prayer

The best plan of attack starts with a morning prayer. God helps us formulate a plan, and He helps us to achieve it.

David once wrote, “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.” (Psalm 5:3, KJV)

David knew what it took to slay a giant. He knew that his wisdom and strength rested on the power of God, and he drew on it daily.

And so I want to remind you to bring your marriage to prayer. Bring your husband to prayer. Bring your home to prayer. And, if you have children bring them to prayer. Lay them down at the feet of our Savior each and every morning asking God to bless and protect them. You won’t find better protection for your marriage, than that which only God can provide!

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Surrender Your Marriage to God…

Too many couples give up. They part ways before they experience the joy of growing together God’s way.

I’ve been there. I’ve smelled the stench of death in my own marriage. We’ve been to rock bottom where all hope was seemingly lost. But that wasn’t the end—something incredible happened when we surrendered our marriage to God. Winter turned to Spring, Spring turned into Summer, and here we are decades later thanking God for His life-saving grace.

And so, I’m asking, will you give me 21 days? That’s all I’m asking you for—3 weeks, 10 minutes a day, and a gentle heart that’s willing to yield. Give me 21 days to show you what God can do for your marriage. 21 days to remind you that marriage is a gift worth fighting for. 21 days to love on and pray for your husband. 21 days to a life filled with love, joy, and peace. 21 days to a life-long commitment.

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