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The Difference Between Needs and Wants – Today’s Marriage Prayer
Give us discernment, O God, to recognize the difference between needs and wants, to practice self-control, and to prioritize generosity and compassion over worldly gain.
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Little Things Can Make the Biggest Difference – Today’s Marriage Prayer
What we think of as little things can make the biggest difference in our lives — the way that we hold each other, a kiss on the forehead, offering a gentle word of encouragement, a phone call during the day, a friendly smile after work…
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For Whatever May Come – Today’sMarriage Prayer
Every marriage goes through some ups and downs. Every couple has their fair share of trials. If we hope to get through them together, we need humility, patience, perseverance, and faith in the truth.
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The Courage To Be Transparent With One Another – Today’s Marriage Prayer
Lord, marriage is a reflection of Your divine love, a bond that calls us to be open, honest, and forgiving. Yet, we often stumble and falter, letting pride or fears create barriers that divide us.
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To Speak Truthfully To One Another – Today’s Marriage Prayer
Father, remove the masks of pretense that can so easily find their way into our hearts. Teach us to be transparent, to share our feelings, our fears, and our dreams with each other.
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The Ability To Communicate – Today’s Marriage Prayer
Father, grant us the ability to communicate feelings of love, compassion, and understanding with clarity and sincerity. Help us to listen intently to each other's hearts, to speak words that build up and not tear down, and to always seek to understand before seeking to be understood.