God's Plan to Keep Your Marriage from Falling Apart
March 4, 2025 | The Way of Life Church Blog
God's Plan to Keep Your Marriage from Falling Apart
Marriage is more than just two people sharing a life together; it's about two people becoming one. While this concept isn't new, truly understanding and applying it can transform your marriage from merely being connected to experiencing genuine unity.
Why Do Marriages Fall Apart?
Many marriages struggle because couples focus on compatibility rather than complementarity. When we base marriage solely on finding someone similar to ourselves, we create a connection that can easily break when differences emerge or challenges arise.
What Does True Marital Unity Look Like?
True marital unity refl ects the Trinity—different persons forming one essence. Just as God is three-in-one, marriage unites two distinct individuals into one flesh. This unity goes beyond simple connection or partnership—it's an inseparable bond.
The Power of Complementary Differences
Like puzzle pieces, spouses don't need to be identical—they need to fit together. Your spouse's different perspectives and strengths aren't weaknesses to overcome, but rather complementary qualities that make the relationship whole.
How Do We Maintain Unity in Marriage?
- View your spouse as part of yourself
- Care for their needs as you would your own
- Show empathy from their perspective, not just yours
- Keep Christ at the center of your relationship
Why is Christ essential for Marital Unity?
When both spouses grow closer to Christ, they naturally grow closer to each other. No human can be your true "soulmate"—only" Jesus can fulfill that role. As you're filled by Him, you can better love and serve your spouse.
Life Application
This week, commit to these two challenges:
- Pray together daily with your spouse for 7 days
- Regularly compliment and affirm your spouse's contributions to your marriage
Ask yourself:
- Am I viewing my spouse's differences as strengths rather than weaknesses?
- How can I better understand and meet my spouse's needs from their perspective?
- What steps can I take to grow closer to Christ alongside my spouse?
Remember: Unity in marriage isn't about finding someone exactly like you; it's about two different people becoming one through Christ's power and love.