Ephesians 5:22. “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord”. Colossians 3:18. “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord”.
Matthew 6:14. “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you”. Matthew 6:15. “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”.
God originated marriage and He wants to see it successful. He delights in a well organised, God fearing and a successful marriage and here is what I need to do to build my marriage.
First, submission.
The scriptures commands that wives should submit to their husbands as unto the Lord. This means my husband is Jesus here on earth therefore, I should submit to him as unto the Lord. The bible commands my husband to love me as Christ loved the church (Eph.5:25). I figured that its easy to be loved by my husband when I submit to him. Husbands appreciate submissive wives. So, to enjoy my marriage, I need to build it in a Godly way. Submit to my husband completely without any reservation.
Second, forgiveness.
I must learn to forgive if I want to build my marriage. I must possess a spirit of forgiveness.
The way I manage or handle misunderstandings in my marriage determines if the marriage is going to be built or destroyed. I need to learn how to resolve our misunderstandings amicably. If I don’t forgive, God will not forgive me.
Hebrews 12:15 warns how roots of bitterness cause trouble and defile many relationships.
Third, prayers.
I need prayers to build a godly marriage. I must be able to pray against every negative thing concerning my marriage. 1Peter 5:8 tells us to be sober and vigilant; because our adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Weapons of prayer are very important in building marriage.
Fourth, trust.
I need to trust my husband dearly in all things, including his decisions, judgement and leading.
Fifth, communication.
Constructive communication is crucial in building my marriage. Me and my husband need to discuss and deliberate on the issues at hand from time to time.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. I will love my husband dearly in Jesus Name
2. I rebuke the Satanic operation in my marriage in Jesus Name. Ephesians 6:12, which says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places”.
3. Satan will not destroy my marriage in Jesus Name.
Bless me LORD.