When Marriage Feels Hard: God’s Plan Still Works | Relationships

28/09/2025 32 min

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Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, designed as a covenant relationship that reflects His love for us. This week, we explore how God’s design for marriage goes beyond feelings—it’s about covenant, commitment, and Christ at the center. Whether you are married, preparing for marriage, or praying for restoration, this message will help you build a marriage that thrives in God’s plan.📖 Key Scriptures:Genesis 2:24 – God’s original design for marriageGenesis 15:17–18 – God’s covenant promise with AbrahamMalachi 2:13–14 – The seriousness of the marriage covenantLuke 22:20 – The new covenant through ChristEphesians 5:25–30 – Husbands called to love as Christ loves the church💡 Key Takeaways:Marriage is built on God’s covenant design, not just personal feelings.Conflict is unavoidable, but handled in a godly way, it strengthens relationships.A thriving marriage requires:The right heart and mindsetA commitment to invest dailySkills to handle challenges and grow togetherA man’s greatest need is honor.A woman’s greatest need is security.Healing and freedom in marriage come from pursuing God and one another daily.❤️ Encouragement:If we practice the “one another” commands of Scripture—encourage, honor, serve, forgive, and love—our marriages can reflect Christ’s love in a powerful wa

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