Thankgiving Prayer for Marriages

This episode is a Thanksgiving Prayer for Marriages.

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Speaker 1 0:00

Heavenly Father , we come before you with hearts overflowing with gratitude for the gift of marriage . Thank you for creating this sacred union where two become one in your presence . Your word reminds us he who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord . Proverbs 18.22 . We are grateful for the favor and love that you have poured into our relationship . We are grateful for the favor and love that you have poured into our relationship , allowing us to grow together in faith , purpose and love . Lord , we thank you for being the foundation of our marriage . Your word declares , and we acknowledge , that every blessing and strength in our marriage comes from you . You have been faithful through every season and we echo the words of Scripture Great is your faithfulness . Lamentations 3.23 . Thank you for guiding us through both the joys and challenges of life . Father , we are grateful for the strength you have given us to endure life's trials together . Your word assures us I can do all this through him who gives me strength .

Speaker 1 1:10

Philippians 4.13, . And we have seen your hand uphold us time and time again . Thank you for teaching us how to love one another deeply , with a love that is patient and kind , just as described in 1 Corinthians 13.4 . You have shown us how to honor and cherish each other , building our relationship on wisdom and grace . Thank you , lord , for the unity and peace you bring to our home . Your word says and over all these virtues , put on love , which binds them all together in perfect unity . Colossians 3.14 . And we rejoice in the harmony you have given us . Thank you for the joy that fills our hearts and strengthens our bond . As your word reminds us , a cheerful heart is good medicine . Proverbs 17.22 . We celebrate the laughter , memories and moments of happiness . You have blessed us with , lord . We are especially thankful for the gift of forgiveness in our marriage . Your word encourages us to forgive as the Lord forgave you . Colossians 3.13 . And we praise you for the healing and reconciliation that forgiveness brings . You have taught us to extend grace to one another , just as you have extended grace to us . Thank you for nurturing spiritual growth in our marriage , reminding us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior . 2 Peter 3.18 .

Speaker 1 2:37

Jehovah-jireh , we thank you for providing for all our needs . Your word promises and my God will meet all your needs . Philippians 4.19 . And we are living testimonies of your provision . Thank you for the roof over our heads , the food on our table and the resources to sustain our family . We are also grateful for the blessing of children . As your word declares , children are a heritage from the Lord Psalm 127 , verse 3 . Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of raising and guiding these precious lives .

Speaker 1 3:15

Father , we thank you for the legacy of love and faith you are building through our marriage . Your Word commands us to impress them on your children Deuteronomy 6.6, . And we are honored to pass on a foundation of godliness and truth to future generations . Thank you for blessing our home with peace and prosperity , as your word says the Lord blesses the home of the righteous Lord . We are grateful for the emotional intimacy and deep connection we share . Your word reminds us that a cord of three strands is not quickly broken Ecclesiastes 4.12 . And we thank you for knitting our hearts together in love and understanding . Thank you for teaching us to communicate with grace and wisdom , as your word says . Let your conversation be always full of grace , seasoned with salt Colossians 4.6 . Thank you , father , for the shared dreams and goals that unite us as a couple . Your word declares two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor Ecclesiastes 4.9 . And we praise you for the vision and purpose you have placed in our hearts , and we praise you for the vision and purpose you have placed in our hearts . Thank you for the spiritual fellowship we enjoy , knowing that where two or three gather in my name , there am I with them . Matthew 18 , 20 .

Speaker 1 4:36

Lord , we thank you for cultivating a spirit of gratitude in our marriage . Your word commands us to give thanks in all circumstances 1 Thessalonians 5.18 , and we rejoice in the joy and peace that gratitude brings . Thank you for the times of celebration , as your Word encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice Romans 12.15 . We are also grateful for the times of testing that have strengthened our faith and perseverance . As your Word says , suffering produces perseverance , perseverance , character and character hope . Romans 5.3.4 . Finally , lord , we thank you for the promise of eternity where we will stand united in your presence . Your Word assures us , and so we will be with the Lord forever 1 Thessalonians 4.17 . And we look forward to the day when our love is perfected in your glory . Until then , we commit our marriage to you , trusting that you will continue to lead , bless and sustain us In Jesus' name , amen .