Covenant: Prayers for marriage

“The future of humanity passes through the family.”

Dear friends,

The health of every society depends on strong families. The strength of the family depends on the health of the marital relationship between husband and wife.

Prayers are desperately needed for struggling marriages everywhere. Many people have grown disillusioned with their spouse. Others suffer from violence, addiction and abuse. Even committed couples face daily challenges in a world increasingly discarding the importance of a healthy marriage culture.

Marriage is worth fighting and praying for. Not only does this relationship allow for the greatest of human flourishing, it reminds us of our ultimate destiny: enjoying the intimate love and fellowship with God forever.

Join us on the twelve-day prayer campaign for marriage.

What Does Marriage Mean?
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Commitment Is The Foundation For A Deeply Connected Marriage
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Divorce and Separation
Anyone who feels trapped in a marriage can find many marriage “counselors,” each with their own opinions, to tell them what’s best. But when it comes to divorce, it takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing to do — it takes wisdom.

A Balanced View on Singleness
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The Humanum Series
The design of Man and Woman has been revered in all cultures throughout human history. The yin and the yang, the masculine and the feminine, are timeless and elemental. Man & Woman "fit" within with the cosmos like complementary colors.

Christian Marriage Sex
God created sex to be a gift in a Christian marriage.

What does marriage mean? Our task as Christians is to explain that the God-given definition of marriage cannot change because it serves as an enduring symbol of the love God has for his people. – by Daniel Weiss Marriage Matters, and Redefining It Has Social Costs What is marriage, why does marriage matter for public policy, and what are the consequences of redefining marriage? – by Ryan T. Andersen Commitment Is The Foundation For A Deeply Connected Marriage Commitment is the root of what it takes to build and maintain a truly lasting, happy life together. – by Scott Stanley Divorce and Separation Anyone who feels trapped in a marriage can find many marriage “counselors,” each with their own opinions, to tell them what’s best. But when it comes to divorce, it takes more than an opinion to discover the right thing to do — it takes wisdom. – by Focus on the Family A Balanced View on Singleness In community with God’s people, singles can discern their calling and (where appropriate) pursue marriage honorably. – by Alex Chediak EARTH & SKY: Many Voices, One Promise (4:47) The relationship between man and woman—including their sexual union and its fruits—is the very “grammar” of society. The Destiny of Humanity: On the Meaning of Marriage (16:50) The ancient, organic, and timeless design of man and woman has been revered across all cultures throughout human history. There is a singular wisdom and beauty of this complementarity that “fits” with the universe. The Cradle of Life and Love: A Mother and Father for the World’s Children (14:09) The family is humanity’s “cradle of life and love.” The love, trust and commitment of marriage allow a man, a woman and their children to step into their destiny… together. A Hidden Sweetness: The Power of Marriage Amid Hardship (12:06) There is a power in the union between man and woman that allows humanity to thrive in all manner of hardship – through tragedy, poverty and even war. Christian Marriage Sex from The Art of Marriage (2:38) As Crawford Loritts explains, God created sex to be a gift in a Christian marriage. Sexual intercourse within a pure Christian marriage celebrates our unity with God. Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family is a global Christian ministry dedicated to helping families thrive. We provide help and resources for couples to build healthy marriages that reflect God’s design, and for parents to raise their children according to morals and values grounded in biblical principles.

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CanaVox: Giving Marriage a Voice
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Marriage Savers
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The Creator's Tapestry (PDF)
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