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Healing in Marriage: Understanding Gods Will

When it comes to healing in marriage, it's essential to understand that God's will is to break down barriers and lift us out of the pit. He can heal the wounds and put love back in our hearts. This is not just about restoring the relationship, but also about redeeming us sexually and in other areas of character. Marriage is a means by which God can redeem us, and it's a miniature version of the power that Jesus has with us. As we pray for one another and for healing, we must pray that God's will be done, not because there's any doubt that it will be, but to get ourselves into a right relationship with Him.

Prayer and Faith

While praying and having faith, the outcome and timing are God's decisions. He says there is a time to heal (Ecclesiastes 3:3). If we pray for healing and nothing happens, we shouldn't beat ourselves up for it. God sometimes uses a man's faith to work in his life, even if the outcome is not what we expected. We must be patient and persevere, waiting for God to heal. Keep in mind that we are both imperfect people, and only the Lord is perfect. Our marriage relationship will reveal to us about our behavior and our attitudes. We must pray for God's will to be done, and trust that He will use us as His instruments of restoration.

God's Sovereignty

God's love for us is not dependent on our behavior or performance. He loves us because we are His children, and His love is not based on our worthiness. When we understand this, it changes the way we approach our relationships, including our marriage. We can learn to love our spouse, not because they deserve it, but because God loves us and desires for us to love each other. This is not about appeasing an angry or irritated God, but about responding to His love and grace. We must trust in God's sovereignty and timing, and know that He will use our marriage to redeem us and bring us closer to Him. Ultimately, God will bring us back to the same point over and over again, and we must learn to love and obey Him in every area of our lives, including our marriage.