Lord Bless This Marriage

What your marriage will become is determined by how you pray. This book empowers you to dream big, pray hard, and think long--together. Marriage is your most sacred relationship on this earth, and prayer is the single most powerful way to transform it. It's time to learn the relational truths in the legend of Honi the Circle Maker--a man bold enough to draw a circle in the sand and not leave it until God answered his impossible prayer. The commitment made in the sacred circle of marriage requires the same kind of boldness and resolve as the Circle Maker. Honi's prayer saved a generation, and your prayers can transform your relationship. Praying Circles around Your Marriage draws from the life-changing principles Mark Batterson outlines in his New York Times bestseller The Circle Maker. Joined by Pastor Joel and Nina Schmidgall who serve with Mark at National Community Church, the authors draw from personal stories, Scripture, and practical insight. You'll discover seven key prayer circles for your marriage: Vision Circle, Romance Circle, War Circle, Dance Circle, Support Circle, Storm Circle, and Legacy Circle. Through these circles you will: Discover your shared vision and find a new combined purpose together Turn the tables on conflict and access the gift of being known Be a student of your spouse and ensure a connected and intimate relationship Build a foundation for your marriage that will help you weather the trials that are sure to come Learn to draw a larger circle around your marriage so that your unified purpose can be a blessing to others Bold prayers honor God, and God honors bold prayers. Praying Circles around Your Marriage will empower you and your spouse to identify your greatest dreams for the most important relationship in your life, and pray the kind of audacious prayers in which God finds delight. After all, your life together has a legacy to leave for future generations. It's time to start circling.

The Carmichaels have designed a book for married couples or for the individual spouse to instruct couples as a record of God's faithfulness and their goals for the coming year.

Change Your Marriage from the Inside Out Do you feel as though you are going through the motions in your marriage? Is your relationship feeling a bit frayed at the edges? Prayer is one of the most powerful tools God has given us to change ourselves and our relationships from the inside out---which is why it’s the best resource we can possibly turn to for revitalizing a marriage. New York Times bestselling author Bruce Wilkinson brings you this book of guided prayers for seeking God’s blessings upon your marriage. As you pray in specific ways for your relationship, you’ll experience new joys, and your confidence will grow as you see God’s daily provision abound for you and your spouse. As the Bible says, “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” Ecclesiastes 4:12. Experience the blessings and strength of a threefold marriage when you devote yourself to daily prayer without ceasing.

All of us want an enduring marriage, a beautiful marriage we can believe in. That kind of marriage happens through intimacy. Intimacy requires hard work and a guide. Dr. Kim Kimberling is that guide and this book and its tools will show you how communication and intimacy in marriage can be yours. Kimberling offers insights like connecting every day in spite of what’s in the way, learning how to fight in the right ways, stopping the insanity of doing the same thing over and over even when it isn’t working, and finding that the best sex ever is well within the context of Christian marriages. Once these 7 secrets are a part of your marriage, you can stand together and fight anything that would ever try to tear your marriage apart. Whether you have just celebrated your first anniversary or your fiftieth, 7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage by Dr. Kim Kimberling is for you. If you have a good marriage, this book can help you have a great marriage. If you are struggling, Kim Kimberling will help you turn the corner and make your marriage into what you want it to be.

The Bible has always attached great significance to the fact that Jesus first miracle was at the wedding in Cana. Because it expresses the love of God for His people, marriage serves Gods ultimate purpose and plan for humanity. It served that purpose prior to the severing of that unity by sin. As a sacrament, in Christ, it serves to restore that unity. This book also celebrates the immense storehouse of wisdom from God and testimony of my of marriage life. As you read this book, may the good God help you through your marriage/relationship and also to those who are getting ready to go in, may your heart be softened, your understanding deepened and your relationships be strengthened as I share with you what God has done for me in my years of Marriage through the following pages. If you are already married, this book should build your marriage and also to teach those who are not married. God richly bless you!!!!!

In Pray Big for Your Marriage Davis helps readers combine God's teachings on marriage with his promises on prayer and shows men and women how to pray specific, pinpoint prayers for their spouses.

Apply God’s Wisdom to Your Marriage God designed the unique covenant between a man and a woman to be a lifelong partnership that brings joy, support, and stability to both their lives. You can experience this fulfillment for yourself when you follow His plan as the foundation for the relationship between you and your loved one. This companion to Your Marriage God’s Way invites you to work together with your spouse to take a closer look at the biblical principles for this precious contract and make them an active part of your own marriage. You will build a stronger relationship and deeper faith as you understand the unique roles God has given each of you identify ways you can better help, encourage, and support each other make serving God the focal point of your marriage No matter how long you’ve been married, there is always room to grow in your relationship by placing Christ at its center. With the help of the Your Marriage God’s Way Workbook, bring your hearts closer together and experience the fullness God has in store for both of you.