Dear friends, healing a marriage is a journey that requires love, patience, and faith. In times of struggle, it’s important to remember that God’s love is the foundation upon which marriages can be rebuilt. When difficulties arise, turning to God and His word provides guidance and strength.
Marriage is a sacred union, and through His teachings, God shows us how to nurture and restore it. Many couples in the Bible faced challenges, yet they found solace and direction through their faith. For instance, consider the story of Abraham and Sarah. Despite their trials, they remained faithful to each other and to God. Their unwavering faith ultimately led to blessings that they couldn’t have imagined.
Dear brothers and sisters, forgiveness plays a crucial role in healing a marriage. Just as God forgives us, we are called to forgive one another. This act of forgiveness can mend wounds and restore trust. It’s not always easy, but with God’s help, it is possible. Love, as described in the Scriptures, is patient and kind. It does not envy or boast. It is not proud. This kind of love can heal even the deepest hurts.
Communication is another key aspect. Open and honest dialogue, filled with grace, allows couples to understand each other’s hearts. When we speak with love and listen with compassion, we create a safe space for healing. Prayer is also a powerful tool. Praying together invites God into the marriage, allowing His peace and wisdom to guide both partners.
Lastly, dear friends, never underestimate the power of commitment. Marriage is a covenant, a promise made before God, and keeping that promise requires dedication. Reflect on the story of Ruth and Boaz, where loyalty and commitment led to a beautiful and blessed union.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about healing a marriage.
“With all lowliness meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in loveEndeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”
— Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be ye angry, sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrathNeither give place to the devil”
— Ephesians 4:26-27
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God”
— Ephesians 5:21
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, gave himself for it”
— Ephesians 5:25
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; the wife see that she reverence her husband”
— Ephesians 5:33
“Forbearing one another, forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do yeAnd above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness”
— Colossians 3:13-14
“Husbands, love your wives, be not bitter against them”
— Colossians 3:19
“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones”
— Proverbs 12:4
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”
— Proverbs 15:1
“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends”
— Proverbs 17:9
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly shame unto him”
— Proverbs 18:13
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, obtaineth favour of the Lord”
— Proverbs 18:22
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; it is his glory to pass over a transgression”
— Proverbs 19:11
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house”
— Proverbs 21:9
“Train up a child in the way he should go: when he is old, he will not depart from it”
— Proverbs 22:6
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend”
— Proverbs 27:17
“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go tell him his fault between thee him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother”
— Matthew 18:15
“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder”
— Matthew 19:6
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God”
— Matthew 5:9
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you”
— Matthew 6:14
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law the prophets”
— Matthew 7:12
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labourFor if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him upAgain, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; a threefold cord is not quickly broken”
— Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
“What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder”
— Mark 10:9
“Therefore shall a man leave his father his mother, shall cleave unto his wife: they shall be one flesh”
— Genesis 2:24
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another”
— Romans 12:10
“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law”
— Romans 13:8
“Now the God of patience consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ JesusThat ye may with one mind one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus ChristWherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God”
— Romans 15:5-7
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
— Romans 8:28
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrathFor the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God”
— James 1:19-20
“Confess your faults one to another, pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much”
— James 5:16
“Marriage is honourable in all, the bed undefiled: but whoremongers adulterers God will judge”
— Hebrews 13:4
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves”
— Philippians 2:3
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto GodAnd the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:6-7
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithMeekness, temperance: against such there is no law”
— Galatians 5:22-23
“Bear ye one another’s burdens, so fulfil the law of Christ”
— Galatians 6:2
“That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children”
— Titus 2:4
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it: if a man would give all the substance of his house for love, it would utterly be contemned”
— Song of Solomon 8:7
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee”
— Isaiah 43:2
“For the mountains shall depart, the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee”
— Isaiah 54:10
“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
— Luke 6:31
“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you”
— John 15:12
Conclusion
The Bible offers wisdom and guidance for healing a marriage. Verses like Ephesians 4:2-3, which calls for humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing one another in love, highlight the importance of these virtues in mending and strengthening a marital relationship. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 emphasizes love’s enduring qualities, such as patience, kindness, and perseverance, which are essential in overcoming challenges together. Learning from these scriptures, we understand that a successful marriage requires mutual respect, selflessness, and a commitment to love unconditionally. By applying these biblical principles, we can foster a nurturing and resilient marital bond. Practicing forgiveness, effective communication, and prioritizing our relationship with God and each other can lead to a deeply fulfilling and harmonious marriage. Let us strive to embody these teachings daily, allowing God’s love to transform and sustain our unions.