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God,

We've been short with each other lately. Tired, busy, keeping score. I don't want to be roommates with the person You gave me. Soften my words before they leave my mouth. Help me notice what they carry. Remind us why we said yes.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

GRACE & TRUTH

A marriage prayer from Friday, October 30, 2026

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Bible verses about marriage and love

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For 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 up.

And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

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