No Husband Left Behind
HIM & HER — Together (on the Same Page)
[Prayer]
Intense Love
The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church in Ephesus about God’s expectation of love in marriage (from the husband to his wife) … “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it.” (Ephesians 5:25)
Right now, you may be questioning why you ever decided to get married, and to her out of all the possible “fishes in the sea”. Perhaps, you just want to be certain that she is “the one” (the other half of your heart). Deep down, you really do love your wife, don’t you? And if so, how much? Are you willing to devote all of your love to her? And no one else, right?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank you for giving me the greatest example of “Intense Love”, found in my Lord Jesus, for His church. I accept His sacrificial blood to cleanse me from all of my sin, and desire to love and serve you all the days of my life.
Lord Jesus, teach me to love my wife as You love Your church (including every Christian past, present, and future worldwide). Show me what I need to learn and understand so I can give myself exclusively to my bride, for life.
Holy Spirit, help me to love my wife. Though far from perfect (like me), yet desirous to be loved. Help me to share that “Intense Love” my Lord Jesus has for His glorious bride. Lead me to show my genuine devotion to her, and her alone.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
Please pray this prayer every day until you are certain the “Intense Love” our Lord Jesus has for His bride (the Church) is now burning inside you.
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)