PG: Week: Two Daily Devo
Marriage: Perfect Design
Daily Devotion based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25
Each day there is a daily topic. Journal or, if you're married, discuss these topics with your spouse.
Day 1: The Purpose of Marriage
Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for the divine institution of marriage. Help us to understand Your perfect design for us. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Colossians 1:16
Daily Topic:
Understanding Marriage as God's Creation
Explore how marriage is part of God's creation and design, intended for His glory.
Life Application:
Reflect on how your marriage or future marriage can bring glory to God. Consider actions that demonstrate God’s love and creativity.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, guide us to honor You in our relationships and reflect Your love through our actions. Amen.
Day 2: The Role of a Helper
Opening Prayer:
Gracious God, open our hearts to embrace the roles You have designed for us within marriage. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Genesis 2:15-25
Daily Topic:
The Meaning of a Helper (Ezer Kenegdo)
Think about the importance and strength found in being a helper suitable for one another.
Life Application:
Identify ways you can actively support and strengthen your spouse today, using your unique gifts and strengths.
Closing Prayer:
If you're married: Father, help us to be helpers to each other, supporting and loving with strength and grace. Amen.
If you're not yet married: Father, prepare me to be the helper my future spouse needs and prepare that person to be equipped to be a cherished helper for me.
Day 3: The Call to Unity
Opening Prayer:
Lord, draw us nearer to You as we seek unity in our partnerships. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 5:31, Genesis 2:24
Daily Topic:
Becoming One Flesh
Examine the deeper meaning of becoming one flesh and the commitment it requires.
Life Application:
Write a personal reflection on what it means to become 'one' with your spouse, and identify any barriers to this unity in your relationship.
Closing Prayer:
If you're married: God, unify our hearts and minds as we strive to become one in You. Amen.
If you're unmarried: God, prepare my heart today for the unity that will be required when I'm married. Use current relationships in my life to teach me the value of unity.
Day 4: The Call to Selflessness
Opening Prayer:
Dear Lord, teach us the beauty of selflessness and sacrifice in our marriages. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 5:22-33
Daily Topic:
Emulating Christ’s Love in Marriage
Consider selflessness as shown by Jesus and how it applies to marriage.
Life Application:
Perform a selfless act for your spouse today, something that prioritizes their need over your own desires. If you're not married, practice selflessness with a friend or co-worker.
Closing Prayer:
Jesus, help us to willingly love and serve each other, just as You love the Church. Amen.
Day 5: Marriage as a Reflection of Eternity
Opening Prayer:
Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts to see our marriages as preparation for eternity. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 19:5, Ephesians 5:31
Daily Topic:
Marriage: Preparation for Eternity
Analyze how marriage challenges and sanctifies us, preparing us for eternal life.
Life Application:
Discuss with your spouse or journal how you can work together to grow spiritually and prepare for eternity.
Closing Prayer:
God of eternity, sanctify our marriage, and let our lives reflect Your eternal love. Amen.
If you're unmarried: God, I know I don't need to be married to grow spiritually. Each day, teach me to love you more and help me to abide in your love.
Daily Devotion based on sermon preached by Greg Ballog, 8/10/25
Each day there is a daily topic. Journal or, if you're married, discuss these topics with your spouse.
Day 1: The Purpose of Marriage
Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of life and for the divine institution of marriage. Help us to understand Your perfect design for us. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Colossians 1:16
Daily Topic:
Understanding Marriage as God's Creation
Explore how marriage is part of God's creation and design, intended for His glory.
Life Application:
Reflect on how your marriage or future marriage can bring glory to God. Consider actions that demonstrate God’s love and creativity.
Closing Prayer:
Lord, guide us to honor You in our relationships and reflect Your love through our actions. Amen.
Day 2: The Role of a Helper
Opening Prayer:
Gracious God, open our hearts to embrace the roles You have designed for us within marriage. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Genesis 2:15-25
Daily Topic:
The Meaning of a Helper (Ezer Kenegdo)
Think about the importance and strength found in being a helper suitable for one another.
Life Application:
Identify ways you can actively support and strengthen your spouse today, using your unique gifts and strengths.
Closing Prayer:
If you're married: Father, help us to be helpers to each other, supporting and loving with strength and grace. Amen.
If you're not yet married: Father, prepare me to be the helper my future spouse needs and prepare that person to be equipped to be a cherished helper for me.
Day 3: The Call to Unity
Opening Prayer:
Lord, draw us nearer to You as we seek unity in our partnerships. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 5:31, Genesis 2:24
Daily Topic:
Becoming One Flesh
Examine the deeper meaning of becoming one flesh and the commitment it requires.
Life Application:
Write a personal reflection on what it means to become 'one' with your spouse, and identify any barriers to this unity in your relationship.
Closing Prayer:
If you're married: God, unify our hearts and minds as we strive to become one in You. Amen.
If you're unmarried: God, prepare my heart today for the unity that will be required when I'm married. Use current relationships in my life to teach me the value of unity.
Day 4: The Call to Selflessness
Opening Prayer:
Dear Lord, teach us the beauty of selflessness and sacrifice in our marriages. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Ephesians 5:22-33
Daily Topic:
Emulating Christ’s Love in Marriage
Consider selflessness as shown by Jesus and how it applies to marriage.
Life Application:
Perform a selfless act for your spouse today, something that prioritizes their need over your own desires. If you're not married, practice selflessness with a friend or co-worker.
Closing Prayer:
Jesus, help us to willingly love and serve each other, just as You love the Church. Amen.
Day 5: Marriage as a Reflection of Eternity
Opening Prayer:
Holy Spirit, prepare our hearts to see our marriages as preparation for eternity. Amen.
Scripture Reading:
Matthew 19:5, Ephesians 5:31
Daily Topic:
Marriage: Preparation for Eternity
Analyze how marriage challenges and sanctifies us, preparing us for eternal life.
Life Application:
Discuss with your spouse or journal how you can work together to grow spiritually and prepare for eternity.
Closing Prayer:
God of eternity, sanctify our marriage, and let our lives reflect Your eternal love. Amen.
If you're unmarried: God, I know I don't need to be married to grow spiritually. Each day, teach me to love you more and help me to abide in your love.
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