5 Bible Verses I turn to in Marriage

In all transparency, never ever did I think that I’d be someone’s wife- and yet here I am so glad that I am.

I often say that so much changes when 2 become married. Not so much because the people involved change, but because the expectations that you have for one another as husband and wife does. This is why it’s so important for anyone to find a partner who is willing to and can rise to the occasion.

You expect a life partner to protect and unselfishly serve- because when there are two people so focused on serving one another, ultimately no one goes without. These are things that I’ve had to learn along the way- Because to be frank, I didn’t have an example of how a good wife should maintain her marriage or even her household. I was raised by a single mother of 4 and when I was around 6, my mom decided to dedicate her life to Christ and NEVER dated again. Clearly that example wasn’t there for me.

However, what I did have was my spirituality. This has helped me mitigate myself from being a personal risk to my marriage. I’m not overly religious, just a spiritual being that turns to God and scripture for direction and I allow it and it’s scriptures to be my guide. Especially when I just can’t seem to figure it out myself.

Disclaimer: I’m no preacher and these interpretations are all mine. Oh and yes, I do know the Lord. 🙂

1 Corinthian 11:8-9

For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man.

He NEEDS me. I was created to be his companion and most importantly, we were made from his rib. The rib that surrounds some of the most important parts of the body and enables the lungs to expand and facilitate breathing. Therefore, as a wife, it’s so important that I remember to support his goals, aspirations, and ultimately anything that will facilitate him to become an even bigger asset to his family, work, and community.

Genesis 2:24

Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

We need each other and we are one! He’s grown, I’ve grown and now as husband and wife, we’re committed to growing together. No longer should either one of us seek validation from our parents or family, but should rather be seeking for those things from one another. This ensures that we are one cohesive unit.

1 Peter 4:8

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

Simply put- Love truly conquers all. When I tell you that I am the silent treatment and can anger longer than him any day!Meanwhile my husband wakes up the next day and offers me breakfast as if nothing happened. What brings me back from a place of anger is love- I love my hubby.

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?

We’re better together and this teamwork makes the dream work! This reminds me that we are partners and I’m so thankful for his partnership.

Proverbs 31:10

For who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. 11. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

Love, care, and work for my husband, family, and community. This reminds me to “Hold things down” and that the love that I give and the work that I do is priceless and favored in the eyes of so many.

These verses mean so much to me and have influenced how I move through and view my marriage in so many ways.

Everyday I’m continuously making an effort to be a better wife. I’m honestly work in process.

What’s your favorite scripture on marriage or love?