Sacred Scriptures and Principles for Marital Blessing

Marital blessing is a divine gift that begins when human love is united with the divine nature and continues through a life of selfless ministry to one another. 🕊️

The Divine Origin of Marriage

God Himself instituted marriage in Eden to provide a suitable companion for man, establishing it as a holy union. The very first blessing over a couple was pronounced by the Creator:

• ** Genesis 2:21-22**: "And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her to the man."

• ** Genesis 3:20**: "And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living."

Mutual Love and Individual Identity

A blessed marriage requires that both husband and wife maintain their personal relationship with God while seeking the happiness of their partner. When Christ is made "first and last and best," human love is refined and ennobled.

• ** 1 Corinthians 6:19-20**: "What? know you not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which you have of God, and you are not your own? For you are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s."

• ** Matthew 16:24**: "Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me."

The Blessing of Domestic Harmony

True happiness in the home is found when the law of kindness and Christian courtesy governs every word and action. This environment allows prayers to rise to God without hindrance.

• ** Luke 12:35**: "Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning."

• ** Isaiah 65:5**: "Which say, Stand by yourself, come not near to me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day." (We must avoid this spirit of self-righteousness to maintain peace).

Marriage as a Symbol of Heavenly Union

The ultimate marital blessing is a foretaste of the union between Christ and His people. We are encouraged to live in constant preparation for the return of the Bridegroom, ensuring our lives are ready for the great marriage supper of the Lamb.

• ** Isaiah 61:10**: "I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels."

• ** Luke 12:36**: "And you yourselves like to men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately."

• ** Revelation 19:9**: "And he says to me, Write, Blessed are they which are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he says to me, These are the true sayings of God."

Seeking Divine Guidance

Blessing attends those who do not follow blind passion but instead seek the counsel of the Lord before entering into such a sacred covenant.

• ** Genesis 28:3-4**: "And God Almighty bless you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, that you may be a multitude of people; And give you the blessing of Abraham, to you, and to your seed with you..."

• ** Matthew 25:10**: "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut."

May the Lord guide you as you seek to mirror His love in your home! ✨