By Ronke Kehinde/
Marriage is a divine covenant designed by God to mirror His love, unity, and peace. Yet, many homes today are torn apart by strife, resentment, and silence. Why? Because the enemy knows that when two people walk in love and harmony, they reflect the very image of God, and that’s what he wants to destroy most.
The Almighty Father is the true author of marriage, and only He holds its manual. When you buy a gadget, you don’t rely on guesswork; you study the manual so it can function perfectly. In the same way, couples who desire a thriving marriage must go back to the One who created it, God Himself.
But here’s the truth we often overlook: no two marriages have the same manual. What works for one couple may not work for another, because people, backgrounds, and destinies differ. Only God knows the blueprint for your home.
The enemy rarely comes wearing horns or breathing fire. He often sends subtle disruptions, sometimes through people close to you: a friend, a relative, a colleague, or even one of the partners themselves. His mission is simple , to taunt, divide, and ultimately destroy marriages that carry the fragrance of God’s grace.
It often starts small , a careless word, an unmet expectation, a silent misunderstanding. But what begins as a whisper can soon grow into walls of bitterness and pride.
Tunde and Kemi had been married for twelve years. Their love once radiated joy and unity. They prayed together, planned together, and laughed until midnight. But lately, something had shifted.
Tunde came home late almost every night, barely speaking. He snapped at little things, the food, the noise, the children. Kemi, once cheerful and affectionate, now felt invisible. She would sit up in bed, watching him scroll through his phone in silence, wondering where the man she married had gone.
One night, after another argument over nothing, Kemi broke down.
“God,” she whispered through tears, “this is not the man I married. What happened to us?”
She didn’t realize that a spiritual enemy had crept in , using fatigue, wounded pride, and unspoken pain to build a quiet wall between them.
When your spouse begins to act out of character, when the person you once knew seems distant or cold, remember: you are not fighting your partner, you are fighting the enemy of your marriage.
You cannot win a spiritual battle with emotional weapons. Nagging, shouting, or withdrawal only gives the devil more ground. The real victory begins on your knees.
Take your pain to God. Invite Him into your home. Let the Holy Spirit calm the storm, heal the wounds, and breathe new life into what feels dead.
Fighting for your marriage doesn’t mean pretending everything is fine. It means choosing forgiveness even when you’re still hurting. It means surrendering your pride so that peace can reign.
Forgiveness doesn’t say, “What you did was right.” It says, “I won’t let this pain control my heart.”
It’s a declaration that you’d rather fight the enemy than fight your spouse.
If your marriage feels dry or broken, don’t give up. The same God who turned water into wine at Cana can turn bitterness into sweetness. He can breathe laughter into silence and turn strangers back into lovers.
When the storms come, and they will , don’t fight with words.
Fight on your knees.
That’s where true victory begins.
Today topic is very interesting,most people think the next thing to do when married is at the verge of collapsing is by fighting and nagging. No you got it wrong take it to God and never give up. A lot of marriage’s experience broken home because they listen to third party and some of those that give them advice are single parents who wants them to join them too. Be wise and call upon God and secondly check what has been happening lately in your marriage that wasn’t part of your journey when you started. And see how your marriage will be more sweeter. May God give us the wisdom we need