MARRIAGE STILL WORKS DEVOTIONAL.
Dr. Mike Oluniyi.
Friday 17 April 2026.
MARRIAGE STILL WORKS…WHEN IT IS UNDERSTOOD AS A DIVINE PURPOSE.
Anchor Scripture:
“And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” (Genesis 2:18)
DEVOTIONAL INSIGHT.
Marriage is not merely a social arrangement, it is a divine assignment.
When God instituted marriage, it was not just to solve loneliness, but to establish partnership, purpose, and progress. Every marriage carries within it a divine intention beyond companionship.
However, many couples enter marriage without a clear understanding of its purpose. As a result, they focus only on immediate needs ie. emotional satisfaction, financial stability, or societal expectations. While these are important, they are not the ultimate purpose.
A purpose-driven marriage asks deeper questions:
• Why has God brought us together?
• What are we meant to accomplish as a team?
• How can we support each other’s calling?
When purpose is ignored, marriage can become routine and sometimes frustrating. But when purpose is embraced, even challenges take on meaning, they become part of a bigger journey.
Understanding purpose helps couples:
• Stay aligned in decisions.
• Support each other intentionally.
• Build something meaningful together.
Your marriage is not random, it is designed to fulfill something greater than yourselves.
REAL LIFE REFLECTION.
A couple constantly argued about priorities. The husband focused on career growth, while the wife emphasized family time and spiritual development. Their differences created tension and frequent misunderstandings.
One day, during a quiet discussion, they asked themselves a simple question:
“What do we believe God wants from our marriage?”
That question changed everything.
They began to talk about their shared values, their vision for their home, and the kind of legacy they wanted to build. Gradually, they discovered common ground.
The husband adjusted his schedule to create more time for family, while the wife supported his career ambitions with greater understanding.
Their conflicts reduced, not because differences disappeared, but because purpose brought alignment.
ACTION POINT (LOVE IN PRACTICE)
Today:
• Discuss one meaningful goal or vision you both desire for your marriage
Move from survival to purpose.
TALK ABOUT IT TOGETHER.
What do we believe God wants to accomplish through our marriage?
PRAYER.
Father, open our eyes to the purpose of our marriage. Help us to move beyond routine and embrace the divine assignment You have given us. Align our hearts, our goals, and our decisions with Your will, in Jesus’ name.
CLOSING TRUTH.
Marriage still works…when it is lived with purpose, not just expectation.
