Daily Devotion

“Marriage is not designed for your happiness alone, but for your holiness. Happiness will follow, but it is not the goal.”

Timothy Keller · The Meaning of Marriage

Scripture

Ephesians 5:25-27 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church through the word and gave himself for it, cleansing it with the washing of water so that he could present it to himself as a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any other blemish, but that it should be holy and blameless.

Reflection

Marriage is not simply about bringing happiness to each other; it is a holy workshop established by God. Through love, patience, and forgiveness, husbands and wives are molded together, becoming increasingly like Christ. Happiness is not a goal, but the fruit of a holy life. When we see our spouse's weakness, we should not complain or escape it, but work with God, becoming helpers and supporters, enabling each other to grow together and revealing the mystery of Christ and the church.