Devotionals | Marriage United

Devotionals.

Reading the Bible together is one of the best things you can do for your marriage. Tools such as daily devotionals can bring you closer to God and to your spouse - forming a Marriage United. Benefits of completing devotionals as a couple:

Increased Intimacy

Opening up about personal thoughts and feelings regarding faith can foster a deeper connection and greater understanding between partners.

Improved Communication

Talking about Scripture encourages open dialogue about values, struggles, and dreams for the marriage.

Spiritual Growth

Reading and studying scripture together, enables couples to deepen their faith and apply biblical teachings to their relationship.

Shared Purpose

Making daily devotionals a priority fosters a sense of shared purpose and deepens the couple's commitment to one another.

Recommended Devotionals

These devotionals can be accessed on the YouVersion Bible App or through Bible.com.
Here are some that we recommend - and we'll keep adding more!

Simply download the YouVersion Bible App and select a devotional to begin.

You and Me Forever

Francis & Lisa Chan

A 30-day reading plan to help couples move beyond conventional discussions about marriage and explore Scripture to uncover what it truly means to have a relationship that fulfills the deepest longings of our souls. You and Me Forever will reshape the way we see and approach our marriages.

Biblical Secrets to a Happy Marriage

Shaunti Feldhahn

This 14-day reading plan reveals essential Biblical truths we often overlook - truths that, when put into practice, can bring about remarkable transformation. Shaunti Feldhahn conducted extensive research to uncover key factors that contribute to a thriving marriage. Her findings align perfectly with wisdom found in the Bible.

Putting God First in Your Marriage

Dr. Kim Kimberling

This 5-day plan by Dr. Kim Kimberling offers a glimpse into one couple's journey and their decision to prioritize God in their marriage. It will guide you in recognizing God's presence in your life and choosing to put Him at the center. Complete this plan together and take a step toward a Marriage United!

Fighting for My Marriage

Dave and Ashley Willis

7-day reading plan by Stronger Marriages for couples navigating challenging seasons in their marriage (including those who may be fighting alone without the support of their spouse). Each day offers encouragement, Biblical wisdom, and practical strategies to help you build a stronger, healthier marriage.

Marriage Matters

Roxanne Parks

In this 8-day reading plan, Roxanne Parks shares her top insights from 34 years of marriage, having four kids in five years, and navigating challenges like hardships and teenage rebellion. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your marriage to build a lasting, lifelong love.

Strengthen Your Marriage

Jesse Bradley

This is a 30 day course broken into 4 weekly themes. It's structured to be straightforward, practical, and enjoyable. Explore four weekly themes: unity, joy, peace, and purpose. Each day features a short marriage video, along with three discussion questions and a motivating challenge to complete together.

Breathe Spiritual Passion Into Your Marriage

Gary Thomas

This 7-day reading plan is taken from the book A Lifelong Love by Gary Thomas. This devotional explores the eternal purpose of marriage, offering practical tools to help shape your relationship into a powerful, inspiring partnership that radiates spiritual life to those around you. Use this plan to help breathe spiritual passion into your marriage.

Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

This 7-day reading plan is centered around 7 key questions to ask before (and after) marriage. They’re ideal for reading together with your fiancé or newlywed spouse. Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott are best-selling authors and founders of the acclaimed SYMBIS marriage assessment.

Fully Connected Marriage

Elevate Him

This 7-day reading plan describes how God designed marriage not for perfection, but to reflect the relationship between Jesus and the bride of Christ, the Church. A fully connected marriage is a partnership where both spouses are dedicated to pursuing God and each other daily.

From This Day Forward

Craig & Amy Groeschel

This 7-day plan describes how a strong marriage starts with the choices you make today. Pastor Craig Groeschel and his wife, Amy, share five commitments to help you build a lasting relationship: Seek God, resolve conflicts gracefully, embrace joy, maintain purity, and persevere no matter what.

Distractions in Marriage - Part 1

Dr. Kim Kimberling (Awesome Marriage)

In this 5-day devotional, Dr. Kim explores the distractions that can pull you away from your marriage. You'll discover ways to guard your relationship while also nurturing it. Each day includes a brief devotional, scripture, a short video, and reflection questions to help strengthen your marriage.

Distractions in Marriage - Part 2

Dr. Kim Kimberling (Awesome Marriage)

In this 4-day devotional, Dr. Kim continues to explore the distractions in life that can interfere with your marriage. Learn practical ways to shield your relationship from these challenges while fostering its growth. Each day features a brief devotional, scripture, a short video, and reflective questions designed to help you strengthen your marriage.

Build a Better Marriage by Building a Biblical Perspective

Dr. Kim Kimberling (Awesome Marriage)

This 5-day devotional will help you improve your perspective in marriage. In marriage, our view of our spouse can shift, leading to misunderstandings and conflict. With the world's negative messages about marriage, it's important to combat those lies by prayerfully reframing our perspective.

Before You Split

Toni Nieuwhof

This 5-day devotional is written by a former divorce attorney and pastor's wife who wants to inspire couples to rekindle joy in their marriage. Do you wonder if your marriage is over? Hold onto hope, because there's still a chance to turn things around! This devotional is here to walk with you through that journey.

Conflict as a Catalyst

Dr. Juli Slattery

Many assume that lack of conflict means everything's fine. But the truth is, conflict is inevitable. This 10-day devotional helps us see how God can use conflict ... not to divide us, but to draw us closer. Instead of letting it become a source of destruction, we can use it as a catalyst to deepen our intimacy and strengthen our connection.

Have a plan to recommend?

If you've completed a meaningful marriage devotional on the Bible App that isn't listed here, we'd love to hear about it! Please share it with us!