Matthew 18:18-20 "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." As I read this scripture, I am reminded to focus on the part that talks about "loose on earth." Matthew reminds us that we have the authority to lose things here on Earth. I am quickly reminded that I have the power to loosen and bind peace over my family here on Earth. What a powerful reminder!
When we get married, we vow to love and support one another, and oftentimes to we end up having to correct one another and pray that we have the maturity to do so in a graceful manner because the word teaches us that our spouse is not our enemy. As we grow spiritually, we learn about warfare, this never-ending battle of God's Kingdom and Satan's Kingdom, light and darkness. This by all means is not about condemnation against our spouse, but when we see areas in their life that don't align with the path God has for them, as their life partner, we are responsible to lovingly address these issues using biblical principles and learn how to fight in warfare is key to making it through.
The enemy sets out to kill, steal, and destroy, and we must be ready for battle to defend our families. His sole purpose is to destroy families, especially Christ-centered homes. Did you know that the blood of Jesus gives you authority to rebuke, loosen, bind, and cast out to darkness that which comes to steal your peace?
It’s essential to be in one accord so that it is clear to you that your spouse is not the enemy; you have an unseen enemy that comes dressed as anger, financial burden, illness, and much more. The blood of Jesus gives you the authority to rebuke, loosen, bind, and cast out these attacks so that you are set free and delivered.
"Lord, we ask for Your wisdom as we navigate our relationship. Lord, we rebuke any attack orchestrated by the enemy; we bind that situation trying to tear us apart, trying to steal our peace; we loosen it, we bind it, and cast it out into darkness. Instead, we lose and bind joy and peace in our home and over our family. Father, may your blessings pour over our union. Shine Your light into any areas of darkness and reveal them to us so that, in the name of Jesus, we pray, driving away anything that does not align with Your will for our marriage. Amen."
