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For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4
Marriage is a sacred covenant, a beautiful union designed by God to reflect His love for the Church. Yet, beneath the surface of many troubled marriages lie unseen battles—spiritual forces working relentlessly to destroy what God has joined together. While we often focus on visible struggles—neglect, addiction, and broken trust—the deeper, more insidious attacks come from the enemy who despises this holy bond.
When a Christian man and woman enter into Holy Matrimony, they forge more than just a legal or emotional commitment; they become one flesh, bound together in both body and spirit. Their union is a living testimony of Christ and His bride, the Church—a symbol so powerful that Satan and his demonic forces ferociously wage war against it. The Christian home is a prime target, and these attacks are often subtle, creeping in unnoticed until they manifest as bitterness, division, and despair.
The enemy’s tactics are cunning, striking at the very foundation of marriage. Many couples, unaware of the spiritual battle raging around them, seek worldly solutions—self-help strategies, therapy devoid of Biblical truth, or simply ignoring the problem—only to find themselves more entangled in struggle. The reality is that these battles are not merely physical or emotional; they are spiritual. And to fight a spiritual battle, we must wield spiritual weapons.
Scripture calls us to be vigilant, to recognize the unseen war and to arm ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. To neglect this reality is to walk into battle unarmed, and vulnerable to the enemy’s schemes. We must fight—not with anger, manipulation, or despair—but with prayer, fasting, and unwavering faith.
I learned this truth firsthand. Leading up to the heartbreaking day when my marriage ended in divorce, I became acutely aware that this was more than just a human conflict—it was a spiritual war. Though the legal decree was final, I knew in my heart that God was still at work. My wife was ensnared in battles far deeper than what was visible, and the only way to see victory was through the power of prayer.
I gathered an army of intercessors, lifting Amy up before the Lord daily. I prayed for the removal of ungodly influences, for the breaking of strongholds that were pulling her away from God’s plan. The answers did not come overnight, but they did come. One by one, through no earthly intervention, the toxic relationships and destructive forces in her life were stripped away. The voices of darkness were silenced, and the chains that bound her heart were broken. When those strongholds fell, her heart became fertile ground for true transformation. Praise the Lord!
If your marriage is under attack, do not lose hope. The battle may feel relentless, but you are not alone. God has equipped us with powerful weapons—His Word, prayer, fasting, and faith. When we stand firm, refusing to surrender to the enemy’s schemes, strongholds will fall. Do not grow weary. Satan is in this for the long haul, but so must we be. And take heart—greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world! (1 John 4:4). Victory belongs to the Lord.
Thank you so much Tom! This beautiful and hopeful encouragement from the heart of God and His intention for marriage and family is so needed right now. Please if you and Amy would continue to pray for the Wrigley family:
Jeff and Keiran
Samuel, Isaac, David, Benjamin, Matthew, Clare and Maura
Thank you Keiran. We are grateful you found it encouraging. Our prayers continue…
Thank you! It’s bad right now. We have been in court since he has ignored our court ordered custody agreement and withheld our youngest two from me. I know this has to do with healing he needs from his childhood. The root cause of all of our marital troubles are, of course sin, but then not knowing how to communicate effectively when conflict came in. Due to the neglect of that issue 7 years ago this has now become so much more complex and messy. Healthy communication is so important as is a healthy understanding of the gospel. This conflict has drawn me from religion into a relationship with Jesus so I know this is not all loss and wasted time. Suffering with Christ has produced huge spiritual growth for me but please pray for my beloved Jeff and our children. Thank you so much Tom and Amy.
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Does the Lord recognize second marriages? I went into my second marriage believing God ordained our marriage. Were we both deceived?
Thanks for your question Jim. This is case where you will need to read and discern Scripture and be open to the Spirit’s leading. I encourage you to do so. That said, the Lord constantly works through less than ideal circumstances to bring about His will. We have known many couples who are on their 2nd and/or even 3rd marriage who are being used by God. They are not immune from the consequences of past decisions though. Thankfully God’s grace enables us to live and exist in fellowship with the Father if we repent and turn away from our sin.