This post was most recently updated on May 2nd, 2024
Every day we hear heartbreaking stories of marriages failing and falling apart. These couples had the greatest intentions when starting out, but somehow, life left their marriages broken and their hearts tattered.
When we hear these gut-wrenching stories, we often think, “Please, Lord… don’t let that happen to my […]When we hear these gut-wrenching stories, we often think, 
“Please, Lord… don’t let that happen to my marriage.
While it would be impossible (and arrogant!) to assume that every marriage follows a particular pattern.
I would argue that many marriages that are in trouble show one or more of the signs that I’m going to mention in this post.Do you see these happening in your marriage? For the health of your marriage, I encourage you to read through this list with an open and honest heart.
Note: I purposely based these “marriage warning signs” around scriptural truths. If you see this happening in your marriage, I highly encourage you to meditate on these biblical truths for more wisdom and application for your particular situation!
Also, physical or mental abuse are definite signs of a marriage in trouble. I’d advise that you seek immediate help should this describe your marriage.
You don’t desire to serve your spouse or to put them first.
You care less and less about your spouse’s opinions or desires.
Unresolved conflict has built in your marriage and forgiveness seems difficult.
Physical intimacy is non-existent or done with a lustful heart.
You’re no longer making regular, intentional investments in your marriage.
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Christian Marriage Problem
Contrary to what many may have perceived , the Christian beliefs and practices of many denominations hasn’t been enough to thwart the increase in divorce rate among the Christian communities.
This was shocking to me that even in a Pew report on divorce rates among various sects of Christianity, some Christians had a significantly higher chance of going through a divorce than even atheists.
Perhaps like many other moral teachings that have had a profound effect on shaping society, premarital sex, abortion, gay marriage, married Christians were not immune from the social influences that dominate so much of our culture.
Sure, we can turn to the Bible and its teachings, however even Biblical interpretation and exegesis are influenced by personal opinions that determine what is moral and conforming to Gods will, and what is not and opposed to it.
What is Love in a Marriage
Even in non-Christian marriages, the meaning of Love and what it entails with regards to marriage comes front and center. Fortunately the scriptures gives us numerous examples of what love is, what sacrifice is. Even if this type of love doesn’t explicitly state love in a marriage, the love that it does teach, and all the virtues that come with it are universal and pivotal to the success and happiness of a Christian marriage.
It’s wonderful to share the faith and love of God with a spouse. There’s no better way to celebrate this unity between 2 loving souls than through marriage. It’s a wonderful gift, a wonderful blessing when its good fruits(a family) are born from this very special love between 2 persons and the loving God who created them.
