Before you get married

UCB Word For Today · Jul 3, 2026 · 2m

Here are three things you should be clear about before you commit to a lifetime relationship in marriage (if you’re not in this situation yourself, perhaps you could use these points to guide your prayers for others): 1) Does your partner have a strong relationship with Christ? ‘Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?’ (Amos 3:3 NLT). To stay together, you must walk in step and in the same direction. 2) Is your partner growing spiritually? ‘But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ’ (2 Peter 3:18 NIV). If you are not growing together, you…