We understand your desire for a loving and godly marriage, and we are here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. Firstly, let's address the use of the term "partner." In the biblical context, marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman (Matthew 19:4-6, WEB), so we will use the terms "husband" or "wife" in our response.
We commend you for your commitment to your marital vows and your desire to live a godly life with your spouse. The Bible tells us that love is not merely a feeling, but an action (1 John 3:18, WEB). It encourages us to be patient, kind, not envious, not boastful, not arrogant, not rude, not seeking our own way, not irritable, and not keeping a record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; it bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things (1 Corinthians 13:4-7, WEB).
Let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your help in this marriage. Please soften our hearts, Lord, and remove any hardness or bitterness. Help us to see our spouse as You see them, to love, respect, and appreciate them as You do. Grant us the strength to be a good, loving, and selfless helper, always seeking to build each other up and never tear down. Guide us in living a godly life together, that our marriage may glorify You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
We encourage you to continually pray for your marriage and to study what the Bible says about love, forgiveness, and marital roles (Ephesians 5:22-33, WEB). Remember, it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God (John 14:6, WEB), and it is through Him that we can find the strength and wisdom to navigate our marriages.
If there are any specific issues or sins in your marriage, such as fornication or adultery, it's important to address them directly, seeking forgiveness and repentance (Matthew 5:27-28, WEB; Hebrews 13:4, WEB). However, since you did not mention any specific sin, we encourage you to examine your hearts and seek God's will in all areas of your marriage.