So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” James 1:19, NKJV.

There is power in silence in your marriage. Sometimes, it’s wise to simply stop and be silent. Give a moment to calm down and not give an emotional response, but a Spirit-led response. An effective communication response. In our silence, we give God room to speak to us and through us. We give God’s wisdom room to stand up when you and your spouse both sit down. He will grace us to slow down and listen to each other. The enemy would love to destroy the unity in your marriage, the joy and peace in your marriage, and the assignment that the Lord has given both of you to walk out together. Forgiveness, understanding, and a perspective of unity flow more easily after your brief quietness to inquire about God’s will regarding your wife in moments of disagreement or wrong.

Therefore, be slow to speak and give yourself an opportunity to let God speak to you so you can say the loving thing. The considerate thing. The Jesus thing. The last person you want to say something you regret to is your spouse. Love God and your spouse enough to exercise the power of silence.

Prayer: Father, I praise You and thank You for all You have done. I receive the power of silence. Help me to slow to speak and be quick to hear what You have to say to my wife in moments of disagreement or wrong. We will pursue to keep love in and the enemy out. No matter what my wife and I experience, I will stop and give You room to help me have a Spirit-led response. Thank You, Father. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Study: Romans 8:14, Colossians 4:6