How to Overcome Hard Times in Marriage: Finding Strength in Faith
Having hard times in your marriage? Myron and I have had our fair share! Life-threatening illness, financial ruin, the loss of a child, drastic personality differences, wounds from childhood—the list goes on. Marriage has not been an easy road for us, and I’d be lying if I said we always got it right. But through it all, I can say this: I am so grateful for the 31 years I’ve been married to this man.
He is not perfect. I am not perfect. Our love is not perfect. But one thing has remained steadfast—his love for God. And dare I say, he loves God more than he loves me. That might seem like an odd statement, but it’s one of the things I’m most grateful for. Because when we were at our weakest, when love felt strained under the weight of grief and hardship, it was his love for God that kept him fighting for our marriage. And it was my love for God that did the same.
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I want to share something with you. It’s a song that beautifully captures what truly matters in a marriage—not the grand romantic gestures or the picture-perfect moments, but the quiet faithfulness, the choosing of each other day after day, and the love that endures long after the honeymoon phase fades.
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This song makes me think about what really matters. If we are blessed with fifty years from now, what will have made the difference in our marriages? It won’t be the flowers or the fancy dinners (though those are nice). It will be the choice to love even when it’s hard. To pray when we feel hopeless. To stand by each other when life knocks us down.
If you’re struggling in your marriage today, I want to encourage you: Hard times don’t have to mean the end of your love story. Christian marriage help during hard times can bring hope and restoration.
And if grief has placed a strain on your marriage, you are not alone. Christian couples navigating grief can find healing and connection through faith. That’s why I’m working on a special resource for grieving couples. If this is something you’d like to hear more about, stay tuned—I’ll be sharing more soon.
This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate not just love, but the kind of love that lasts. The kind of love that chooses faith over fear, commitment over convenience, and grace over perfection.
I’d love to hear from you—What’s one thing you’re grateful for in your marriage today? Share in the comments. Also, if you’re looking for more encouragement, sign up for my newsletter where I share resources and insights on strengthening Christian marriages.
Wishing you love and strength in every season, Jenny
