For Clear Communication Around Money in Marriage
All-Providing Father,
Couples often cite money issues as a significant source of stress in their marriage. While financial concerns can contribute to conflict, it’s often a lack of good communication about the topic that is the real issue. When matters like large expenses, unpaid bills, or debt come up, they can be uncomfortable conversations, so couples often avoid them. It may also be that one spouse knows the other will worry, so they attempt to protect them by withholding certain details. And, sadly, some are just deliberately dishonest and don’t want their spending habits to be discovered by their spouse, so they intentionally seek to hide things from them.
Let your Spirit be present in these marriages with truth and transparency. Remind spouses that they are on the same team. Bless them with straightforward communication in financial matters. Lead them to appreciate the unique money mindset the other brings to the marriage. Guide them to find a balance that allows them to manage well what you entrust to them, to be generous with it, and to enjoy it – together.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.