# A Prayer for Married Couples
*2015-02-12*

> Bill Young offers a special prayer for married couples, asking God to bless their union and deepen their love, especially as Valentine's Day approaches.

## Opening Thoughts

Good afternoon. This is Bill Young, and welcome to the Prayer and Lunch podcast. Today is the day before Valentine's Day, so I wanted to share a special prayer for married couples and for all couples who seek to grow in love through prayer.

## The Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, You blessed the union of husband and wife so that we might reflect the union of Christ with His Church. Look with kindness on us. Renew our marriage covenant. Increase Your love in us and strengthen our bond of peace, so that with our children we may always rejoice in the gift of Your blessing. We ask this through Christ. Amen.

## Closing Blessing

May God bless all the couples out there, especially married couples, this Valentine's Day.

*May the love of Christ deepen the love within every marriage.*