Overview

Marriage isn’t built in a day. It’s built every day. Marriage is one of life’s greatest adventures. It is full of joy and laughter, but it also brings challenges that test our patience, faith and character. Getting married is like planting a garden: it looks beautiful on the wedding day, but it takes a lifetime of tending to make it flourish. Over the years J.John and Killy have learned that a great marriage doesn’t just happen, it is built intentionally, day by day. That’s why they have written this devotional: to help couples prepare for, strengthen, or refresh their marriage with God at the centre. Across these forty days you’ll explore themes that matter: communication, forgiveness, romance, resilience, commitment and more. Each day includes a Bible verse, a reflection to ponder, questions to talk through, a way to go deeper, a prayer to pray together and a personal reflection from Killy because marriage is always a duet, never a solo. This devotional is honest, practical and encouraging. You’ll find wisdom from the Bible, stories from life and even a sprinkle of humour (because every marriageneeds laughter). As you journey through these pages, you’ll discover not just how to survive marriage, but how to make it thrive. Whether you are preparing for marriage, newly married or many years in, may these forty days help you build or rebuild a relationship that is faithful, joyful and enduring – a marriage that reflects the love of Christ. Marriage Works when you work on it.

Full Product Details

Author:   J.John
Publisher:   Philo Trust
Imprint:   Philo Trust
Dimensions:   Width: 11.80cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 16.40cm
Weight:   0.225kg
ISBN:  

9781912326495

ISBN 10:   1912326493
Pages:   186
Publication Date:   03 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Introduction How to use this devotional Day 1 - What are we even doing here? Day 2 - Building love that lasts Day 3 - Keeping God at the centre Day 4 - Getting real about expectations Day 5 - The real meaning of a wedding Day 6 - The myth of the extended honeymoon Day 7 - Six priorities - 1: Expect to make an effort Day 8 - Six priorities - 2: Be prepared for difficulties Day 9 - Six priorities - 3: Take time and make time Day 10 - Six priorities - 4: Tread gently Day 11 - Six priorities - 5: Learn to communicate Day 12 - Six priorities - 6: Learn to love Day 13 - Make marriage your main priority Day 14 - Take the initiative - communicate! Day 15 - Think long-term Day 16 - From me to we Day 17 - Admit your mistakes and forgive theirs Day 18 - Beware of complacency  Day 19 - Stay real Day 20 - Love in every way you can Day 21 - Setting your own standards Day 22 - Avoid the pressure for performance Day 23 - The right attitude to intimacy Day 24 - Cultivate good sex Day 25 - Love that transforms lovemaking Day 26 - Creating a new family Day 27 - Breaking free of the past Day 28 - Creating new patterns Day 29 - Financial unity Day 30 - Mutual support Day 31 - Mutual defence Day 32 - When kids enter the picture Day 33 - Values, purpose, strength, hope Day 34 - Dealing with problems Day 35 - Preparing for conflict Day 36 - Ten principles for handling marriage conflict Day 37 - Understand marriage  Day 38 - Understand love Day 39 - Be fully committed to marriage  Day 40 - Be encouraged about marriage Final word from J.John and Killy

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J.John is an evangelist, minister, speaker, broadcaster and writer. He has been in ministry for four decades, and has spoken in towns, cities and universities in 69 countries. J.John lives near London in England. He is married to Killy and is a father and grandfather.

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