10 Scriptures To Help Carry The Spirit Of Patience In A Marriage
Vanessa Heartfelt is supported by its readers. I may earn a small affiliate commission when you buy through links on this website, at no extra cost to you. Learn more.Marriage is a beautiful journey, filled with love, laughter, and the occasional “How did their socks end up there?” moment. It's a union that requires commitment, understanding, and, most importantly, patience—lots of it. While love is the foundation, patience is often the glue that keeps things together when the going gets tough.
In those moments when your patience is running thin, and the quirks of your loved one, are starting to feel more like tests of endurance, it's helpful to remember that you're not alone. The Bible offers timeless wisdom that can provide strength, comfort, and yes, even a little extra patience to navigate the ups and downs of married life.
In this collection, we've gathered ten scriptures that are perfect for those times when you need a gentle reminder to breathe, count to ten, and lean on faith. Whether you’re looking to soothe your soul, inspire your partner, or just find some peace amidst the chaos, these verses are here to help carry the spirit of patience in your marriage.
1. Colossians Chapter 3, Verse 12
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
2. Hebrews Chapter 6, Verse 12
We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
3. Ephesians Chapter 4, Verses 2-3
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
4. Romans Chapter 8, Verse 25
But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
5. Romans Chapter 15, Verse 5
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.
6. James Chapter 1, Verse 4
Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
7. 2 Thessalonians Chapter 3, Verse 5
May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
8. Romans Chapter 12, Verse 12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
9. Proverbs Chapter 15, Verse 18
A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.
10. Luke Chapter 21, Verse 19
Stand firm, and you will win life.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank for my brothers and sisters reading this right now. I pray that you are always in the midst of their marriage. As they grow and flourish, as one flesh and one body, may your love overflow in their individual lives and within their union. Through the trials that arise, may the spirit of patience, remind them of the covenant they made to one another. I pray that you cover them, keep them and guide them, as they travel this beautiful journey together. May you nurture their marriage, in perfect harmony, as they honor one another, the way that Christ loves and honors them. May your grace continue to hold authority over their lives, as you bind everything together, according to your promises, you hold for the husbands and wives in Christ. May the kindness and mercy you grant, shine throughout their marriage, in Jesus' name I pray. Amen xx
