Let’s talk real—temptation is coming for your marriage whether you’re ready or not. And the time to defend your covenant isn’t when the attack shows up... it’s before. You don’t wait for the fire to buy a fire extinguisher. You build the wall before the war.
Our springboard for today’s discussion is:
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” — Matthew 26:41 (ESV)
You may love your wife deeply. You may be committed. But no man is immune to temptation—not me, not you, not anyone. We’re all one careless glance, one tired moment, one spiritual slump away from opening the door to the enemy.
And the enemy? He’s not creative—just relentless. He attacks through the same old lies: “You deserve more,” “She doesn’t understand you,” “It’s just harmless,” or, “It’ll stay secret.”
That’s why we’ve got to stay on guard.
Guarding your marriage starts with guarding your mind. What are you feeding it? What are you allowing through your eyes, your ears, your heart? You can’t flirt with sin and be surprised when it flirts back.
It also means building habits of faithfulness. Daily prayer. Scripture in front of you. Accountability in place. Honesty in your marriage. And yes—setting boundaries that look extreme to the world but make perfect sense to a man who wants to finish strong.
I’ve had to learn that strength isn’t found in trusting myself... but in distrusting my flesh. That’s why I keep watch. I stay in the Word. I confess fast. I invite light into the dark corners before darkness takes root.
If you want to honor God, protect your wife, and preserve your legacy—guard the gate. Don’t wait until it’s too late.
Question of the Day:
What area of your life have you left unguarded—and what wall needs to be built today?
Mini Call to Action:
Confess what’s been slipping. Set a new boundary. Block a site. Make the call. Whatever it takes—close that door before it becomes a stronghold.
Prayer:
Lord, help me guard what You’ve given me. Keep my eyes focused, my heart clean, and my spirit awake. Let no temptation take root in my life. Strengthen me to stand when no one’s watching. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Let’s Get to Work.
You don’t fight for your marriage when it’s falling apart—you fight for it when it’s strong. Stay alert. Stay armored. Stay faithful.
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