Reading: Malachi 2:13-16; Ephesians 5:25-33

Devotional: Contracts say, "I'll stay while it works." Covenants say, "I'll fight for you while we work." God hates divorce because He loves covenant faithfulness. Marriage isn't a negotiation where you give only if you get; it's an unconditional promise reflecting Christ's love for the Church. Jesus didn't love us because we performed well—He loved us while we were still sinners. Covenant love makes provision for weakness and failure. It doesn't keep score; it keeps showing up. When the fire grows cold, covenant partners don't abandon the fireplace—they tend it. They add wood. They remove ashes. They protect the flame. "I do" isn't a moment; it's a daily direction.

Today, renew your vows in your heart. Recommit to permanence, not perfection. Ask God to make you the spouse your partner needs. Covenant love doesn't quit—it rekindles.