What Doesn't Change

Last night I was reminded of one important element that does not change after you get married - your spiritual life. I'd been contemplating this notion some, realizing the importance of spending time with Jesus each day and how that helps me interact better with Magnus and all, but then last night happened.
See, last night we had some spiritual warfare. We were all ready for bed, and then Magnus made a comment. Something about the comment did not sit well with me. He did not sound totally like himself and that comment made me want to distance myself from him. I asked him a question and he answered it in a somewhat round about way, then asked me why I was asking.
I told him that I thought he was under attack. He paused at that.
I decided I needed to pray and rebuke whatever it was. So I did - prayed, out loud, rebuking a spirit, in the power of the name of Jesus. It can feel funny the first time you try it, but after you realize that we truly ARE in a spiritual battle, it doesn't seem so strange anymore.
There was a definite difference afterwards in our attitudes and interactions - the feeling of distance left, and Magnus felt more at peace.
I am so thankful that the war we wage is not of flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12), and that God has equipped us so that we may stand (Ephesians 6:13-20).
May we continue to learn to stand strong in the face of trials, uncertainties, and fears and rely on God's abundant grace and mercy to sustain us.