Forgiveness in Marriage by Billy Graham

Day By Day With Billy Graham

Day 172 of 366 Forgiveness in Marriage It is unfortunate in a marriage if there is an array of sordid memories of past sins on the part of either partner. If young people could only realize that a happy marriage depends not only on the present, but upon the past, they would be more reluctant to enter into loose, intimate relations with anyone and everyone. Many a marriage has been imperiled by the backlash of past sins, which were not just confessed, but "found out." As to the necessity of confessing past sins to one's mate, I don't think it is always advisable or necessary. I have known of homes that were wrecked by such confessions. The main thing is to confess any past wrongs to God, resolve to be true to your marriage vows; and absolve the black past by a spotless present. Daily Prayer Thank You for forgiving and forgetting the past. Help me to do the same, Lord. 1 John 1:9 NASB 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.