Discover a devotional about marriage for 2026: 10 best devotionals for married couples
Explore the 10 best devotionals for married couples in 2026. These top Christian picks will help strengthen your marriage and draw you and your spouse closer to God. This curated list will help you select a devotional about marriage for the new year.
From devotions based on the popular Christian movie “Fireproof” to books often gifted at weddings or engagement celebrations, these 10 best devotionals take a range of approaches to strengthening marriages, from a humorous or lighter approach to one designed to “bulletproof” the marriages of military and law enforcement officers.
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Top 10 devotionals for married couples to start the new year
1. ‘The Love Dare’ by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick
“The Love Dare: A 40-Day Challenge for Husbands and Wives to Understand and Practice Unconditional Love” by Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick is a bestselling devotional about marriage that challenges couples to practice daily challenges of unconditional love.
Written specifically to build off the Christian movie “Fireproof,” the brothers are filmmakers and pasters who wanted to more widely share and help couples apply concepts from the movie. Readers say they have benefited from a renewed sense of intimacy, improved communication, and stronger bonds with their spouse, even if their marriage is currently struggling.
Some readers say this devotional changed their view of their space and helped save their marriage with practical steps on how to love their spouse unconditionally. The Kendrick brothers also wrote “The Love Dare Day by Day: A Year of Devotions for Couples,” another popular choice for devotionals about marriage.
“Devotions for a Sacred Marriage: A Year of Weekly Devotions for Couples” by Gary Thomas is a 52-week devotional about marriage that focuses on how it creates a path to holiness and knowing God. Couples say they benefit from how the devotional helps them reframe their views as spiritual growth opportunities, which can foster closeness to God and each other.
Adopting a Perspective shift from “happy marriage” to “holy marriage,” Thomas wrote this marriage devotional based on his “Sacred Marriage” book as a weekly tool to help couples grow closer to God and each other. It’s often cited as one of the best devotions for married couples.
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“The Meaning of Marriage: A Couple's Devotional: A Year of Daily Devotions” by Timothy Keller and Kathy Keller is a year-long, 365-day devotional that focuses on biblical marriage principles, Scriptures, and prayers. Many married couples have found the insights the Kellers share about God’s design for a long, lasting, and rewarding marriage inspiring and insightful.
Timothy Keller is known for his bestselling books on theology and apologetics, which makes this devotional about marriage unique, as he includes gospel-centered wisdom along with his wife’s perspective. Long-time pastors, the Kellers also wrote the book “The Meaning of Marriage” to provide daily application for couples. Readers have said they enjoy discussing each day’s prompts, with some conversations turning lively, and appreciate the book's wisdom despite some repetition.
“Mr. & Mrs.: 366 Devotions for Couples Enrich Your Marriage and Relationship” by Rob Teigen and Joanna Teigen weaves Scripture, inspiration, and prayers together in a daily devotional that encourages married couples to build their relationship with God together.
Written with a relatable back-and-forth of a husband and wife, this devotional is warm and relatable. Married for more than 30 years and with five children, the Teigens draw on their personal experiences guiding young couples toward deeper intimacy with God and each other. Many readers say they enjoy giving this marriage devotional as a wedding gift, as it encourages newly married couples to create a daily habit of prayer and connection together.
“Celebrate Your Marriage: 365 Daily Devotions for Busy Couples” by Jay Laffoon and Laura Laffoon is a daily devotional written for busy couples seeking a short, uplifting, inspirational message. With practical wisdom, simple application steps, and a message infused with humor, readers say this devotional is a charming, authentic mix that can add some levity and joy to the day.
Specifically written for time-crunched couples, the founders of Celebrate Ministries drew on decades of experience running marriage conferences. Readers say they love the humor-infused encouragement, which takes a lighter-hearted approach to a devotional for married couples.
“Night Light: A Devotional for Couples” by Dr. James Dobson and Shirley Dobson is published by Focus on the Family, an often-recommended resource for marriage and family tools, and features daily readings with stories, Scripture, reflection questions, and prayers.
Couples say they benefit from renewed intimacy. As with many Focus on the Family resources, this marriage devotional emphasizes a “three-person” marriage with God at the center. Concerned about rising divorce rates and wanting to provide practical encouragement, the Dobsons wanted to create a resource for busy couples who are exhausted or feeling overwhelmed with their schedules or the fast pace of life.
“Bulletproof Marriage: A 90-Day Devotional” by Adam Davis and Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a daily devotional specifically written for military couples or those who are first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. With first-hand knowledge of what is often a high-stress lifestyle, this devotional focuses on marriage durability and resilience.
Grossman is a retired Army Ranger, and Davis is a former law enforcement officer, experiences that allow them to tailor this devotional toward married couples who face the unique challenges as part of the “Sheepdog” community.
They apply biblical principles and wisdom to unique challenges, from long hours and witnessing or experiencing trauma, to cultural isolation amid a polarizing political environment. Readers say they appreciate this devotional’s focus on the shared experiences and prioritizing building resilient and faith-based relationships
“#Staymarried: A Couples Devotional” by Michelle Peterson features weekly meditations on faith and joy in marriage, which she encourages you to spend 30 minutes each week reflecting on together. Couples say they’ve benefited from Peterson’s practical and relatable stories of growth and felt renewed in their commitment to each other.
This devotional is a modern twist on the traditional devotional about marriage, with its “hashtag” inspired title and weekly structure that asks only 30 minutes of your time each week. Peterson hosts a popular blog and podcast with her husband, and wrote this devotional after noticing so many friends were divorcing after only five years of marriage. The central question — “What does it take to stay married?” — weaves biblical wisdom, research, and practical tools together.
“The Marriage Devotional: 52 Days to Strengthen the Soul of Your Marriage” by Levi Lusko and Jennie Lusko is a weekly devotional to strengthen your marriage by deepening the connection between your soul and renewing your marriage with spiritual depth.
Written by a married couple, the Luskos wanted to provide a practical devotional that addresses the challenges of navigating married life, from navigating finances, emotional hurts and hangups, and the chaos of a busy family life. Readers say this devotional is refreshing, as it provides tools for married couples navigating real-world issues after the “honeymoon” phase wears off.
“The Marriage Gift: 365 Prayers for Our Marriage” by Aaron Smith and Jennifer Smith offers daily prayers focused on marriage and marriage transformation. Married couples say they’ve benefited from the prayer-powered encouragement, inspiration, and guidance in praying together.
What’s unique is how “The Marriage Gift” is entirely based on prayer. Written by the same couple who wrote “Marriage after God,” the Smiths challenge married couples to a 1-year challenge to pray together daily, which they believe will transform their lives and relationship. Couples who have taken the prayer challenge say it radically shifts their marriage and helps them pray each day boldly together.
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