What If There’s Nothing Wrong With Your Marriage?

In a world constantly trying to tell us what’s broken, it's easy to start wondering, “Is there something wrong with my marriage?”

Everywhere you turn—social media, podcasts, books, influencers—someone’s pointing out red flags, unmet expectations, or hidden problems. There's no shortage of voices telling you that if your marriage doesn’t look a certain way, sound a certain way, or feel a certain way all the time, then something must be off.

But what if… there’s nothing wrong with your marriage?

What if you just need a date night?
What if you need a walk outside and some fresh air with your spouse?
What if what you really need is to shut off Instagram and start thanking God for the home He’s already given you?

Maybe your car isn’t the newest, but it gets you where you need to go.
Maybe your house isn’t Pinterest-perfect, but it’s filled with love and laughter.
Maybe your spouse isn’t flawless—but they’ve stood by you.

As believers, we have to be careful what we allow into our hearts and minds. Because the more we fixate on what’s lacking, the more our hearts start to believe something is broken—even when it’s not.

I (Liz) can tell you from personal experience, I’ve walked around in a funk, thinking about all the things that weren’t going right. And then Armando and I go out for coffee, he cracks a joke, and suddenly—everything shifts. Or I stop, whisper a quiet “thank You” to God, and the simple act of gratitude turns my whole heart around.

That’s the power of perspective.

There's a quote I love that says:

And Scripture backs it up beautifully:

Do you believe the best about your spouse?
Do you believe the best about your marriage?
Because what you believe shapes what you see—and what you see shapes how you love.

Maybe your marriage just needs a shift in focus. Not a big intervention. Not a 10-step reinvention. Just a re-centering. A realignment back to the One who holds it all together.

Maybe what your marriage really needs is Jesus—at the center of your thoughts, your words, your posture, and your perspective.

So today, if you’re feeling off or disconnected, ask yourself:

• Have I prayed today?

• Have I opened my Bible?

• Have I thanked God for the gift of my spouse?

• Have I taken time to rest, reconnect, or simply enjoy what we already have?

Lift your eyes to the hills.
Stop staring down into the valley.
Hope is still there. Joy is still available. Jesus is still the answer.

And your marriage might not be broken at all.
Maybe it just needs a moment of grace, a spark of gratitude, and a reminder that love is still worth fighting—and smiling—for.

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-Liz and Armando