Back to the Garden: God’s Design for Marriage

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Marriage, as designed by God, was meant to be a relationship of deep connection, love, and fruitfulness. Adam and Eve’s union in the Garden of Eden was pure and unburdened—free from shame, conflict, and struggle. Yet, after their disobedience, the reality of marriage changed. No longer effortless, it required patience, faith, and intentional effort.

Like the Parable of the Sower, a thriving marriage depends on the soil in which it is planted. Some relationships struggle under the weight of misunderstandings and neglect, while others flourish through love, faith, and perseverance. Even in a fallen world, God’s design for marriage remains, offering couples the opportunity to cultivate a strong, fruitful bond rooted in His wisdom.