Marriage often feels like a balancing act.

One arm is carrying the weight of life—responsibilities, work, finances, decisions. The other is cradling the emotional, spiritual, and relational needs of your spouse, your children, your home. And in the middle of it all, you wonder: Who’s holding me?

This image reminds us of how God fathers us. Romans 8:15 says, “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’”
Galatians 4:6 adds, “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba, Father.’”

In the same way that we try to manage both the burdens and the beauty of marriage, our Heavenly Father carries us with strength and tenderness. He is always “taking care of business” while being intimately involved in our lives.

At Elevate & Thrive Together, we walk with couples who are juggling life and longing for connection. We help them become the healthiest version of themselves—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually—so their marriage can thrive.

Because a thriving marriage doesn’t come from perfection, but from knowing who holds you both.

So when your hands feel full, your patience feels thin, or your heart feels heavy—remember: your Father sees you. He’s walking beside you. He’s carrying you both.

Let’s build marriages that thrive—together.

Written by Maribel