Marriage isn't built in a day. It's built every day.Marriage is one of life's greatest adventures. It is full of joy and laughter, but it also brings challenges that test our patience, faith and character. Getting married is like planting a garden: it looks beautiful on the wedding day, but it takes a lifetime of tending to make it flourish.

Over the years J.John and Killy have learned that a great marriage doesn't just happen, it is built intentionally, day by day. That's why they have written this devotional: to help couples prepare for, strengthen, or refresh their marriage with God at the centre.

Across these forty days you'll explore themes that matter: communication, forgiveness, romance, resilience, commitment and more. Each day includes a Bible verse, a reflection to ponder, questions to talk through, a way to go deeper, a prayer to pray together and a personal reflection from Killy because marriage is always a duet, never a solo.

This devotional is honest, practical and encouraging. You'll find wisdom from the Bible, stories from life and even a sprinkle of humour (because every marriageneeds laughter).

As you journey through these pages, you'll discover not just how to survive marriage, but how to make it thrive.

Whether you are preparing for marriage, newly married or many years in, may these forty days help you build or rebuild a relationship that is faithful, joyful and enduring – a marriage that reflects the love of Christ.

Marriage Works when you work on it.