In a world where Instagram makes marriage look like matching mugs, fresh sourdough, and monthly goal meetings, it’s easy to forget that real covenant is much messier—and much holier. This post is an honest heart check on what marriage actually requires of us: surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to let God use our spouse to show us… us.

New year, new goals—but what if your resolutions were rooted in God’s reality instead of emotional hype? This post is a call to surrender your plans, pursue God’s wisdom, and embrace the discipline that produces lasting fruit.