After 20 years of marriage, Matthew and Jessica Curtis have found more joy, laughter, and love than ever before — and they say it’s not because they’re perfect, but because of the Lord.

In this powerful encouragement, they remind us that rejoicing is the key to refreshing your marriage and drawing on the power of God. When couples choose joy, even in challenges, God restores what’s been broken and breathes new life into the relationship.

As Isaiah 12:3 declares, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” If your marriage needs a fresh outpouring of love and strength, start rejoicing again — and watch the Lord bring you out stronger than ever.

Joy is a spiritual strength that keeps our marriages alive and flourishing, even in seasons of pressure or stress. When we choose joy—when we laugh together, sing, play, remember God’s goodness, and refuse to yield to heaviness—the atmosphere of our home changes. Real joy comes from believing we will see God’s goodness, right in the land of the living. Let’s put on the garment of praise and bring life and refreshment back into our marriages.

Be careful how you think about your husband—your marriage is shaped by your thoughts. Choose thankfulness and watch love flourish.