Adam Davis - Bulletproof Marriage: A 90-Day Devotional

With Bulletproof Marriage, Col. Grossman and Adam Davis provide precision guidance for sheepdogs on how to build resilient marriages. This is an essential guide for Americas protectors to work on their most important relationship, which often suffers mightily while they serve us.

Mark Divine, author of The Way of the SEAL, and founder of Sealfit and Unbeatable Mind

Marriage is not easy and being married to a sheepdog is not for the faint of heart. This book, along with your Bible, is a great tool to keep your marriage strong! This will bless many couples. Thank you for writing it.

Stephanie Rogish, wife of a cop and author of the Sheepdogs kids book

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Bulletproof Marriage: A 90-Day Devotional

Copyright 2019 by Adam Davis and David Grossman

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ADAM DAVIS
To my best friend, the best gift God sent me in this life, my wife, Amber. You are truly a gift from heaven for me. I am thankful for you!

LT. COL. DAVID GROSSMAN
To my bride of forty-two years, my high school sweetheart, my Jeanne. More precious than rubies. I praise God for you!

This book is for all sheepdogs (by whom, in this context, we mean all first responders and military) and your spouses. Throughout your journey along this selfless path, you will face unimaginable challenges. Challenges most will never understand or experience. These circumstances can create a more unified commitment and bond between you and your spouse, or it can create an atmosphere of contention and strife.

If this is your first time hearing the phrase sheepdog, its important to understand the deeper meaning of this phrase.

The sheepdog is the one, guided by the Great Shepherd, who is willing to fight for, and at times even die for, other peoples loved onesthe innocent sheep. The wolf is eager to kill, steal, and destroy, but only the sheepdog and the Great Shepherd love enough to die for the sake of all the sheep! Sometimes the greatest love is not sacrificing your life, but living a life of sacrifice. As a sheepdog, whether military or first responder, you have chosen a life of sacrifice. We store up our riches in heaven, but studying Gods Word and following His path can provide us with amazing gifts of strength, peace, and wisdom. One of His greatest blessings can be found in your relationship with your spouse. Use this ninety-day devotional to grow closer to Christ and build a more resilient, bulletproof marriage.

One day the sheepdog will finally rest at the feet of the Great Shepherd, yearning to hear those words, Well done, thou good and faithful servant (Matthew 25:21 KJV).

As you move through this devotional, you will encounter relevant Scripture and daily devotions designed for you and your spouse. Many are real stories in which the names and identities have been changed. After each devotion is a quick tip summarizing the devotion for that day and practical action steps for you and your spouse. To complete the days entry, youll find a specific challenge for each of you, a few questions you can discuss together, and a prayer.

As you progress through this devotional, dont look at it as another book. Its a ninety-day challengea marriage boot campdesigned to help you make your marriage stronger and more resilient. Theres more in this book than you can probably tackle in one pass. So just grab what you can this time around and let it be a resource God uses in your marriage for years to come.

Take ninety days to bulletproof your marriage and make it as great as it can be. Are you up for it?

Dave Grossman

Lt. Col., US Army (ret.)

Author and sheepdog

Jesus looked at them intently and said, Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.

MATTHEW 19:26 NLT

Hey rookie, what are you doing in the patrol briefing room at this time of day?

The pasty-looking sergeant wasnt really concerned with Robinsons reason for being there. He just wanted him gone from his presence.

Hey sarge, I was wrapping up some paperwork and heading back out. About to meet my wife for lunch.

You married? How long? the sergeant asked.

Weve been married six years. Two kids.

Without wasting a breath, the sergeant replied, I give it five more. Five years on this job and youll be divorced. Its impossible for a cop to stay married with the crap we see every day. Good luck kid. Youre gonna need it.

That conversation didnt quite hit the encouragement level the newly sworn officer was looking for from a supervisor, but it was a clear wake-up call.

Everyone may tell you the alarming statistics regarding marriage, adultery, substance abuse, and suicide associated with your career in the military or as a first responder. But what they fail to mention is that nothing is impossible when you cultivate a daily, intimate relationship with God and place Him at the center of your life. That means your marriage does stand a fighting chance. That means your marriage has room to grow and thrive and you do not have to be a statistic. Get beneath the superficial, fluffy discussions that have no bearing or fruit. Go deep. Have meaningful conversations with your spouse and discuss the threats, discover solutions, and create practical steps to combat the challenges you will face in your marriage.

Its time to decide who you will believe. Are you going to believe the voices who say your marriage will become a statistic, or will you believe what Gods Word promises to those who are obedient and practice His truths? Its up to both spouses to go deep in your discussions. Dont let the dating years be the only lasting memory of meaningful conversation in your relationship.