Want to do something AMAZING for your marriage? Pray ... together.
John and I started praying together about 4 years ago. We thought we were doing fine as a couple until my old boyfriend contacted me over the Internet. I really struggled with all the emotions over that past relationship, and I asked my husband to pray for me. He did. Aloud. Holding my hands. Is face next to mine. It was intimate, beautiful.
Right away I felt the power of those prayers. I felt peace and comfort. I felt empowered to do the right thing. More than that, I felt my husband's love as I heard him lifting my needs before God.
Over the next couple of weeks John prayed for me every morning before he left for work. Soon, I joined in and started praying for him. It's something we still do each morning.
As I hold John's hands and rest my cheek on his shoulder, I pray for his safety as he drives for work, for his work day, for his interaction with this co-workers. I also pray that God will strengthen our marriage. He prays for my needs, too.
Our praying lasts 3-4 minutes, but it really sets us off in a good place for the day. It's one of my day's highlights!
Praying together is also a good way to communicate, not only to God ... but with each other. After all, that one question, "What can I pray for you about" opens up all types of hidden worries, fears, and concerns. These are things we continue to talk about, and pray about, through the week. Together.
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I love this. We struggle with communication and spirituality in our marriage, as so many do. I love that question, "what can I pray for you about". I will start using that, thank you!!!
The interesting thing about this is that when we pray we often begin to speak to things in our hearts that we would frankly be too afraid to bring up in a face to face conversation. I think that any couple who prays together must be willing to give Grace for the things prayed, such as your husband did for you in the situation. Encouraging!
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