Love Dare Day 37

~~Day 37~ Love agrees in prayer~~

If two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father. —Matthew 18: 19 

When a husband and wife talk to God together, something amazing happens. Jesus said, for example, “If two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them . . . . For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst” (Matthew 18: 19– 20). Though Jesus’ words apply to all believers, they certainly apply to Christian marriages.

Prayer can:

• give you wisdom when faced with difficult decisions
• bring comfort when struggling through fears and insecurities
• provide peace when having arguments or marital struggles
• provide a place to seek shelter when you don't know where else to turn
• remind you that God has made the two of you into one flesh

It's difficult to stay angry with someone while you hold their hand in prayer.  It draws the two of you together, face to face, on common grown.

TODAY'S DARE Ask your spouse if you can begin praying together. Talk about the best time to do this, whether it’s in the morning, your lunch hour, or before bedtime. Use this time to commit your concerns, disagreements, and needs before the Lord. Don’t forget to thank Him for His provision and blessing. Even if your spouse refuses to do this, resolve to spend this daily time in prayer yourself.

 How did your mate respond to your request to pray together?

If you agreed to do it, what was it like?

What did you learn from it?