Prayerfulness
Text
Matt. 18:18-20
Aims
to expound the benefits of husband and wife praying together and ii to discuss the factors that can promote or hinder effective prayer in marriage.
Introduction
All marriages have their challenges because they are made up of two imperfect people, but if the two imperfect husband and wife will add the presence of a perfect God in the partnership, then they can experience unlimited possibilities by enjoying the blessings of God for their marriage. Praying together in marriage can help couples feel more connected spiritually, emotionally, and peacefully. It can also help couples prioritize issues, share struggles, and work towards a common goal.
Study guide
In the context of our Bible passage and Gen 25:20-21; Judg 13:8-11, how do you understand prayerfulness and the benefits in a marital couple’s life?
What are the factors for effective prayer in marital Lifestyle? Psa 24:3-5; Col 3:9; 1Tim 2:8 and what are the factors that can hinder effective prayer in marriage? Heb 13:4; 1John 5:17-18.
Despite contemporary busy schedules with many church activities, why is it important and very necessary that husband and wife must pray together on daily bases? Matt 26:41; Eph 6:11-12.
What is the possible effect of couple’s or communal prayer on the society? 2Chron 7:14; Jam 5:13-15.
Conclusion
Praying together is important because it gives couples the opportunity to speak with God and thereafter make way to connect with the source of love, the author of creation, and the giver of good gifts as well as give victories in spiritual warfare.
Food for thought
Praying together is the basis for joyful and victorious marital Lifestyle.
Memory verse
Matt. 18:19 “Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.”