Why Pray Together?

10 Jun Why Pray Together?

Posted at 17:45h in Married Circle, Prayer by Ugochi Oritsejolomisan 12 Comments

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You know the old saying that a family that prays together stays together? Well, it is true for those who are truly together as they pray. I know it is can be difficult for couples for who run busy and different, schedules but when a thing is important time must be made for it. Once you are able to start and sustain it, it will blossom into intense prayers as you delight in God as a couple. You could start with spending a couple of minutes by your bedside worshipping and praising God before you go to sleep each night and watch the Holy Spirit will take over those moments and grow them into something deep moments together with Him.

Below are some benefits of couples praying together:

Bonding
Praying together as a couple presents them as one before God and I cannot really explain it but there is a bonding that takes place in couples that pray together. As they spend time together with The One who made them one, I believe He becomes like the glue that holds them together in each other’s hearts.

…and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12

Harmony
Similar to bonding is the ability if praying together as man and wife to unify their hearts. They both get to know the hearts of each other as they share their prayer needs, and from there learn what they desire so that at their separate prayer times they know how best and what best to pray for their spouse. They are working in spiritual harmony with each other and when this is achieved, they flow towards the same direction in their marriage.

God’s presence
We all know that prayer draws the presence of God. When a couple prays together as one, the presence of God will continually live in their hearts and home. The presence of God is always released through heartfelt prayer and what more could a couple desire than the ever abiding presence of God in their home?

Power
While when one person prays much power is released. James 5:16
But when a man and his wife get together to pray the power of agreement is released, they can bind and loose and effect changes from heaven on earth, their marriage, children, finances and all. It is true that any two can pray this prayer of agreement but what better two than a couple whose hearts are united in love with God, a couple whose voices rise to God as one flesh.

Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father, which is in heaven. Matthew 18:19

Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. Matthew 19:6

Do you pray with your spouse, do you have a testimony to share on its benefits?

Ugochi Oritsejolomisan

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Ugochi Oritsejolomisan is a mentor, encourager and influencer. She writes to inspire you to live a full life. Ugochi lives in Canada with her husband Benson and their children; Joshua, Joseph and Josiah.

12 Comments

Ngina Otiende
Posted at 21:37h, 12 June

My husband and i pray together. Some days are better than others of course :). But we purpose to keep it as a daily goal, even if we don’t bring down the roof every night 🙂 Intentional focus helps! Great thoughts!
- Ugochi
  Posted at 22:35h, 12 June
  
  Keeping it as a daily goal is my intention too Ngina. Every thing worth doing does require deliberate planing. Thanks a lot for coming by, have a super blessed day!
  Love
Amanda Jones
Posted at 18:23h, 12 June

Amen! We pray together as a family as often as we can. Your post is an inspiration to all those who might not realize the value of uniting in prayer in that way!
- Ugochi
  Posted at 22:33h, 12 June
  
  Amen Amanda! It does have real value, thanks for coming by and leaving a note. Have a super blessed day!
  Love
Mothering From Scratch
Posted at 18:14h, 12 June

{Melinda} I know this is true. I don’t pray together with my husband enough. Thank you for the reminder. I’m going to talk to my husband about how we can make this happen consistently. I know we need this kind of harmony and power in our lives and situations.
- Ugochi
  Posted at 22:32h, 12 June
  
  I don’t either Melinda, but I am hoping to work on it and see how I can initiate a consistency. Thanks for coming by.
Hope
Posted at 20:08h, 10 June

I definitely agree. When my hubs and I pray together, it just feels like we are conquering and overcoming together. It brings unity and strength. Great post. Congrats on your feature!
- Ugochi
  Posted at 20:35h, 10 June
  
  Very true, there is a release of God’s presence and it leaves such a sweet smell in the home. Thanks a lot Hope, I appreciate you.
Kristin
Posted at 19:06h, 10 June

Yes! Nothing bonds tighter than bending knee and praying together. My husband and I do this. It’s hard to be mad at someone you bend the knee with and go together to the throne of God with.
Congrats on being featured! May it inspire many, young and old:)
- Ugochi
  Posted at 19:48h, 10 June
  
  Prayer does bind couples more. And it is hard to stay mad Kristin. Thanks a lot for coming by and leaving your encouraging thoughts.
Kristen @ Smithspirations
Posted at 18:19h, 10 June

I agree! When my husband and I pray together, especially if we are in the middle of a disagreement or conflict, it brings so much more harmony to our discussion. We are both humbled and are more likely to apologize for our own wrongs.

Joining you today from The Better Mom’s linkup. 🙂
- Ugochi
  Posted at 18:25h, 10 June
  
  Very true Kristen, that is what The Holy Spirit does, He makes us of contrite hearts. Thanks a lot for coming by, I hope you will come by more often. Do have a super blessed day! Love