My third suggestion for couples is this: pray together in a way that is uniquely you. I know of couples who pray together for a few minutes before bed each night—heavenly pillow talk. This would not be the most productive for some of us who are fast-tracking into sleep mode once we hit the sheets. But again, do what works for you.
Other options I’ve heard of: prayer-walk together (exercise + prayer), read through a devotional (daily or weekly), pray spontaneously as you feel the need (while driving together, for example).
However you approach praying together, I would suggest starting with small goals, reachable ones, to build momentum. Planning too big (praying together for an hour a day) may lead to discouragement when goals are not met.
There are many avenues through which God desires to reveal Himself in our marriages. Without question, integrity of character and acts of service are vital, but the greatest avenue, I believe, is the unlimited power and reach of our prayer lives.
S. D. Gordon, in Quiet Talks on Prayer, says it best: “The greatest thing anyone can do for God and for man is to pray. It is not the only thing; but it is the chief thing … You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do not more than pray until you have prayed.”
What are some questions you’re considering using to start conversation with your spouse and the Lord?
