Journal 1-23-14

Notes: Why Couples don't pray together

• Psalm 20:1-2,4
• 1 Corinthians 15:58
• Romans 8:26
• Micah 6:8
• We all need to develop regular, planned, frequent, supplication

     Good morning guys and gals! Well today we are reviewing chapter 2 of What Happens when Husbands and Wives Pray Together. The book you all have made plans to go purchase and read this weekend while in town shopping! Right?!! So, I've read through it again and copied down some verses and some of the quotes that jumped out at me as I did yesterday in Ch. 1 and I'd have to say this may be my least favorite chapter I think! Probably because I think I've mastered "why I don't pray" and "Why I don't do it with other people much". Nevertheless, we can still pull something from the verses and plug those into our lives for daily meditation. 

     In reading this book and studying with me everyday, like this, it's my hope that we will together build a prayer life alone everyday (our personal time with God), and after we've established that together and daily maybe we can start developing a prayer life together everyday or with someone with us. Nick & Zarria - Me & Angela - Mia & Angela - Savanah & a friend - Hunter & Faith - etc. You guys keep that in the back of your mind because I'm going to start "pressing" you soon. 

     My whole life I've been able to find reasons not to pray but mostly I didn't do it because nobody encouraged me to develop the habit. 

Random thoughts: On a few occasions in my life, I've started a spiritual walk with the Lord "for real" and noticed during that time that while I'm spending time with the Lord I am truly at peace. When I read, pray, meditate, and consciously make an effort to do the right thing I have much more confidence, and zeal for life. I am simply much happier than when I have unconsciously turned form Him. I think daily prayer and meditation helps us to not make the mistake of accidentally turning form God and doing it on our own. That has happened to me several times.  

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray that we all will develop daily prayer habits with you and learn what it is that you require of us. I ask that you make us steadfast, immovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord, and knowing that our labor in you will not be in vain, just like it says in 1 Corinthians 15:58. Amen.