For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20 (NLT)
Over the years, my wife Sally and I have often prayed the prayer of agreement together.
Often during the day, I’ll give Sally a call or she’ll call me to quickly agree on what we believe God is going to do in an area of our lives. Whatever the need—whether a health issue, an important meeting or a financial decision—we talk about it briefly and then claim His promises together.
As I mentioned yesterday, the prayer of agreement is powerful. Unfortunately, it is severely undervalued by married couples.
A marriage relationship is unique and powerful, and when spouses come together to pray in agreement, it’s truly amazing what can happen. Unfortunately, many couples have trouble praying together.
Many are embarrassed. They feel hesitant for fear that they might be rejected or laughed at for how they pray. Many men struggle with this especially because admitting a need can make men feel vulnerable. I used to struggle to admit when I needed prayer because I wanted my wife to see me as confident, strong and independent. However, admitting I needed God wasn’t a sign of weakness. In fact, getting God involved in my everyday life has made me stronger and more confident than I could have ever been on my own.
If you are married, talk to your spouse today. Come up with two or three things you want to stand in faith for. Decide today and take advantage of this powerful prayer in your marriage.