You cannot change your spouse. As much as you may want to, you can not play God and reach into their heart and mold them into what you want them to be.
Prayer really does work. It's a spiritual phenomenon created by an unlimited, powerful God. And it yields amazing results.
Do you feel like giving up on your marriage? Jesus said to pray instead of quitting (Luke 18:1). Are you stressed out and worried? Prayer can bring peace to your storms (Philippians 4:6-7). Do you need a major breakthrough? Prayer can make the difference (Acts 12:1-17).
God is sovereign. He does things His way. He's not a genie submitting to your every wish. But He does love you and desires an intimate relationship with you. This doesn't happen apart from prayer.
Prayer works best coming from a humble heart that is in a right relationship with God and others.
Confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another...The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. ~James 5:16
No one knows better how to pray for your mate than you. So turn your complaints into prayers and watch.
If your spouse doesn't have any type of relationship with God, then it's clear what you need to start praying for. Beyond that, begin to pray for exactly what your mate needs. Pray for his heart. Pray for her attitude. Pray for your spouse's responsibilities before God. Pray for truth to replace lies. Pray that forgiveness would replace bitterness. Pray for a genuine breakthrough in your marriage. And then pray for your heart's desires - for love and honor to become the norm. Pray for romance and intimacy to go to a deeper level.
I highly recommend The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. ~Matthew 7:7
TODAY'S DARE
BEGIN PRAYING TODAY FOR YOUR SPOUSE'S HEART. PRAY FOR THREE SPECIFIC AREAS WHERE YOU DESIRE FOR GOD TO WORK IN YOUR SPOUSE'S LIFE AND IN YOUR MARRIAGE.
If anyone is God-fearing and does His will, He listens to him. ~John 9:31
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I remember when we came together and studied... The Power of a Praying Wife.... it made a big difference in my marriage. Time to pull it out again.
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