If you’ve read many of my blog posts, you know I’m a big proponent of speaking God’s Word out loud. Our words carry the power of life and death. Jesus said that His words were spirit and life (not about death!). So why not ensure that your words are carriers of life by infusing Scripture in what you say?
“The words I have spoken to you are full of the Spirit. They give life.” John 6:63 NIRV
When Jesus was faced with temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), He always answered the taunts of the devil with something from Scripture by saying, “It is written…”. I think we should imitate the example He set!
Husband and Wife Praying
That’s why I want to encourage you to consider including speaking relevant Scripture out loud when you pray with your spouse. There’s a special power available when God hears a husband and wife praying together–we’re assured that He’s in the midst (Matthew 18:19-20). AND, there’s added power if that couple is incorporating God’s Word– Scripture –in their prayers. Check out my previous post in this series on praying with your spouse.
As you start/build and strengthen the habit of praying with your spouse, here is a sampling of verses you can incorporate in your prayers. Speaking God’s Word is how you apply His promises to your situation. It also increases your faith and empowers you to pray with confidence that He hears your prayers. Another benefit is that it will help you believe that He will follow through on what He said in His Word (Romans 10:17; 1 John 5:14,15).
Praying Scripture
Print and share these verses with your spouse as you prepare to pray together:
[Romans 8:1 ESV] There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
[Psalm 118:1 ESV] Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
[Psalm 66:20 ESV] Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me!
[Isaiah 41:10 ESV] Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
[Jeremiah 32:39 ESV] I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their own good and the good of their children after them.
[2Corinthians 2:14 ESV] But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession.
[Psalm 84:11 ESV] For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.
What other verses would you add to this list?
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