KEY PRINCIPLE OF PRAYER #4: PRAY TOGETHER!

Jesus gives us an amazing promise when he says that if we come together and pray His purpose, plan and will, our requests will be honored! Jesus’ promise has enormous implications not just for marriage but for entire families as well.

The Bible emphasizes that we should pray together. Matthew wants us to know that praying together is highly valued and honored by God: your prayers will be answered:

“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven.” (Matt 18:19)

There are numerous articles on the ‘net that examine the idea of a couple praying together. Depending on the source you read, it’s sad to note that less than 5% of couples pray together on a regular basis. Even the liberal Huffington Post reports: "Couples Who Pray Together Really Do Stay Together, Study Finds”: (www.huffpost.com/entry/couples-who-pray-together_n_679130).

Certainly, there’s no reason why you can’t have a prayer partner if you’re single, and it is encouraged that you do so! The same principles apply, indeed! One proviso - your prayer partner should really be of the same sex.

Rev. Dr. N. Patrick Marica contributes incisive Christian commentary on this blog on a regular basis. He is the Vice-Chancellor of Amherst Theological Seminary, and he has a D. Min. from Amherst Theological Seminary. He has his MA from Liberty University in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is the author of the book: "The Walk Applied: Living the New Creation Life as a Citizen of God's Kingdom in a Secular World". He has also written "The Fasting and Prayer Handbook". He has been married to Kathy since 1985. They have 2 adult daughters and an adult son.

Contact Nick at nick.marica@srcministry.org

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