Marriage 101 -- Lesson 3--The Couple that Prays Together Stays Together

This week we spent most of our time talking about how we as couples can pray together. I'm convinced that Satan does not want us developing this habit/avenue to intimacy. While it is a practice that sounds simple, my experience is that it does not come easy. Here's some things that were mentioned as being items we could pray for:

• That God would change me (the individual praying) and help me be more understanding.
• That God would help me met my spouse's needs--and that others would also meet those needs
• Prayers of Thanksgiving
• God's peace, grace, presence
• Wisdom, strength, courage
• Physical Needs
• Protection from Satan
• Spiritual Needs
• Love and Devotion

These are just some ideas to get you started. If this is difficult for you and your spouse, the main thing is to just start. It might be awkward at first, but you will be blessed.

We also started listing some barriers to intimacy. We'll continue with identifying these next week.

There were lots of great comments. I really appreciate everyone sharing! If you happen to read this, be sure to share anything of significance you gained from class or share other thoughts you have about praying together or what you see as being the most significant barriers to intimacy. Have a blessed week praying together!