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Day 7: Never Underestimate the Power of Prayer

"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." (James 5:16)

I'll never forget the evening that Jim and I (Shirley), exhausted after a long day, collapsed into bed without completing our usual practice of praying about many things, but especially for our children. We were almost asleep when I remembered.

"Jim," I said, "We haven't prayed for our kids yet today. Don't you think we should talk to the Lord?"

It wasn't easy, but we crawled out of bed, got on our knees, and offered yet another prayer for our children's well-being.

Later we learned that at the exact moment we were praying, a strange-looking man sought by the police tried to get into the parked car where our daughter, Danae, and a girlfriend were sharing a fast-food meal. By the grace of God, the door was locked, and Danae was able to start the car quickly and escape.

Never underestimate the power of prayer. When your petition is also for God's will, it will bring you closer to the Heavenly Father, who loves you unconditionally.

Questions for Today . . .

• Can you recall a personal example of the power of prayer?
• As a couple, do you and your spouse usually rely on prayer and God's power, or do we try to solve our problems ourselves?
• Who among your friends and family needs prayer right now?
• How can you pray for your spouse today?

Prayer . . .

Lord, thank You for the awesome power You make available to me through prayer. May all my requests honor You and help release Your best in my marriage. Amen.

(Excerpted from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples. Used with permission.)

Related Resource . . .

The power of Christ's ministry came from prayer. It was the foundation for everything He did. Brenen and Morgan Beeler show us how prayer is also the foundation for everything we do—especially developing stronger relationships with our spouse and kids.