My mom and I are currently going through the book- Preparing to Be a Helpmeet by Debi Pearl. The next several posts will include an overview of the first six chapters.
Next to salvation, marriage is the biggest decision you will ever make. Take it seriously. If you're single, this is the time to prepare. We haven't gotten very far into the study but I've found it undoubtedly helpful. I've been learning the power my prayers can have on my future husband even if I don't yet know him by name. My prayers don't go unheard because Christ knows who he is. He's out there somewhere battling temptation and who knows what else. He needs someone fervently lifting him up in prayer.
This past week or so, I've been developing the habit of praying for my husband-to-be asking the Lord to give him strength in his day and to combat temptation also for wisdom in his workplace. Last but not least, I pray that he will follow the Lord's leading come what may.
It may seem strange at first, praying for the mystery man but just think...your prayers aren't in vain. They are being raised to the God of the universe on behalf of the man He is preparing for you! Wow, what a thought! What a privilege!
"...The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much." James 5:16 KJV
"This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him." 1 John 5:14-15
I myself enjoy praying for my future Mr. even though I don't yet know who he is. It helps me keep my mind focused off of other young men I might be interested in and open to whomever the Lord has for me. It also helps me realize that it might not be someone I know already! :) Prayer is definitely something I need to practice more often as I have yet to realize the full power of it! I doubt if anyone has ever prayed too much!
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