The Power of A Praying Couple

Friends, greetings in Jesus Name! Today, I will be sharing with you on what I title, “The Power of A Praying Couple”. As Christians, we go through trials of life – ranging from persecution, false accusations at work, intrigues and politics to get rid of you like Daniel – all because of righteous living and standing for Christ. All these are understandable and noted in the bible (Daniel 6). “For all they that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecutions” (2 Tim.3:12). But when you begin to sense unusual activities in your life, home, marriage, children, business, health, finance, and progress, then you must pause, and check if there are doors opened to the enemy in your life. For instance, you and your spouse are meant to be in agreement at all times. The bible says, “Can two work together except they agree” (Amos 3:3); “And the two shall become one” (Mark 10:8). Meaning, you must be one in all things – purpose, love, affirmation – and in fellowship with God Almighty. But when you and your spouse suddenly start doing “Kung fu” and “Kickboxing” against each other at all times – rather than team up together to fight your common enemy – then it is no longer a case of the enemy persecuting you for righteous living, but a clear case of demonic activity in your home, as a result of an opened door to the devil. As a matter of fact, the devil at this point has become a referee – blowing whistle – and officiating the fight between you and your spouse. And to end the world war in your home, both of you must seek divine intervention – retrace their steps, see where you opened the door – then kick the devil out and seal up the door.Years ago, when we newly got married and started raising children, my wife and I decided to bring in nanny to help look after our daughter. We had two who did not stay for long. Afterwards, we got a third one – a young lady – like the previous ones we have had. By this time, we had our second baby. Her role was to look after our daughter and the little boy, then do some other home chores because my wife was working 7am – 4pm job then. All of a sudden, I started having lustful feeling towards her. Really, I never had such feelings for the two previous nannies that left. So, why now? Initially, I didn’t want to tell my wife what was going on. And this is usually a big mistake most married men make when battling with lust, especially with a third party trying to break into their marriage. So, I tried handling it myself and pray about it. But it appears the more I pray, the more intense it became. You know, the bible says, “Flee every appearance of evil” (1 Thes. 5:22; 1 Cor. 6:15-20). Joseph didn’t pray when Potiphar’s wife came lurking around. He picked race, and ran for his dear life, leaving his jacket behind (Genesis 39). At this point, my wife called my attention that she had a dream. In that dream she said that I impregnated a lady. I told her, e ro ni – “it can’t be true” – I reject it in Jesus Name. With this revelation, I could not hold my peace any longer but spilled the beans by telling her what I was battling with. We held our hands together and prayed, then called a Pastor friend of ours, and the Lord spoke, and said: “Why did you open your door and bring Satan into your house? Now, send her packing and regain your peace.” With the speed of light, she did not spend the following day in my house. Never forget, Satan does not operate in a vacuum. He needs an access point into your life in order to carry out his operations. As a married man, especially a believer in Christ, if there is a strange woman troubling your life, don’t hide it from your spouse. Never try to battle it all by yourself. It’s a fatal error or mistake if you do so. There is a reason God brought you and your spouse together. There is a seal of power to break any demonic stronghold that wants to come in between you and your spouse when you hold hands in prayers (Matt.18:18-19). But if both of you are not in good talking terms for such matter, then run to your Pastor or a more spiritual person for help. Do not hide it or keep quiet if you truly want to save that marriage (Proverbs 28:13).You know, Satan thrives in secrecy. But there is power in the union, especially when couples bring a matter open before God, and join hands together to pray. The bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:12, “Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.” It also declares that, “Two is better than one” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Gen. 2:18). And it goes further to say, “One shall chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight” (Deut. 32:20). Really, when couples offer prayer in agreement, the resultant effect is more potent than when each decides to join hands with someone else. Why? The couples are in covenant relationship with God, with their union dedicated at the altar of God. Therefore, what God has joined together, let no man or strange woman put asunder (Mark 10:9). So, God will fight ruthlessly on their behalf when Satan tries to separate or scatter them (Zechariah 2:8). Unfortunately, many couples today keep secret from each other, then Satan exploits that opportunity through the vacuum created, and crash their marriage. Yes, Satan hates marriage union with a passion, especially those living at peace with each other. It all began in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3). As a husband, you are the head of the home. You dictate the spiritual atmosphere in your house and environment. God entrust you to be the head, not the tail in your home. Therefore, always hold hands with your spouse in prayer. It strengthens the bond and love between both of you, and scares the living day light in your enemies. Ensure you have a family altar, and bring your household under the covering of the Holy Spirit in Jesus Mighty Name. Have a fantastic week. With love, Elvis!