MAIN TEXT: Matt.7:7-10
MEMORY:
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: .(Matt.7:7)

There are no circumstances that are beyond the power of prayer. However difficult the situation is, don’t lose the confidence to pray.
Some of the reasons why you must pray are:

Marriage is God’s idea, so commit to His hands.
There is the place of the will of God in everything that happens in marriage. So, when there is a challenge, you must pray to know His will concerning which steps to take.
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: (Eph.1:11)

God Hates Divorce.
Permanence is the nature of marriage in God’s plan. He hates divorce. Consequently, when you are experiencing difficulties in marriage, there is need for you to go to God because He is not interested in divorce.(Mal.2:16)
* You need to shield your home from the devices of the devil.
The devil never wants your home to succeed; he is out to destroy. Often the issues causing problem in homes are spiritual in nature which you can only fight successfully spiritually.(2Cor.2:11)

* You don’t really know all the details of your background and that of your spouse.
There are times when the struggles you are experiencing in your home is really an inherited curse. However much you may know your spouse, you may not really know the full details of that family.(Ez.18:2) There may be details you are ignorant of, which may be causing havoc in your home. If you pray that the Holy Spirit should open your spiritual eyes so that you may learn details you are not aware of which may be causing havoc in your home, you may be surprised about what God may show to you.
Other reasons why you must pray are as follows:

– For with God nothing shall be impossible.(Lk.1:37)
– The offensive behavior of your spouse may not really be his fault.
– The ministry of the devil is to steal, kill and destroy.
– It is not over until it is over. In other words, as long as you are still alive, God can do something about the situation.
– Instability in your home will hinder your prayers.(1Pet.3:7)

DISCUSSION POINTS WITH YOUR SPOUSE
* To what level are we dependent on the efficacy of prayers during difficult situations in this home?
* How is our relationship with God who can do all things?

PRAYER
Father, once again we submit this home into your hands; fight our battles for us in Jesus’ name.


QUOTABLE QUOTE
THERE ARE NO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE POWER OF PRAYER IN ANY MARRIAGE. – Dr. Mike Oluniyi

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