5 Ways to Grow in Faith With Your Partner This Yearنموونە

Day 1: Take Turns Praying for Each Other in Person

When you’re in a relationship, there’s no shortage of advice on how to grow together spiritually. Go to church as a couple, pray together, read your Bibles — these are all great foundations for a faith-filled partnership. But what if you stepped outside those familiar rhythms to try something that feels a little more personal, intentional, and even a little bit vulnerable? That’s what this devotional is all about … starting with prayer.

Praying with each other is important, but there’s something truly powerful about pausing to take turns praying for each other, out loud and in person. Maybe it’s not part of your routine yet, or maybe the idea feels intimidating. That’s okay! This small but impactful practice can transform the way you connect, not just with God but with each other.

Here’s how it works. Next time you set aside time for prayer, take each other’s hands and decide who will go first. Whoever starts should pray intentionally and specifically for the other person. You’re not rattling off a list of what your partner needs to work on (please, no!). Instead, you’re asking God for blessings, clarity, strength — whatever your partner needs at this moment in their life. Pray for their dreams, their struggles, their health, their purpose. Speak words of encouragement to God about the person you love, and ask for His guidance over their steps.

Then, switch roles. Now it’s your turn to receive that same love and intercession spoken over you. It’s a moment to hear your partner actively putting your heart into God’s hands — an experience that can make you feel deeply loved, not just by them but also by Him.

You’ll be amazed at what happens when you make this a pattern. Praying aloud for each other brings things to the surface that you might not otherwise say. It deepens your gratitude as you hear your partner’s prayers and know they want what’s best for you. Maybe they’ll even pray about something you didn’t realize mattered to them. That kind of raw honesty can build spiritual intimacy in ways that words alone can’t.

This practice also invites God’s presence into your relationship in a new way. You’re not just praying as individuals or as a couple; you’re inviting God to be the third strand in your cord. And when all three of you take part, the bond only grows stronger.

Today, set aside some time and give it a try. Start simple. Keep your prayers honest and heartfelt. You don’t have to impress God or each other. Just speak from your heart, remembering that this isn’t about being perfect. It’s about connecting — with Him and with each other.

Ask God to help you see this practice as a gift, not just for your partner, but for yourself, too. Because when you pray for the one you love, you’re building a faith that’s stronger together.