The Wise Woman Knows: 20 Minutes a Day to a Christ-Centered HomeSample

Praying with a Friend Is Powerful

Step One:  Start your time with the Lord by praying for yourself and your family and your day. For example, "Lord, help me and my family to hear Your voice today. Open our eyes and help us to see things from Your perspective. Help us to live a life of love. Holy Spirit, speak to me as I read today's devotional. Show me what I need to know today. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Step Two: Read the Scriptures and devotional. Write anything that stands out to you in your journal.

A few years ago, a dear friend approached me with the idea of getting together to pray weekly for each other, our families, our husbands, and those around us. Both of us were right in the middle of raising our larger-than-average families, sometimes fumbling through life and desperately wanting to come out on the other end at least halfway sane. We wanted to see our kids pursue Truth, to know God, and to love Him with all of their hearts!

We desperately needed this, and so our partnership in prayer began with a few other passionate moms who joined. We wept as we confessed and shared personal failures, we willingly became transparent, we witnessed miracles and grew in unity until we became inseparable. Most of all we fervently prayed! We were holy mamas, crying out for more of Jesus in our lives, laying hands on each other, and praying promises in God’s Word in faith, out loud.

We witnessed so many miracles come out of this team of praying moms. It takes commitment and vulnerability, but I honestly don’t know where I would be today without the prayers of my friends. We become ONE with Jesus and each other when we pray together according to the will and Word of God! To this day, I’m so thankful my friend approached me to pray together!

This leads me to ask you: Do you have a praying friend? If not, ask God for someone you trust, to share your deepest worries and concerns with, and then help you commit them to God! As I write, I’m praying for you to find someone who believes and prays faith-filled prayers of the Word that lead to higher, more stable ground until you experience victory! Be willing to step out! Be friendly and ask if she would like to do “real” life with you. I know how scary it is to be vulnerable, but I promise the return releases and brings you freedom from fears! Your life will never be the same! I dare bet there’s a mom out there who’s looking for you at this very moment.

God loves you so, so much! He already knows what you need before you ask! Bring your need to Him in prayer and completely trust Him.

Step Three: Take five minutes to plan your day. Write down six things you would like to accomplish today. Ask God to help you! Have a great day!

Love,

Mari Jo Mast and the Help Club for Moms Team