Pray for Their Mates
As a Christian, you believe in the power of prayer, right? But how often do you pray for your child's future spouse? Program: Real FamilyLife (90 seconds)
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Dennis Rainey: As a Christian, you believe in the power of prayer, right? But how often do you pray for your child's future spouse?
Guest: I pray for my kids' spouses. I really want to see them marry someone who is committed to the Lord. But I don't do it often enough. I find my days just fly by without having done that.[ Read Full Transcript ]
Dennis Rainey: Hmm. You know, I'll never forget hearing Elisabeth Elliot speak one time at a singles conference. And I don't remember how it came up, but she shared how her Dad prayed for all five of their children, and the people they would marry. Know what? All five of their children married the people he prayed for.
For example, when Elisabeth was only a child, her father spotted a young man who loved Jesus Christ and her dad began to pray for him. His name? Jim Elliot. Sure enough, in time Elisabeth married him. And, of course, Jim Elliot's journals, even though he was only 25 years of age, are some of the deepest thoughts that came out of the church in the 20th century.
One final thought. Maybe you as a parent can keep up your antennae, and spot someone to pray for that your child will marry. Remember, God loves to answer prayer!
I'm Dennis Rainey, don't stop praying, because that's Real FamilyLife.
Date: 7/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
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