Blending A Family DevotionalSample

The Power of Prayer

Our son wrote, “I remember in the beginning of our new family developing, home wasn’t always a peaceful place. It would get very heated between my dad and new mom, so heated that it was very scary for me as a young child. I would think, ‘Here we go again,’ or even, ‘I don’t want to get yelled at’. But it was through those tough times that my new older sister would gather us together, and bring us up to her bedroom and hold us all real close. She knew what was happening more than the rest of us and, she would pray. Then she would keep telling us that we would be ok. 

I remember it was prayer that got us through. It was prayer that gave us peace.
It was prayer that gave us strength. It was prayer that made the difference in my mind.” —Jordan 

There were many days in our early years when Paige and I had no more emotional strength to continue trying to build our family. We were ready to give up many times. We knew our fight was not against each other, our children or even our former spouses. It was mostly our adversary trying to divide us and our family. 

The power of prayer has been the sustaining force that brought the wisdom, knowledge, positive change in our hearts, breakthrough and the victory in our Blended Family. Christians so often underestimate the power of prayer. God is our ally, He is selfless and loving. He calls us His children. We are heirs to all that belongs to God. Jesus called His disciples “friends”. 

God cherishes your new family! He wants to give you everything you need to build a loving Blended Family. But we only hear from God and gain His instruction when we spend time communicating with Him.

Jesus taught His disciples how to pray; He gave them the “Our Father,” which outlines the elements of worship, praise, thanksgiving, prayer requests, forgiveness, and protection. Nothing is impossible with God! 

Suggestions:

When conflicts arise between spouses, retreat from attacking or blaming each other and advance in prayer and God’s Word against your adversary. 

Our Prayer for you:

Father as this family reaches out to You, hear their cry and send You wisdom to bring peace and heal them. For Your glory in Jesus’ Name!

 

Copyright 2019 Moe and Paige Becnel @ Blending A Family Ministry