Stays together...
And I believe it's true!
When Zach and I were first married we were so busy with his new job as a pastor, being newlyweds, etc. that we didn't pray together every night. We prayed together a lot at different times throughout the day but not at night. In Oct. 2005, I remember we had been married a year and we both decided we were going to make it a point to pray together every night. And we've never stopped... I cannot tell you how wonderful it is, with our heads lying next to one another, to come together, pray/praise about our day and pray for the next day, our future, the girls, safety, their future husbands, etc. There have been nights when I've fallen asleep while he's praying or vice versa. :-) In the morning at our breakfast dates we pray together as well. And I wouldn't want it any other way. I believe that prayer together with our spouses is what will keep our marriages strong in the Lord, keep us unified with our spouses and so we can make it to our 50th wedding anniversary. :-) Or beyond!
A day hemmed in prayer seldom unravels...especially with our spouses... :-)
IHS,
Cammie
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of mine," He said.
"For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
"It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?
"She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief.
"I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
"I've looked this wide world over
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lane,
I have selected you.
"Now, will you give her all your love,
And not think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to call
And take her back again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
"We'll shelter her with tenderness,
We'll love her while we may.
And for the happiness we know,
Forever grateful stay.
"But should the angels call for her
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand."