Did
you know that the way you treat people has an impact on the
effectiveness of your prayers? The Bible says that the prayer of the
righteous person is powerful, but if we aren’t treating others with
honor, kindness and respect, then we aren’t allowing His righteousness
to operate in us. When we don’t treat others the way we should, it
closes the door to God’s power and hinders our prayers.
This
is especially true in a marriage relationship. Marriage isn’t just an
agreement between two people to live life together. Marriage is a
God-ordained institution that helps us understand love and unity. When
two people are married, they become one physically, spiritually and
emotionally. This particular passage is directed toward husbands, but it
applies to all believers as well. We should all treat others “with
understanding,” which means considering the needs of others above our
own. We should always aim to treat others with kindness, dignity and
respect and quickly choose forgiveness. The Bible says that the way we
treat others is the way we treat God. So choose love and treat others
with respect so that your prayers can be powerful and effective the way
God promises!
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