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Jesus In Our Midst

"Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."     (Matthew 18:19-20)

I had an idea the other day. I have been periodically thinking about what things my dh and I could do while he is deployed to help us stay united despite our distance. An idea came to me. We could agree to pray at the same time each day. For instance, if he is getting up in the morning, I will probably be going to bed or something like that, but it will be praying together in our minds maybe.

I came across Matt. 18:19-20 again last night in my bible. It reminded me of a wonderful yahoo group that I am a member of. It is so wonderful to watch (or read rather) these ladies stand in prayer together for each other even when they can't be together. Things happen when they are all praying. Sometimes I have felt like my own individual prayers just weren't powerful enough, so I have asked several times for their prayers. Then this verse truly came to light for me. "there am I in the midst of them." The presence of Jesus was there and moving mountains when we all stood in agreement for something. I personally have even experienced bodily healing from their loving prayers.

This all got me to thinking more about praying with my husband and the power that there is in a marriage union. "That if two of you shall agree on earth...." I have a partner, friend, ally, and companion here to strengthen me. We can pray for each other, but if we will pray together "there am I in the midst of them." The very thought of Jesus being in our "midst" even on seperate sides of the globe is more than just comforting to me. It is an exhilirating thought.

There is only one obstacle to this wonderful plan of God. DH is not really much of a praying man. His first reaction to this idea will undoubtedly not be one of welcome and openness. So, I guess I should go ask those wonderful ladies I know for some prayer on this also.