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My spouse and I work together but seldom pray together. How can we develop more spiritual companionship?

Women tell us they long for spiritual closeness: a heart partner who can share the deep places of prayer with them. Men have told us that after a busy day of being teacher, counselor, and friend of sinners, as well as being the listening and leaning post all day—they don't want to begin again as soon as they walk in their own home. They need an oasis.

I learned not to be the wife waiting to drain the last drop out of my man as he walks in the door, but rather to nurture my own spiritual life in order to give him a charge instead! I believe the best way both of us can recharge our relationship and develop true spiritual companionship is by meeting in the throne room every day.

Why would two people who love each other not be drawn closer still, by listening to the praise of angels? By asking God for a wayward child and finding the Spirits comfort or just sitting in silence before the Lord?

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