Why Praying for Yourself Matters | Marriage Devotional Week 20

Is it selfish to pray for yourself? In week 20 of our marriage devotional series, Aaron and Jennifer Smith explain why personal prayer is vital for every husband and wife, and why neglecting it leaves us spiritually starved, like holding our breath. Using the airplane oxygen-mask picture, we look at how Jesus regularly withdrew to desolate places to pray, even while grieving John the Baptist before feeding the 5,000. We talk about what it means to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us (Romans 8:26), and approaching God boldly (Hebrews 4). We also share practical ways to build a personal prayer life, from journaling and prayer closets to praying while crocheting or painting.