MorningStar Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have heard from so many of my friends that their nightly prayer with their spouse turns into, "It's your turn." "No, it's not." "Yes, it is!" "Just say the prayer already!" I just wanted to share my sister's great advice on this - She gets odd days and her husband gets even and they always do this even if they missed the night before or if the month ends on the 31st, the odd person still has to pray on the 1st. My husband is constantly convinced that he said it the night before. Then I tell him exactly what I prayed about and ask him, "What did you pray about last night?" "Uhhhhhh ....." I tell him I'll pray for his memory. Odds/evens here I come! I think that is a great solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarginOfError Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 We used to use the only diplomatic way to solve such a dispute: rock/paper/scissors! The winner got to say the prayer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hahahaha!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I was watching this KBYU thingy last night and they talked about a three-way prayer, where one starts with their thoughts and feelings and the other finishes with any follow-ups....... or corrections as the case may be. :) Please forgive my H for praying for the big screen... again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningStar Posted July 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 So they each pray every night then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misshalfway Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sure. It is like a noose around both their necks!!! I know.....prepare for lightening..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospectmom Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Anything that works...... :} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisionOfLehi Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 My room mate and I have the same problem, lol. It's mostly me saying "I don't want to." Been in a funk lately where I don't feel like praying aloud with other people. So I've been making him do it. Otherwise, we just kinda take turns. If I bless supper, he does the night prayer, vice versa, etc. It's a very informal system that's not that great, actually, lol. But as long as the prayer gets said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prospectmom Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 My husband doen't say the prayer at night ............. but he prays on his drive down the mountain , its his time with God I love him for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VisionOfLehi Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I think "down time" like that is a great time for prayer. Usually I'm in a crowded place, so I just pray in my mind and heart, but it's very helpful and fulfilling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I have to say that the one thing I did like about having a commute of 40-60 minutes a day was that it was a time where I could pray without anyone else around. I miss that time, I don't really miss the commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breeb Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 We just take turns. It works for us. We never argue about it. There are times when my husband will leave out something I think is important and I'll jump in. Husbands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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