Praying with the Word

There’s a beautiful analogy that Dr. Myles Munroe once gave about prayer that I believe many married people can deeply relate to. Let me walk you through it.

Imagine a married couple sitting down together, discussing their plans for the future. During the conversation, the husband says something like, "In the next five years, we’ll build a house." It’s a promise—clear, intentional, and hopeful. Fast forward five years, and the wife asks, “What about the house you promised we’d build?” Her question is perfectly valid, right? She’s not asking for something random or unreasonable. She’s reminding him of his own words, his own commitment.

That, my friend, is a picture of what prayer with the Word looks like.

The Bible calls us the bride of Christ (Revelation 19:7-9), which means God is our Husband. When we approach Him in prayer, using His own words found in Scripture, we’re essentially doing what the wife in the analogy did. We’re going back to God and saying, “Lord, this is what You promised me as Your bride. How are we moving forward? Where are we going from here?”

Prayer isn’t just about asking for random things. It’s about reasoning with God based on His promises. Isaiah 1:18 says, “Come now, let us reason together,” and here’s the key: reasoning requires a reference point. That reference point is the Word of God.

When we pray with the Word, we’re engaging in a divine dialogue. We’re not just speaking into the air; we’re reminding God of His promises and aligning ourselves with His will. It’s an act of faith and relationship—acknowledging that God’s promises are true and that we trust Him to fulfill them.

So next time you pray, remember this analogy. Think of prayer as sitting down with your loving Husband, going through the promises He made, and working together to see them fulfilled. It’s a partnership built on trust, faith, and the power of His Word.