I pray before every serious encounter. I ask God to show up and to prove Himself mighty and strong. Our prayers reveal our concern, and rightly so. In times of concern, pray for the power of God to be revealed. Even the Apostle Paul prayed for strength and power: “I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being” (Ephesians 3:14-16). Don’t be afraid to ask for God’s help, who promises us to strengthen us through his Spirit.
Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center. He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis. If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You. He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.