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The deepest intimacy in a marriage is not physical. It is spiritual, and it grows through prayer! Welcome our special guests, Colin & Nancy Millar!

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In this episode of Love Letters with Jason and Ros, we had an inspiring conversation about "P" for prayer as a priority in marriage! We had an amazing time sitting down on location in San Marcos with our longtime friends and prayer ministry co-laborers, Colin and Nancy Millar of Igniting Prayer Action. They happily shared with us what 41 years of marriage and a life of prayer have taught them.

WE COVER:

• The Millars' love story, from a delayed flight in Dallas to a teddy bear named Zach, and why we say God's delays are for a greater way!
• Why prayer matters in marriage, both individually and collectively, and the Holy Spirit’s role in it all.
• Why spiritual intimacy is the deepest connection a husband and wife can share.
• Candid and faith-filled Millar stories like:
  • “When a delayed flight in Dallas, a teddy bear, and two months of dancing date nights turn into an “I Do.”
  • “The heavy foot, the prayer, and the speeding ticket.”
  • How "We've become two units."
  • Why listening to our spouse matters, and what waiting on God does for our prayer life.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 - Welcome to Love Letters
• 02:48 - Meet Colin & Nancy Millar
• 09:50 - From No Prayer Life to Igniting Prayer Action
• 11:00 - Why Does Prayer Matter in Marriage? Its Benefits?
• 20:37 - Why Is It a Challenge to Pray Together?
• 24:17 - Simple Ways to Start Praying Together
• 32:12 - Encouragement for Couples Who Are Hurting
• 34:10 – Colin’s Prayer for Marriages
• 34:39 - Your Love Letter Challenge & Closing

REFERENCES/RESOURCES

• Couples That Pray Together— Higher marital satisfaction and lower divorce rates. https://homeword.com/jims-blog/the-couple-that-prays-together-2/
• Igniting Prayer Action: https://www.ignitingprayeraction.org/; https://www.ignitingprayeraction.org/waiting-on-god-in-prayer/
• Waiting on God Book Orders: https://www.ignitingprayeraction.org/prayer-resources/

EPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NKJV], [NIV]

• All Scripture references were taken from Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/
• Matthew 18 and 19-20
• Matthew 11 and 28-29
• Psalm 27 and 14
• James 5 and 16

THIS WEEK’S “LIVE OUT YOUR LOVE LETTER" CHALLENGE:
If you and your spouse haven’t been praying together, start small.

• Try a short morning prayer, even just 10 to 15 seconds with a kiss and a simple hug prayer such as, "Lord, bless my spouse to have an amazing day."
• Then pick up the book Waiting on God by Andrew Murray, a great resource to help you grow your prayer life (link below).
  
  
  

💌 We want to hear from you; drop your thoughts in the comments below!

• What’s one simple way you and your spouse can start (or restart) praying together this week?

"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34

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“Don’t trust him...Trust Me.” That’s what I heard the Lord say when forgiving was hard, and I was afraid of getting hurt again.

In this Candid Conversation, we’re talking about when it’s hard to forgive, and we go deep on this one! Jason and Ros pick up where our last forgiveness episode left off, sharing straight talk about forgiving a spouse, a loved one, or anyone who has hurt us, even when they never say sorry.

WE COVER:

• Various reasons why it’s so hard to forgive someone, but they don’t move the needle or cut no ice!
• Discover the four hard scenarios of forgiveness, and why we still gain when we forgive and repent
• Why trust and forgiveness are not the same thing
• The horrible consequences of harboring unforgiveness
• What we do when someone keeps saying sorry but keeps repeating the same offense

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 Intro & Welcome to Today's Candid Conversation
• 03:13 Why It’s So Hard to Forgive—Hard Scenarios
• 10:48 Letting Go of Unforgiveness
• 12:59 Jason's Story—Remembering Being Forgiven
• 16:36 Trust & Forgiveness—Not the Same Thing
• 24:44 The Consequences of Unforgiveness
• 30:11 Ros's Story—3 Reasons Why I Forgive
• 34:03 They Keep Repenting AND Keep Hurting
• 37:46 Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer

EPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NIV, NKJV]

• All scripture references were taken from Bible Gateway: https://www.biblegateway.com/
  • Psalm 118:8
  • Matthew 18:32-35
  • Mark 11:25-26

RESOURCES:

• “Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets…” Author Kevin Kelly
• Book | Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier (2023)

POWER TAKEAWAY:

Although it can be very difficult to forgive certain scenarios or situations, we MUST forgive because God commands it, it ultimately benefits our overall well-being, and He’s given us the grace to do it!

We want to hear from you. Which is harder for you right now: letting go of the offense, or knowing when to trust again? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

If you are in an abusive situation, your safety comes first. In the U.S., call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

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Forgiveness is not a feeling. It's a decisive action you take, and it might be the most necessary force and source of healing for your marriage and love relationships!

In this episode of Love Letters with Jason and Ros, we take a deep dive into the concept of forgiveness. We keep this conversation real and relevant to what it looks like today for the offended and the offender!

So tune in to this episode to better understand and gain clarity on the WHAT, the WHY, and the HOW of forgiveness. It isn’t always fair, but it’s fundamental to obtaining inner healing, peace, and restoration for yourself and your marriage! ❤️‍🔥

WE COVER:

• What forgiveness truly is, and why it feels unfair
• The first mention of forgiveness in the Bible and what it teaches us about the big picture
• The repentance process: God's kindness, godly sorrow, and personal confession
• Why worldly sorrow says, "I'm sorry I got caught," and godly sorrow advances relationships, holding a deeper sentiment
• FOR. GIVE. NESS. How to do it God’s way
• Forgiving versus forgetting
• The covenant of forgiveness in marriage and why the standard is what God did, not what your spouse deserves

EPISODE SCRIPTURES/PASSAGES— [NKJV], [NIV]

All Scripture references were taken from Bible Gateway

• Genesis 50:17-20
• Colossians 3:13
• Romans 2:4
• Ephesians 4:32
• James 5:16
• 3 John 1:2
• 1 Cor. 13:5

POWER TAKEAWAY:

“Forgiveness is a divine extension of God’s grace towards an imperfect and sinful world. Not only must we forgive others as we’ve been forgiven, but He’s also given us the grace TO forgive!”

THIS WEEK’S “LIVE OUT YOUR LOVE LETTER" CHALLENGE:

• STEP 1 | Think of one thing you're still holding against your spouse or loved one and write it down.
• STEP 2 | Bring it to God in prayer first, and ask Him to connect you back to a moment He completely forgave you of something you didn't deserve, but extended grace anyway.
• STEP 3 | Then make the decision, not the feeling, to release it. In a safe space, tell your spouse or loved one what it is and that you've released it. "I'm not carrying it anymore."

We want to hear from you, let us know your thoughts!

• What did you learn?
• What surprised or inspired you the most?
• What addition topics would you like to see discussed on Love Letters?

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