"You are so moody today. Eish. What happened?" Mueni's work mate asked.
"I've got too much to do. I woke up late. I have this report that I need to submit by two in the afternoon. So please, I have no time for small talk" Mueni told off her workmate.
"OK OK Diva. I get you" Mueni's workmate said.
Mueni continued typing in a hurry.
"Aah, what's this. My computer is acting up again. It's hanged" Mueni said sounding all worked up as she forced her computer to shut down so that she turns it on again.
"I think it's the Anti Virus the IT guy installed" Mueni's workmate responded.
Mueni's phone rang.
It was her husband calling.
She picked up sighing.
"Hey love" Mueni answered the phone call.
"I love you" Mueni's husband said. Those were his first words.
Somehow those words warmed up Mueni's heart. She found herself attempting a smile.
"I was calling to pray with you. We didn't get to pray this morning. You were in such a hurry" Mueni's husband said.
"You are sweet my love. I really need prayers right about now" Mueni said.
"Are you OK hun? Your voice shows you're not" Mueni's husband said.
"No I am not. Too much pressure. Nothing going right. I feel clumsy. I am so irritable and don't like my attitude right about now" Mueni said.
"Calm down love. Breathe. Relax. God is in control. Let's pray my love" Mueni's husband requested.
"Mmhhh" Mueni responded.
Mueni's husband prayer, "Our Dear Heavenly. We need You. Every hour we need You. Thank You for the gift of life, for upholding us till this moment. I stand in the gap for my beautiful wife. You have moulded her to greatness. No task shall overwhelm her. We didn't get to pray as a couple in the morning like we usually do but anytime is prayer time. Lord, calm the mind and spirit of my Queen. Arrest her situation and take control. You are a God of order so please speak order into the day of my Queen. Crown her with peace, soothe her mood, work on her attitude. When she is in a peaceful state she thrives. Remind her how much I love her and need her. Remind her how much I believe in her. She can do all things through You who strengthens her. Open doors for us our Maker. We Thank You for all You have done, are doing and will do. To You be all the glory for the growth in our lives. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen"
"Amen" Mueni responded.
"I actually feel much better. Thank you my Darling. I needed that" Mueni continued.
Mueni's husband said, "Anytime my love. I love praying with you. Prayer is never a waste of time. Whatever concerns you may have or a reason to thank God, I am here to pray with you. By the way, guess what?"
"What hun?" Mueni asked.
"I finally found your earing in the car. You should have seen me dancing with joy when I found it" Mueni's husband spoke.
Mueni laughed.
"Oh my, and the way your dance moves are so silly" laughed Mueni.
"Eeh, honey, my dance moves have really improved. I kid you not. Now I can be serious competition to you on the dance floor" said Mueni's husband with a cheeky voice.
"You wish" Mueni teased him.
Mueni's husband laughed and said, "For real. I will let you finish working then tonight at home the dance competition is on"
"Deal my love. Prepare to lose" Mueni teased him some more.
"It's on. Good to hear you laughing. See you later honey. I love you" said Mueni's laughing husband.
"Thank you for praying with me. See you later. Love you" said a laughing Mueni.
Mueni hang up the phone call smiling. Happy. A complete contrast from how she was before the phone call.
"Wow. Did you just pray with your husband over the phone? Lucky you to have such a husband. Look even your smile has returned" said Mueni's workmate
"Yes I did. And correction, I am not lucky, I am blessed. It is all God's doing. I guess all I needed was to pray and my prayer partner came through for me. Sweet moments of prayer.
Mueni went on to finish typing her report way before the afternoon deadline. She was able to multi-task and be productive. She did it all with a smile and with so much peace. That is the power of prayer.
Are you your spouse's prayer partner? You should be.
Even when your spouse is far from you, the phone can be turned into a prayer closet. There is no excuse why you two cannot pray together.
Anytime is prayer time.