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If I were to tell you that there is a simple, 5-minute daily habit that has been shown to increase the happiness and intimacy in your marriage, would you want to know what it is? Well the answer is prayer! In this session we are going to talk about the power of prayer and how to pray for and with your spouse. Join us as we empower our marriage through prayer!

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