A prayer for my husband

When God said, "It is not good for man to be alone; I will make him a helper like him", it was for the beautiful purpose of blessing Adam with a life companion. Together they would build a home, a family and a legacy.

God's perfect purpose for marriage is to unite husbands and wives - first to Himself - then to each other. "And the two will become one flesh." In this context, a wife's prayers are powerful intercessions for her husband. She knows him intimately, what worries him, what keeps him awake at night, what motivates him and brings him joy.

So no matter how busy we are, praying for our husbands is essential to our role as wives. They need it, they deserve it and they will greatly benefit from it. As 1 John 5:15 says, "And if we know that he hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have what we asked of him."

Here are five specific prayers to pray for your husband:

1. For their hearts

Merciful God, please touch my husband's heart with your love today. Give him the assurance that you love him forever and want the best for him. When frustrated, give him a sense of peace and calm to handle the situation with integrity. When he's down, lift his head and draw his eyes towards you. Thank you, Lord, for protecting his heart, keeping him close and reminding him of your great love. Help me to be understanding, kind and loving towards him so that he always has a soft place to lay down. In the holy name of Jesus, amen.

2. For their spirit

Lord God, please fill my husband's mind with good and pleasant things today. Whenever negative thoughts arise, please replace them with things that are true, noble, righteous, pure, beautiful, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise. I ask for a deep sense of peace to fill his mind so he knows everything will be okay. Give him wisdom in all his decisions and interactions with others and grant him understanding when confusion arises. Above all, help him fix his mind on You, the Author and Perfector of his faith. In the name of Jesus, amen.

3. For their soul

Heavenly Father, I pray for my husband's soul, deep within who he is. Please sort out all feelings of unworthiness and shame. Remind him of the redemption he has in Your Son, Jesus. Fill his soul with hope and joy that surpasses all understanding. I ask for a powerful work of Your grace to inhabit the center of his being so that he does not walk in the heaviness of his soul but in the lightness of Your presence. Please assure him that Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light; he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. Thank you for the precious soul of my husband - for whom you created it. Help me support him in good times and bad. In the mighty name of Jesus, amen.

4. For their strength

Lord, thank you for being my husband's strength today. In all that he does, please continue to lead him by your Spirit and strengthen his cadre. When he feels tired, be the refreshment he needs. When he is sick, be his sweet Healer. And when it is exhausted, please fill it with life and vitality to face another day in the joy of knowing You. Lord, show me how I can help meet my husband's needs and fill in some of the gaps when he is overwhelmed. Help me to be aware of his struggles so that I can be the companion you created me to be. Thank you for strengthening our marriage and keeping us in tune with your Spirit. In the name of Jesus, amen.

5. For their purpose

Lord God, as life becomes mundane, please remind my husband of your divine purpose. Breathe new life into his heart, mind, and soul so he won't let complacency take root. As a couple, please clarify what you want us to do for your glory and the good of others. Awaken us to the larger purpose of drawing others to Your Son. Help us work together in every way, making our home a safe haven and our family a unified force for good. We want to live in Your purpose for our lives. Thank you for leading my husband down the path he needs to walk so he can lead our family down the narrow path of righteousness, for Jesus' sake. It is in his precious name that I pray, amen.

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