“She does him good . . .” (Proverbs 31:12a) Bless your husband by praying for him! The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18).
This includes wives’ responsibility and privilege to pray for their
husbands. Earnest prayer for your husband is good for him, for you and
the spiritual health of your home (Proverbs 31:11-12).
Satan desires
to destroy your husband, especially his character and his leadership in
your relationship. Trust God through prayer as you daily surrender your
husband and marriage to the Lord’s wise, loving care.
Day 1 Pray
that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability
before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing
spiritual disciplines—Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation,
scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)
Day 2 Pray
that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit
in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding,
fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)
Day 3 Pray
that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his
sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)
Day 4 Pray
that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your
relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead
you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in
your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)
Day 5 Pray
that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he
will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his
loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the
Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)
Day 6 Pray
that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness,
especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and
avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong
stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)
Day 7 Pray
that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate
relationships with the opposite sex. Pray that his heart will be pure
and undivided in his commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom. 13:14)
Day 8 Pray
that your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the
best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a
successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his
character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind,
organizational skills, positive relationships with people,
determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)
Day 9 Pray
that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment
concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his
money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not
become a source of discord in your family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)
Day 10 Pray
that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise
his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will
be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he
needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)
Day 11 Pray
that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s
heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do
His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)
Day 12 Pray
that your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice
self control. Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh,
positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)
Day 13 Pray
that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make
wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)
Day 14 Pray
that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and
reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)
Day 15 Pray
that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will
bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will
not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)
Day 16 Pray
that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray
that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies,
but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the
Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)
Day 17 Pray
that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life
after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical,
emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)
Day 18 Pray
that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of
eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and
put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)
Day 19 Pray
that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will
not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his
responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)
Day 20 Pray
that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray
that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will
resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)
Day 21 Pray
that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his
greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with
God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)
Day 22 Pray
that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and
with others. Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and
yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)
Day 23 Pray
that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children
wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that
he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)
Day 24 Pray
that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work
and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he
knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)
Day 25 Pray
that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and
injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will
protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)
Day 26 Pray
that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray
that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those
goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)
Day 27 Pray
that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his
body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he
will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get
sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)
Day 28 Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)
Day 29 Pray
that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray
that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and
in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)
Day 30 Pray
that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray
that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in
everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)
Day 31 Pray
that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life.
Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he
brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)
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Article from one of our Protestant sisters, Nancy Leigh DeMoss over @ Revive Our Heart
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