Tuesday, April 19, 2011

31 Days of Praying for Your Husband

She does him good. (Prov. 31:12a)
Bless your husband by praying for him!
The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Eph. 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 (Prov.
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 Pet. 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)

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