Wednesday, September 5, 2012

31 Ways to Pray for Our Husbands


Last Monday we talked about reviving prayer in the process of reviving our marriage. And I did promise you a list of 31 ways to pray for our husbands. That's one prayer every day for a month! So today I'm giving you part 1 of this list and tomorrow I'll complete it with part two.

It's time for a marriage revival ladies! Let's go!

1. That he would draw close to God.

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. ~ James 4:8, NIV

2. That he would grow in wisdom.

Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ~ Proverbs 4:7

3. That he would stand strong against the pull of this world and the spiritual warfare behind it.

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~ Ephesians 6:10-12, NIV

4. That he would be a strong spiritual leader.

Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. ~ Ephesians 6:4, NIV

5. That his faith would increase.

He replied, “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. ~ Luke 17:6, NIV

6. That he would trust God when providing for his family.

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV

7. That he would be free from stress.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:7, NIV

8. For good health.

Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. ~ Proverbs 16:24, NIV

9. That he would be a Godly example at home and at work.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. ~ 1 Timothy 4:12, NIV

10. That he would seek God with a pure and humble heart.

But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you look for him with all your heart and with all your soul. ~ Deuteronomy 4:29, NIV

11. That he would have compassion for the world around him.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. ~ Colossians 3:12-14, NIV

12. That he would fulfill the responsibilities given to him such as being a husband, a father and an employee.

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. ~ Luke 12:48b, NIV

13. That he would be content with little or with much.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. ~ 1 Timothy 6:7-8, NIV

14. That he would run to God in times of trouble.

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” ~ Psalm 91:1&2, NIV

15. That his prayer life would be strengthened.

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV


16. That he would understand and embrace his role as a husband. 

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her . ~ Ephesians 5:25, NIV

17. That he will be obedient to the will of God. 

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ~ James 1:22-24, NIV

18. That he would practice servant leadership as Christ demonstrated to His disciples.

So he [Jesus] got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. ~ John 13:4-5

19. That he would have much patience. 

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:1-3, NIV 

20. That he will learn to bridle his tongue.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ~ Ephesians 4:29, NIV

21. That serving God would be his first priority in life.

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ~ Colossians 3:1, NIV

22. That God will continually transform you into the wife your husband needs. 

Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. ~ Titus 2:4-5, NIV

23. That he would have a heart of gratitude. 

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ~ Psalm 34:1

24. That he will be self-controlled in every area of his life.

For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 1:5-8, NIV

25. That he would be a man of strong character.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. ~ Galatians 5:22, NIV

26. That he will hunger and thirst for the word of God.

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? ~ Psalm 42:1-2, NIV

27. That his faith would be sincere and genuine. 

The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. ~ 1 Timothy 1:5, NIV

28. That God would put a hedge of protection around your marriage. 

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” ~ Psalm 91:1-2, NIV

29. That he will fellowship with other believers and that God would bring strong men of faith into his life.

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV

30. That he will guide and nurture the growth of his children. 

Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. ~ Proverbs 22:6, NIV

31. That he will testify of his faith to others. 

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” ~ Mark 16:15, NIV

I've created a free printable for this post!! You can find it by clicking the image below: 


If you like this post, you might also be interested in 31 Ways to Pray for Our Children. And if you are further interested, I've also provided a printable for that one

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15 comments:

  1. Darlene, what a wonderful list and AWESOME verses to meditate on! I have linked to this post over on my blog...I'm hoping that ladies everywhere are encouraged by this wonderful series.
    http://lifejoyfilled.blogspot.com/2012/09/31-ways-to-pray-for-your-husband-part1.html

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  2. I love that I get to pray for my husband like nobody else can - but sometimes I wonder what specifically to be praying for. I've been looking forward to this series, and will certainly be looking for your printable of 31 ways to pray for your husband! Thank you! It is definitely a help to me :)

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  3. PLEASE tell me you plan to make printable cards for these prayers like you did for "31 Prayers for Our Children!!" I'm so thankful for your prayer guidance. I just finised making up 2 sets of the prayer cards for our children, 1 for myself and 1 as a baby shower gift. I would love to make up a set of these prayers for myself and for wedding shower gifts! :)

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    1. Yep!! I am!! So glad that you liked the last ones. Yay! Cool idea for a baby shower!

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    2. I can't wait for the printable cards.. I just shared with everyone I know

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  4. This is so awesome, thank you for sharing this. I am doing the Revive your prayers for your marriage and this will be perfect for that thank you!!

    God Bless you,
    Adrienne

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  5. P.S. Do you have a printable for this one yet?

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  6. Yes, I'll be making the printable prayer cards in a few days!! Good question!

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  7. This is so helpful... and printable prayer cards will be a real gift! Thank you for taking the time and effort Darlene... really appreciated (will keep a look out for these prayer helps).

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    1. The prayer cards are available now. You can find them under the printable tab at the top of the page.

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  8. What a great post- thank you so much. I'm looking forward to Day 2 (and the printables). I'm loving the Revive Your Marriage series from everyone!

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  9. IM SO THANKFUL 4 THIS POST! & UR BLOG! GOD BLESS U

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  10. Is there a black and white version for this one? Thank you!

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    1. Actually I haven't put that together yet. I need to do it soon!

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  11. I love this!! I'm not married yet but I'm using this to pray for my future husband. It is SO useful. Thank you so much! God is already preparing my heart for my guy and setting me up for a lifetime of praying devotedly for my future husband through using these awesome prayer points and scriptures! x

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