31 Days of Praying For Our Husbands - Day 8

Lord I pray the my husband will handle finances wisely, that he 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.  I pray that money will not become a source of discord in our family.

"Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven." Proverbs 23:4-5


"Distributing to the necessity of the saints; given to hospitality" Romans 12:13


"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content in the things you have; for God has said, "I will never leave you or forsake you" ". Hebrews 13:5


Idea for today: Make meal planning a part of your life.  This planning not only helps you but it helps reduce the cost of groceries and that helps your husband be a good steward! :)

31 Days of Praying For Our Husbands - Day 7

Lord, I pray that my husband will work hard to provide for our family, to the best of his ability.  I pray 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, integrity, etc..

"Not slothfulness in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord" Romans 12:11


"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that the labour is not in vain in the Lord." I Corinthians 15:58

31 Days of Praying for Our Husbands - Day 6

Lord, I pray my husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with the opposite sex.  I pray his heart will be pure and undivided in his commitment to me, his wife.

"For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.  It will keep you from the immoral woman, from the smooth tongue of a promiscuous woman." Proverbs 6:23-24


"Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires." Romans 13:14




Idea for today -  Seeing that today is Sunday, you may want to use this another day if you hubby doesn't work today.  Greet your hubby at the door with a big kiss, hug and a glass of iced tea, lemonade or soda if he prefers.  Sometimes our guys have had a particularly stressful day and we may not know it but this could be just the thing to lift his spirits when he walks in the door.  Let him spend 15 minutes or so catching up with the kids while you get dinner on the table.  Then after dinner get the kids off to bed so you all can have time to catch up. I have found this helps the kids feel they have been able to share all they wanted to with daddy and go to bed easier.  Then we don't have to up and down as much.  

Single Ladies - Please Join Us

A dear friend who is single asked me "Can I join you and pray for my future husband?"  What a great idea!  If God has not brought your mate into your life yet, join us in prayer and pray for your future husband.  Once you are married, you can continue to pray for him and I know God will do wonderful things for your marriage relationship.

Blessings to all you single ladies as you wait on God to bring the special man He has for you. I will be praying for each of you that God would prepare your future husband's and your hearts for a lifetime of love and dependence on God.

31 Days of Praying for Our Husbands - Day 5

Lord, I pray my husband will be faithful to his wedding vows.  God I 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.

"Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?" Proverbs 20:6


"This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one" Genesis 2:24


Idea for today: Starting today and for the rest of this series, practice saying only uplifting things to your husband.  If something negative creeps up and you feel you are about to say it...walk away and take a breath.

**Just a little note - These ideas I offer are things I have done that have made a difference in my own marriage.  I have seen how positively they affect your relationship. I am praying for each of you as we go through this together.  I know God will bless each one of you in  your life and relationship.  This is a wonderful investment in our husbands.  It is amazing how much deeper you can love someone when you pray for them. 

31 Days of Praying for Our Husbands - Day 4

Lord, I pray my husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin.  I pray that his heart will be tender toward your voice Lord.

"Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin. For I recognize my rebellion; it haunts me day and night. Again you and you alone have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say and your judgment against me is just." Psalm 51:2-4



Idea for today:   Find something you can say or do that would build your husband up.  Maybe mowing the lawn for him so he didn't have to or taking the garbage out for him.  Do something that would remove a burden.  Just remember...  Don't be your husband's conscience.  It isn't our job to point out their faults and failures, they already know and have already kicked themselves for it enough.

31 Days of Prayer for Our Husbands - Day 3

Lord, I pray that my husband will learn how to relax in you and in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with you.  I pray that he will submit his schedule and finances to you.

"...Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!" Nehemiah 8:10


" A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a persons strength" Proverbs 17:22


"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever" Psalm 16:11



Idea for today: Offer to do something he likes to do like watch a football game, go fishing, play golf...something fun! Better yet, just schedule it and ask him out on a date!