210: 5 Prayers to Pray Over Your Husband

Jan 26, 2024

5 PRAYERS TO PRAY OVER YOUR HUSBAND

Prayer is essential to a healthy, Christian marriage. It fortifies the bond between husband and wife like nothing else. As a loving wife, lifting your husband up in prayer can be very impactful on his life and your marriage. Knowing what to pray for, however, can sometimes be challenging, especially if your husband doesn’t readily share his innermost thoughts and struggles. In this episode we share five heartfelt prayers you can incorporate into your daily routine to cover your husband in God’s grace and support him in various aspects of his life.

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1- Prayer for His Heart

Men often find it challenging to express their emotions and vulnerabilities. As a wife, praying for your husband’s heart is crucial. You can invoke God’s protection around his heart, by praying for his emotional well-being and protection, you create a spiritual shield around him, safeguarding him from the snares of the enemy.

Proverbs 4:23 encourages us to, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

2 – Prayer for His Job

Many men derive fulfillment and a sense of identity from their work. Regardless of your feelings toward your husband’s job, praying for his professional endeavors demonstrates your support and respect for his vocation. You can pray for his superiors, colleagues, or employees, seeking God’s blessings, guidance, and favor upon his work and career progression.

Proverbs 16:3 says, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”

3 – Prayer for His Dreams

It’s common for men to have their dreams and aspirations suppressed. By praying for your husband’s dreams, you show him that you believe in his potential and God-given purpose. Your prayers can provide him with the encouragement and support he needs to pursue his aspirations, aligning with God’s will for his life.

Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

4 – Prayer for His Friends

The influence of friends can significantly impact your husband’s life. Whether you approve of his friends or not, praying for them, as well as for God to bring positive influences into your husband’s life, can help shield him from detrimental associations and guide him towards uplifting and edifying friendships.

Proverbs 13:20 says, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”

5 – Prayer for His Wife

As a wife, it’s important to pray for your own growth and strength in your marriage. Seeking God’s guidance to love unconditionally, exhibit discernment, and fulfill your role as a supportive and understanding partner can positively impact your husband and strengthen your relationship.

Proverbs 31:30 reminds us that, “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”

Incorporating these five prayers into your daily routine can be a game-changer in your marriage. As you cover your husband in prayer, remember that your intercession provides him with the support and strength he needs to navigate life’s challenges and align his life with God’s divine purpose and protection.

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