31 ways to pray for your husband - heather...
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Heather Riggleman 2013 ©
31 Ways to Pray for Your Husband
HeatherRiggleman.com “Falling to Peace(s): Reflections on Grace, Letting Go & Imperfection.”
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Spiritual Growth That he would grow
spiritually & guard his heart by spiritual
practices of prayer &
reading the Bible.
2 Peter 3:18; Pro 4:23
Leadership Pray that he grows in
his leadership as leader of the home & would protect you &
lead wisely.
Eph 5:25-29 &Col 3:19
Relationships That his relationship with God would bear fruit & he would be a
man of wisdom & understanding.
Pro 9:10 & Ps.112:1
Humility That his heart would
be tender towards the lord, quick to turn
from sin and acknowledge all of
God’s ways. Ps 51:2-4 & Micah 6:8
The Future He would trust God’s plan, not his own and that he runs only the race that God has set
before him. Jer 29:11 & Hebrews
12: 1
His integrity In all his ways, he
acknowledges God so when someone
speaks poorly of him, no one will believe it.
Pro 11:3 & 20: 21
Strength
That God is his strength in all things,
in all ways, at all times.
Philippians 4:13
Favor That he finds favor
with his boss and co-workers and that his ways find favor with God. Genesis 39:4
His Example His relationship with his kids is deepened and he leads his kids
with wisdom.
Proverbs 1:8
Wisdom That he would seek
wisdom in all his ways, work, family,
and finances. Proverbs 9:9
His Vows of Leading That he would
continue to lead our family and God is
glorified in our marriage. Titus 2:7
His Trials That he would lean on Jesus in his trials and
conquer the task at hand. Psalm 46:1
Godly Relationships That he would be
surrounded by friends, family who
build him up. Proverbs 13:20
His Passion His passion for Jesus inspires our children.
Jeremiah 15:16, Matthew 5:16
Finances Pray that he seeks to honor God with his
income, that he is able to provide to the best
of his abilities. Luke 14:28-30 & 1
st
Cor. 16:2
His Purpose That he would fully grasp his purpose in Christ, racing after the goals God has set before him & not of his own heart. 1
st Cor
9:24-27 & Ro. 8:28
Patience That he would have much patience, slow
to anger and abounding in love.
Ephesians 4:1-3
Servitude That serving God
would always be his first priority and an
example to set before his peers, friends and
family. Colossians 3:1
Contentment That he would be
content with little or with much & not
compare with others.
1 Timothy 6:7-8
Gratitude Pray his motto is ‘Gratitude is the
attitude that sets the altitude of his heart,” he would have a heart
of gratitude. Psalm 34:1
Character Growth That he would not
only be a warrior but also be of great
character in love, self-control, gentleness
and faithfulness. Galatians 5:22
Protection That God would put a hedge of protection around our marriage, giving his the intuition of how to proceed in tough & tense moments. Psalm 91:2
Temptation That when he is
tempted, he would rely on God’s strength
to turn away. Eph 6:10-18 & 1 Cor
10:13
Faithfulness That he is faithful to his wedding vows, that he has a deep desire to grow our
relationship. Proverbs 20:6 & Gen
2:24
Balance Pray he will work hard to provide for our family, to the best of his ability and resting when his body needs it. Rom 12:11, 1
st Cor
15:58 & Ps 16:11
Friendships Pray that he chooses his friends wisely, by surrounding himself with those who will
build him up.
Proverbs 27:17
His Daughters Pray that he intentionally spends time with his daughters, creating a foundation of what a real man is in character. Pro 29:17, 1 Samuel 1:27-28
His Sons Pray that he intentionally spends time with his sons, creating a foundation of what a real father, real man is in character, Pro 29:17, Ps 127:3-5
Courage Pray that he is courageous and has a hero’s heart, standing up for what is true, right, and God honoring. Ps 27:14 & Eph 6:10-18
Prayer Pray that he becomes
a man of prayer, seeking God in all
matters and pursuing God first.
1st Thess 5:17 & Luke
22:26
Forgiveness Pray that he is quick to forgive and show
mercy with wisdom on how to proceed in all
situations & relationships.
Mich 6:8