Praying for your husband should be a part of your life. It creates a powerful bond of oneness and helps align your lives in perfect harmony. Prayer pushes you to show love, support, and faith for your husband because it takes passion and conviction to pray. The action helps strengthen your marriage, and brings healing and peace through life’s ups and downs. Want to pray for your husband but don’t have the words? We’ve listed some prayers on different aspects to support your husband through life’s journey.
Spiritual Growth
It is important that your husband’s spiritual well-being is intact as he plays his part at the homefront, work and life in general. He needs a heart for God, wisdom, discernment, forgiveness and exemplary leadership.
- Pray that he seeks God wholeheartedly and develops a deeper relationship with Him.
- Ask for his faith to be strengthened and for him to find joy in God’s presence.
- Pray for wisdom in making decisions and discernment to follow God’s will.
- Ask for clarity and understanding in all spiritual matters.
- Ask for courage to stand firm in his beliefs and not waver.
- Pray that he remains steadfast in his faith, especially during trials.
- Pray for a strong prayer life and a desire to communicate with God regularly.
- Ask for wisdom and grace to lead your family in faith.
- Pray that he exhibits the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
- Pray for strength to resist temptation and stay on the righteous path.
Health and Wholeness
You may want to pray for your husband to be healthy while he goes about life’s pursuits. Or, you might for his physical health, mental health, and quick relief from stress. In other instances, you can pray for his strength and body restoration as he exerts himself daily.
- Pray for strength, vitality, and protection from illness and injury.
- Ask for a sound mind and emotional stability.
- Ask for discipline in maintaining good habits like exercise and nutrition.
- Pray for restful sleep and rejuvenation.
- Pray for relief from stress and anxiety.
- Pray for healing from any current illnesses or ailments.
- Pray for healthy, supportive relationships that contribute to his well-being.
- Ask for God’s shield over his daily activities.
- Ask for a positive mindset and the ability to bounce back from setbacks.
- Pray for a life filled with joy, contentment, and fulfillment.
Career
Pray for his career. For most men, their lives are centered around their work. You might pray he succeeds in his work endeavors. Alternatively, you might pray for growth and excellence within his work life. Or, consider praying that he finds resilience and strength, even when expectations are not being met.
- Ask for motivation and dedication in his job.
- Pray for diligence, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
- Pray for new opportunities and avenues for growth.
- Ask for doors to open and favor in his professional life.
- Pray for a healthy balance between work and personal life.
- Ask for wisdom in managing time and responsibilities.
- Ask for good relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
- Pray for creativity and innovative ideas.
- Pray for integrity and ethical behavior in all business dealings.
- Pray for a sense of purpose and fulfillment in his work.
Relationships
There are many influences and voices in a man’s life. His friends, colleagues at work, family, siblings and his wife. Pray for your husband not to be swayed by negative influences that could lead to bad decisions are pollute other aspects of his life.
- Ask for deepened love and mutual understanding.
- Pray for wisdom and patience in parenting.
- Ask for a loving relationship with your children.
- Ask for godly friends who encourage and uplift him.
- Pray for healthy and harmonious relationships with extended family.
- Pray for godly mentors who can guide and support him.
- Pray for positive involvement in the community.
- Pray for wisdom and patience in resolving conflicts.
- Ask for the ability to listen and speak with kindness.
- Ask for healing from past hurts and restoration of broken relationships.
The Future
Have plans for the future, pray for these plans to blossom, and nurture them. Pray for a smooth journey as you approach the future you both see and have planned your lives around.
- Pray for alignment with God’s plan and purpose.
- Ask for guidance and direction for the future.
- Pray for hope and a clear vision for the future.
- Ask for clarity and discernment in all choices.
- Pray for blessings and prosperity in his future.
- Pray for continued health and longevity.
- Pray for peace and contentment in all future circumstances.
- Ask for a life that leaves a lasting, godly impact.
- Ask for a heart that trusts in God’s plan.
- Pray for protection and safety in all future endeavors.