31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 30 and 31

And we've come to an end with our prayers.  I know that it hasn't been easy for many of us, there have been some struggles and some bumps along the way, but I think we're all the better for doing this :)

So here is a link to a downloadable PDF file, 31 Days of Prayer for my Husband,  with all the prayers so that you can use it again in the future.

Thank you all for joining in, I'm hoping that the lack of comments during these posts doesn't in any way reflect the participation, hoping many of you were just praying offline :)

Day 30
Pray that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

1 Corinthians 10:13

¹³ No temptation^[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted^[b] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,^[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

John 7:17-18

¹⁷ Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. ¹⁸ Whoever speaks on their own does so to gain personal glory, but he who seeks the glory of the one who sent him is a man of truth; there is nothing false about him.

Colossians 3:23-24

²³ Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴ since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Day 31
Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)

John 8:44 (King James Version)

⁴⁴Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (King James Version)

⁴(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
⁵Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 28 and 29

Day 28

Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

1 Thessalonians 5:17

¹⁷ pray continually,

Luke 22:46

⁴⁶ “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”

James 5:16

¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.

 

Day 29

Pray that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)

Ephesians 5:15-16

 ¹⁵ Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, ¹⁶ making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.

1 Corinthians 12:4

 ⁴ There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.

1 Corinthians 7

Concerning Married Life

⁷ I wish that all of you were as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 27

Day 27

Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)

Romans 12

A Living Sacrifice

 ¹ Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ² Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

¹⁹ Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; ²⁰ you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
 

1 Corinthians 9:27

²⁷ No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.


BTW, I realized that I completely forgot to give you the prayer for the 24th, so here it is:

Day 24
Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 24 and 25

Day 25

Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Psalm 31:24

²⁴ Be strong and take heart,
   all you who hope in the LORD.

Ephesians 6:13

¹³ Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.

Psalm 27:14

¹⁴ Wait for the LORD;
   be strong and take heart
   and wait for the LORD.

Day 26

Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

Jeremiah 29:11

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ 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.

1 Corinthians 10:31

New International Version (NIV)

 ³¹ So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 22 and 23

I apologize for the delays in posting the prayers, I'm sick and haven't been on the computer much at all.

Day 22

Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that
he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to
the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Ephesians 4:32

³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Hebrews 12:15

¹⁵ See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

Day 23

Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Ephesians 6:4

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

Colossians 3:21

 ²¹ Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
 

2 Timothy 2

The Appeal Renewed

 ¹ You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. ² And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 21

Day 21

Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress,
find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord.
(Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Nehemiah 8:10

 ¹⁰ Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Proverbs 17:22

 ²² A cheerful heart is good medicine,
   but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Psalm 16:11

¹¹ You make known to me the path of life;
   you will fill me with joy in your presence,
   with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 19 and 20

Seems that I got a little behind yesterday, thought I has posted the prayer but didn't....so here's both for the 19th and the 20th.

Day 19

Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger,
but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)

Romans 14:19

 ¹⁹ Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Psalm 34:14

¹⁴ Turn from evil and do good;
   seek peace and pursue it.

Day 20
Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not
entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in
pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Proverbs 27:12

 ¹² The prudent see danger and take refuge,
   but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

2 Corinthians 10:5

⁵ We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 18

Day 18

Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he
will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5;
Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)

Matthew 6:33

³³ But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Deuteronomy 6:5

⁵ You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

Ephesians 5:16

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Psalm 90:12

 ¹² So teach us to number our days,
         That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 17

We are now on day 17 and for me, it's been amazing, I'm loving my relationship with my husband right now, things seem to be going great, but we did feel very much attacked the first week of prayers.

Some of you seem to have been the opposite, you did great in the beginning but are now under attack and feeling a little overwhelmed.  Don't give up though, don't back down, just hang in there and believe me, I know it's not easy the week that I was under attack was really hard to get through....but if you can push through it is well worth it :)

Day 17

Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)

Ephesians 3:16 (King James Version)

¹⁶That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

1 Peter 2:21 (King James Version)

²¹For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

1 Corinthians 10:11 (King James Version)

¹¹Now all these things happened unto them for examples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 16

Day 16

Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)

1 Corinthians 6:12 (New International Version)

¹²"Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 10:31 (New International Version)

³¹So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

2 Timothy 2:4 (New International Version)

⁴No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 15

Day 15

Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Proverbs 13:20 (New International Version)

²⁰ He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version)

¹⁷ As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 14

Day 14

Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Proverbs 18-21 (New International Version)

²¹ The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Ephesians 4:29 (New International Version)

²⁹Do 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.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 13

Day 13

Pray that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)

Galatians 5:13 (New International Version)

¹³You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature^a]">; rather, serve one another in love.

Philippians 2:3-4 (New International Version)

³Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. ⁴Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 12

So, how is everyone doing?   Have you been able to continue praying for your husbands or have you found yourself struggling at times?

Speaking for myself the very first week was really hard, we were butting heads, we were fighting constantly and we were not happy.  I honestly felt like I was under attack and not just a little attack, a full on spiritual attack and it was really hard to stand strong and keep going.

But I did and let me tell you something, the past 4 days we have been laughing so much, we've had amazing moments together and I can feel the power of these prayers working in our marriage.  It's truly something wonderful.

I hope you are all feeling the same way.  I know most of you don't leave comments so I'm not sure who is following along with the prayers, but I would like to ask you all to please check in today and let us all know how you're fairing, if anything it may just give someone who is having a hard time, a little nudge and encouragement to keep going.

So will you please leave a comment????  Thank you and God Bless.

Day 12

Pray that your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice self control. Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)

Proverbs 5:15, 18 (New International Version)

¹⁵ Drink water from your own cistern,
running water from your own well.
¹⁸ May your fountain be blessed,
and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.

1 Corinthians 7

Marriage

³ The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.

Song of Solomon 7:10 (New International Version)

¹⁰ I belong to my lover,
and his desire is for me.

31 Days of Prayer for my Husband - Day 11

Day 11
Pray that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)

Proverbs 15:33 (New International Version)

33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.

Ephesians 6:6 (New International Version)

6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.