One of the things that I love about my husband is his ability to trust in God no matter what the circumstances. He knows that we serve a God who is powerful and all knowing. A God who works all things together for our good even when we struggle to see it with our natural eyes.
I’ve heard sermons before where the minister spoke about “crazy faith” and “reckless faith.” The kind of faith where you fully let go of a situation and let God take control. It’s the kind of faith I desperately want to have and I am getting there. I am working to not let my situation dictate my mood or doubt to creep in when things stop going as planned. I am constantly reminding myself that it isn’t about me. It’s about Him. And I am making an increased effort to keep my eyes on Jesus so that I don’t start sinking like Peter.
But God is merciful. And even in times where my faith seems to falter, He still is working things out in my favor. He is also gracious ,having blessed me with a husband that is constantly sending forth prayers on behalf of me and our family. Where I am weak He is strong.
My husband is the kind of man who will stand by my side while I weep and he will look at me and remind me that weeping only endures for a night. He will remind me that my joy is coming in the morning.
As a wife I am thankful for my husband’s companionship; encompassed in that is my deep sense of gratitude for the fact that I married a man who prays – with me, for me and over me.
As we continue to grow in the Word the nature of our prayers is changing. And subsequently we are changing too. I am thankful that God is using my husband to be a blessing to me. Yes, there are moments when I struggle… perhaps after a disagreement or a stressful day. But I married a man who knows someone who is more than capable of handing our problems. A man who is careful and calculated with many of life’s decisions, but thankfully not his faith. Last week I shared 13 Bible verses to pray over your husband. Now it’s time for the ladies.
Husbands, here are 13 Bible verses to pray over your wives…..
1. A Prayer for Spiritual Strength
“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
2. A Prayer for Spiritual Wisdom
“Therefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, do not cease to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers: that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power.” ~ Ephesians 1:15-19 (NKJV)
3. A Prayer for Gratitude
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;” ~ Philippians 1:3-6 (NKJV)
4. A Prayer to Walk in Love
“And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment, that you may approve the things that are excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ, being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.” ~ Philippians 1:9-11 (NKJV)
5. A Prayer for Peace
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 (NKJV)
6. A Prayer for Confidence
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” ~ Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
7. A Prayer for Guidance
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.” ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
8. A Prayer for Letting Go and Letting God
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV)
9. A Prayer to Operate in God’s Power and Authority
“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:37-39 (NKJV)
10. A Prayer for Prioritization/”Balance”
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” ~ Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
11. A Prayer for Rest
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” ~ Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
12. A Prayer for Health
“My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.
Do not let them depart from your eyes;
Keep them in the midst of your heart;
For they are life to those who find them,
And health to all their flesh.” ~ Proverbs 4:20-22 (NKJV)
13. A Prayer for Virtue
“Who can find a virtuous wife?
For her worth is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband safely trusts her;
So he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax,
And willingly works with her hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
She brings her food from afar.
She also rises while it is yet night,
And provides food for her household,
And a portion for her maidservants.
She considers a field and buys it;
From her profits she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength,
And strengthens her arms.
She perceives that her merchandise is good,
And her lamp does not go out by night.
She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hand holds the spindle.
She extends her hand to the poor,
Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of snow for her household,
For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
She makes tapestry for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies sashes for the merchants.
Strength and honor are her clothing;
She shall rejoice in time to come.
She opens her mouth with wisdom,
And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
She watches over the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all.”
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates.” ~ Proverbs 31:10-31 (NKJV)
BMWK — Do you pray the word over your spouse? What are some of the scriptures you pray over your spouse?
Also check out 13 Bible verses to pray over your husband.
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