Dear Lord,
I come before You today to lift up my husband. Lord, I pray that You would bless him and keep him safe. I pray that You would give him wisdom and discernment in all areas of his life.
I pray that You would help him to grow in his faith and to trust in You. I pray that You would give him strength when he is facing challenges and that You would be with him in times of temptation.
I pray that You would use him to be a light in the world and to be a blessing to those around him. I pray that You would give him joy and peace in all circumstances.
Lord, I also pray for our marriage. I pray that You would help us to grow closer to each other and to You. I pray that You would give us the strength and courage to face the challenges that come our way and to always put each other and our relationship with You first.
I pray that You would bless our home with love, joy, and peace. Lord, I trust in You and Your plan for our lives.
I pray all of these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Suggested Bible Readings
Ephesians 5:25 ESV
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,
Colossians 3:19 ESV
Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.
1 Peter 3:7 ESV
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Proverbs 18:22 ESV
He who finds a wife finds a good thing
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Ephesians 5:33 ESV
However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.
Must-Read Christian Books
Knowing God
A classic that helps believers move from knowing about God to truly knowing Him in a personal and biblical way.
View on Amazon
Holiness
A rich, pastoral treatment of sin, sanctification, and the fight for holiness in the Christian life, deeply rooted in Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Pilgrim's Progress
A classic allegory of the Christian journey from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City, saturated with Scripture.
View on Amazon
Institutes of the Christian Religion
A classic work of Reformed theology in an accessible form, laying out Christian doctrine with deep biblical roots.
View on Amazon
The Holiness of God
Sproul unfolds the blazing holiness of God and why a right fear of the Lord is vital to true worship.
View on Amazon
Systematic Theology
A classic Reformed theology text, rich in biblical exegesis and doctrinal clarity.
View on Amazon
Pilgrim Theology
An accessible summary of Reformed theology that connects doctrine to the Christian life.
View on Amazon
A Call to Spiritual Reformation
Walks through Paul's prayers to teach believers how to pray biblically and God-centeredly.
View on Amazon
Faith Alone
Defends justification by faith alone as the heart of the biblical gospel and Reformation.
View on Amazon
Trusting God
Encourages believers to trust God's sovereignty, wisdom, and love in every circumstance.
View on Amazon
Christian Beliefs
A shorter, accessible overview of 20 basic Christian doctrines for everyday believers.
View on Amazon
Worship Matters
Helps worship leaders and churches keep the gospel central in congregational worship.
View on Amazon
The Gospel Comes with a House Key
A call to radical, everyday hospitality as a means of gospel witness and discipleship.
View on Amazon
The Hospitality Commands
Shows from Scripture how vital hospitality is to Christian obedience and fellowship.
View on Amazon
God's Glory in Salvation through Judgment
Argues that God's glory in salvation through judgment is the central theme of Scripture.
View on Amazon
The Glory of Christ
Calls believers to behold the glory of Christ as the great means of transformation.
View on Amazon
Family Worship
A short, practical guide to leading your home in daily worship of God.
View on Amazon