Tuesday, February 1, 2011

31 Ways To Pray For Your Wife

Happy February!   Since this is a 'month of love', here are 31 ways to pray for your wife!  Prayer is such a vital part of a marriage and there is no greater blessing than to pray for one another. 

1. That she continues in love for the Lord God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength and that she seeks after Him with all her might in reverence and holy fear, ever growing in her dependence on Him. That she will forever abide in His love.

2. That she grow and continue in love for others, esteeming others better than herself, bringing peace, joy and hope to her family and the brethren.

3. That time is made available to her each and every day for personal prayer, worship and devotion.

4. That she is a woman of contentment and joy, not envious of others, but ever thankful to God for His daily provision, trusting Him for her needs. That her mind would first seek the Kingdom of God and that she is far from covetousness.

5. That her mind would be daily renewed and transformed by Christ, so she may know and do the will of God.

6. That she is a woman of prayer that doesn't faint, praying always, and rejoicing in hope, an interceder for her family as well as others.

7. That she is a woman of faith, giving glory to God, that her faith not be in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

8. That the Lord would abide in her and Your Word dwell richly in my wife today and always.

9. Guard the conversation of her mouth that she may always speak in meekness, wisdom and kindness as is fitting to the Lord. Let vanity, covetousness and lying be far from her heart and lips and her conversation be of Heaven.

10. Lord, give my wife strength to stand firm against the wiles and fiery darts of the devil. Help her stand against the world, the flesh and the devil. Help her stand in your armor and having done all, to continue to stand victorious.

11. Help my wife with her image of herself Lord. Do not allow her to think more of herself than she ought too and at the same time, help her believe that she is all you have said she is through and in Christ Jesus. That she is precious in your sight.

12. That she looks well after her own house, building it in wisdom. Grant to her integrity, prudence, meekness, and diligence.

13. That she has the wisdom, which comes from God in her daily walk. Fill her with your spirit of wisdom.

14. That she is clothed in your strength, honor, charity and righteousness.

15. That the fruit of the Spirit grows ever more abundant and evident in her life. 

16. That you guard her heart and mind from all deception, the eyes of her understanding being open to truth in all areas of life.

17. That she is a godly mother, admonishing and teaching our children (and/or future children) in the ways and truths of the Lord. That she is in all ways and all things a living example to them of holiness in Christ Jesus our Lord.

18. That she be not swayed nor overcome by circumstances that arise in her daily life and walk with you. That her eyes remain fixed solely on You.

19. That she would be wise in scheduling her time throughout the day, and that her schedule would be prioritized in a way that is pleasing to the Lord.

20. Bless the work of her hands and let it be a praise and encouragement to her.

21. May my wife be honorable, useful, respected and a blessing to all who know her. That she will have the virtues as described in Proverbs 31.

22. That she knows my own love for her, nothing wavering or doubting.

23. That our children honor, respect and bless her.

24. Remind her each day that she can come boldly to Your throne of Grace and make her requests and needs known.

25. Prepare my wife for spiritual battle - help her take up and put on Your armor, so that she is prepared each day for whatever she may encounter while I am away from our home. Be her defender when I can't be. Remind her as well, that the battle belongs to You and Jesus has won the victory.

26. That she treasures our children as our special gift from the Lord.

27. That she would have an ever increasing amount of faith to believe You and Your Word in all things.

28. That she will be submissive to You in all things, being a godly wife and helper to me and that our relationship will openly reflect the love and submission of Jesus for the church as described in

29. That my wife's heart will beat with a burden for the souls of the lost, even as Yours does.

30. That my wife will have a long, healthy life and that she will prosper in whatever You set her hands to doing.

31. That the Lord will protect my wife, guard her paths and be a lamp unto her feet.

1 comment:

John-Michael said...

This is beautiful, thank you. I've been modifying the prayers slightly in order to pray for my girlfriend (my future wife), but have appreciated the inspiration and variety of things to pray for. :)