10 Prayers Your Husband Needs You to Pray for Him

1. Prayer to Better Communicate Respect and Gratitude to Your Husband

Mutual respect, honor, and appreciation matter in marriage. Respect especially matters to husbands. Ephesians 5:33 instructs husbands to love their wives and encourages wives to respect their husbands. Men feel loved when they are respected for who they are and what they do, and everyone needs to feel appreciated. Pray for the ability to communicate respect and gratitude.

This prayer uplifts and affirms your husband. By praying to communicate respect and gratitude, you invite God’s guidance and wisdom into your interactions, honoring your husband’s leadership and contributions, fostering unity and mutual respect.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help me to communicate respect and gratitude to my husband in all aspects of our relationship. May my words and actions reflect honor and appreciation. Grant me the wisdom to affirm his leadership and contributions.

May my heart overflow with thankfulness for the blessing he is in my life. Help me to build him up with my words and actions, affirming his value and worth as my partner and companion.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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2. Prayer to Protect Your Husband's Eyes and Heart from Lust

Everyone is tempted, husbands as well as unmarried men. Temptations to poor choices like viewing pornography destroys a man’s heart, mind, and soul. Recognizing this weakness, you should pray for your husband to keep his eyes and heart from lust. Sin begins in the heart, and Jesus emphasizes this in Matthew 5:28, stating, “But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”

Praying for your husband’s purity reflects your desire for the marriage’s purity, faithfulness, and sanctity to continue. You also acknowledge the spiritual battles he faces and invites God’s strength and guidance in overcoming temptation. The Spirit is present in every place and time, helping guard men from giving in to lust.

Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband to you, asking for your protection and strength to keep his eyes and heart from lust. Help him to resist temptation and to guard his heart and mind with your truth and purity. Grant him wisdom and discernment to recognize and avoid situations that may lead to sin.

Lord, I pray that you would strengthen our marriage and deepen our commitment to one another. Give us the grace to honor and cherish one another, remaining faithful and devoted in our relationship.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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3. Prayer for Your Husband to Practice Spiritual leadership

The Bible teaches men to be spiritual leaders in the family, church, and community. Ephesians 5:23 instructs husbands to mirror Christ’s sacrificial love for the church: “For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior.”

Praying for your husband’s spiritual leadership acknowledges his role as the household’s head and his responsibility to lead by example and sacrificial service. Further, praying for his involvement in the church and community reflects the biblical mandate for believers to use their gifts to serve others and glorify God.

Through prayer, you trust in God’s provision and grace to equip your husband for the responsibilities entrusted to him.

Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband to you, asking for your guidance and strength as he provides spiritual leadership in our family, church, and community. Grant him wisdom and discernment to lead with humility and grace, following Christ’s servant leadership example.

Lord, I pray that you would empower him to be a godly role model for our family, nurturing a spirit of love, unity, and devotion to you. Give him the courage to lead with integrity and compassion in every area of life, reflecting your character in all he does.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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4. Prayer for Your Husband to Have Physical and Spiritual Protection

The Devil seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, and he’s after each person’s heart and life, including your husband. Psalm 91:11-12 assures us of God’s promise to send his angels: “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands, they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.”

Praying for protection acknowledges spiritual warfare that may threaten your husband’s wellbeing. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband to you, asking for your divine protection over his life, both physically and spiritually. Guard him against all harm and danger, and shield him from the enemy’s schemes.

Lord, I pray that you would surround him with your angels, protecting him in all his ways and preserving him from accidents, illness, and harm. Keep him safe from the enemy’s seen and unseen attacks, and strengthen him with your mighty hand.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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5. Prayer for Your Husband to Have Financial Success and Provision

Men desire to be providers, showing love to their families through work and bringing value to the home to pay for people’s needs. This requires a trust in God’s love and ability to provide for us. In Philippians 4:19, Paul assures us, “My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”

In prayer, you recognize and affirm God’s sovereignty over all aspects of life, including finances, and invites his blessings and favor into your family’s financial affairs (Proverbs 3:9-10). As we honor God with our finances, your husband fulfills the mandate to provide for their families (1 Timothy 5:8).

Heavenly Father,

I pray for your provision and blessings in my husband’s financial endeavors. Grant him wisdom to steward his resources well. May his work be fruitful and prosperous, bringing glory to your name.

Lord, I pray that you would open opportunities for him and lead him to success in his career and financial endeavors. Provide for all our needs according to your riches in glory, and help us to honor you with our finances.

Protect us from financial stress and anxiety and help us to trust in your provision and faithfulness. May we always rely on you as our ultimate provider and sustainer.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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6. Prayer for Your Husband to Find Strength in Hard Times

Hard times will come, and tragedy will strike. During constant struggle to provide and sacrifice for the family, your husband needs the endurance found in Christ. James 1:12 encourages us to persevere under trial: “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.”

Pray for your husband’s strength to endure challenges in various aspects of life. Psalm 27:14 exhorts believers to wait for the Lord and be strong and courageous: “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” Through prayer, you invite God’s presence and power into his life for this perseverance.

Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband to you, asking for your strength and endurance to sustain him through life’s trials. Grant him courage and resilience to face difficulties with faith and perseverance.

Lord, when he feels weary and discouraged, remind him of your promise to be his strength and refuge. Help him to trust in your power to carry him through every trial and adversity.

May he hope in your word, knowing that you are with him always. Strengthen his spirit and renew his resolve to press on in faith, knowing that in you, all things are possible.

In Jesus' name, Amen.

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7. Prayer for Your Husband to Find and Invest in His Purpose

Every person needs to find meaning and purpose. For men, they find strength to overcome with a sure idea of their calling. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us of God’s plans for our welfare and future: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Pray for your husband to discover his purpose and calling in life, and that he would invest in what God calls him to with the ultimate good end in mind. This life brings glory to God (Colossians 1:10).

Through prayer, you trust God will reveal his purpose and lead your husband in fulfilling it.

Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband to you, asking for your guidance to discover and follow your purpose for his life. Open his eyes to see the plans you have for him and give him clear vision to discern your will.

Lord, help him to trust in your providence and direction. May he walk in obedience to your word, bearing fruit in every good work and glorifying your name.

May he find joy and fulfillment in serving you and others. Give him courage and perseverance to pursue your calling with faith and determination.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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8. Prayer for Your Husband to Live with the Eternal View

Eternal perspective gives people hope. Therefore, central to a man having hope and motivation to live with integrity and endurance is living with the eternal in mind. As Apostle Paul encourages, believers should focus not on what is seen but on what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (1 Corinthians 4:18).

Pray for your husband to expect a reward for his faithfulness at his life’s end—both heaven and the benefits from investing in what matters. Husbands should prioritize hearing “well done, good and faithful servant” from Jesus when standing before him (Matthew 25:23). This sure expectation provides strength for a man to provide strength, encouragement, and inspiration to those around him, reflecting Christ’s character.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I lift up my husband, praying he may always live with eternity in mind. Grant him wisdom to make decisions honoring and expecting the eternal rewards which await him. Strengthen his faith and vision of the unseen.

May he be a beacon, showing your grace and truth to the world around him. Bless our marriage and family as we seek to follow You together.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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9. Prayer for Your Husband to Pursue Christian Male Friendships

Many husbands report critical loneliness, even when they are married. Everyone requires deep friendships, both with their spouses and others who provide encouragement and support.

Pray for your husband to engage with good Christian male friends who foster accountability, spiritual growth, and healthy relationships. Proverbs 27:17 emphasizes the significance of iron sharpening iron, the importance of companions who encourage personal development and strengthen faith. These friendships offer opportunities for him to share experiences, seek guidance, and receive wise counsel, enhancing his spiritual maturity.

Heavenly Father,

I pray you lead my husband to form deep bonds with good Christian men who will encourage him in his faith journey. Surround him with friends who will challenge him to grow closer to you, hold him accountable, and provide support when he needs it. Bring mentors and friends who lead him according to your complete and perfect Word.

Bless these friendships with mutual respect, love, and a shared passion for your kingdom. Guide him in cultivating relationships that reflect your grace and truth. May these connections deepen his faith and lead him closer to you each day.

In Jesus' name, amen.

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10. Prayer for Your Husband to Hear God’s Voice

Since salvation rests first upon a reconciled relationship with the Father through the Son, hearing God’s voice undergirds every meaningful aspect of a believer’s life.

Pray for your husband to clearly hear God’s voice so he can discern God’s will, receive guidance, and walk in obedience. In John 10:27, Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

When a husband hears God’s voice clearly, the Spirit empowers him to make decisions that honor God and benefit others. By seeking divine guidance, he can navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and pursue paths leading to spiritual growth and fulfillment.

Gracious God,

I pray you would open my husband’s ears to hear your voice clearly. Grant him discernment to distinguish your voice from all others, and the wisdom to follow your guidance obediently. Help him to tune out distractions and tune into your still, small voice speaking to his heart. May your words guide his steps, giving him direction in his decisions, actions, and relationships.

Strengthen his faith as he listens for your voice, and deepen his intimacy with You through prayer and meditation on your Word. Use him as an instrument of your will, bringing glory to your name in all he does.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

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