When I first started praying for Tim, I prayed for the things that I wanted. God, please make Tim do well at work so we can have lots of money...God, please make Tim blind to the fact that I have gained 30lbs since we have been married...You know the good stuff. But I got this prayer list from a book and found that when I prayed it for Tim, it really blessed both of us. So I thought I would forward it on. As a side note, Wives please stop and pray this over your husband as your read it.
1. His work ~ Lord, bless the work of my husband's hands. May his labor bring not only favor, success, and prosperity, but great fulfillment as well.
2. Temptation ~ Lord, strengthen my husband to resist any temptation that comes his way; establish a wall of protection around him. Fill him with your spirit, and flush out all that is not of you.
3. His affection ~ Lord, enable each of us to lay aside self-consciousness or apathy and be effusive in our display of love. Help us to demonstrate how much we care for and value each other.
4. His Choices ~ Lord, give him wisdom for every decision he makes. Help him to make godly choices and keep him from doing anything foolish.
5. His health ~ Lord, make every part of his body function the way you designed it to; heal him of any disease, illness, injury, infirmity, or weakness. Strengthen his body.
6. His integrity ~ Lord, make my husband and man of integrity, according to Your standards, and give him the strength to say "yes" when he should say "yes" and the courage to say "no" when he should say "no".
7. His Priorities ~ Lord, speak to him about making Your Word, prayer, and praise a priority. Enable him to place me and our children in greater prominence in his heart than career, friends, and activities.
8. His Attitude ~ Lord, give him a spirit of joy and keep him from growing into a grumpy old man. Help him to be anxious about nothing, but give thanks in all things so he can know the peace that surpasses all understanding.
9. His Faith ~ Lord, enlarge his ability to believe in You, Your Word, Your promises, Your ways, and Your power. May he seek You, rely totally upon You, and acknowledge You in everything he does.
10. His Future ~ Lord, give him a vision for his future. Help him to understand that Your plans for him are good. Help him to mature and grow in you daily.
This is all from a book entitled Lists to Live By (The Christian Collection). It is an amazing book. But you can also find this all in the Bible.
Wives, we are called to encourage, submit to, and to trust our husbands, prayer is one of the most effective tools we have.
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