30 days prayer for your man
Each day of the month, pray for your man wherever or whomever he
might be. You do not have to be married or in a relationship to take this
challenge; if you believe that there is a man out there for you, pray for him.
THE PRAYER CHALLENGE
Day 1
Pray that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing spiritual disciplines—Bible reading,
study, prayer,
meditation, scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23).
Day 2
Pray that your
husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit in his life. Pray
that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord. (Prov.
3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)
Day 3
Pray that your husband
will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin. Pray that his heart
will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)
Day 4
Pray that your husband
will grow in leadership skills in your relationship—protecting and providing
for you. Pray that he will lead you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that
God will be glorified in your marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)
Pray that your husband
will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he will have a desire to
cultivate your relationship as a sign of his loyalty and commitment to you, and
as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)
Pray that
your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils
of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own
life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12;
John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)
Day 7
Pray that
your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with
the opposite sex. Pray that his heart will be pure and undivided in his
commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom. 13:14)
Pray that
your husband will work hard to provide for your family, to the best of his
ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career
and ministry will be a growing part of his character—persistence, decisiveness,
strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships
with people, determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)
Pray that
your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting
and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to
the Lord’s work. Pray that money will not become a source of discord in your
family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)
Pray that
your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his
convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in
his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from
others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)
Day 11
Pray that
your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before
the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will. (Prov.
15:33; Eph. 6:6)
Day 12
Pray that
your husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice self control.
Pray that your sexual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a
reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)
Day 13
Pray that
your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions
for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)
Day 14
Pray that
your husband will speak words that build you and your family, and reflect a heart
of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)
Day 15
Pray that
your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men
who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin.
(Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)
Pray that
your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will
not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will
experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor.
6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)
Pray that
your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and
strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and
spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)
Pray that
your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray
that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his
life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)
Pray that
your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in
to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19;
Ps. 34:14)
Pray that
your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will
not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the
temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)
Pray that
your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress,
find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his
schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)
Pray that
your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others.
Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment
and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord. (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)
Pray that
your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving
them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man
to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)
Pray that
your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray
that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and
church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)
Pray that
your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and
that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family
from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)
Pray that
your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will
offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring
God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)
Pray that
your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the
temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice
self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay
healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20, 9:27)
Pray that
your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in
purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)
Pray that
your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord. Pray that his
spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home.
(Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)
Pray that
your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will
obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13;
John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)
Pray that
your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his
attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts
into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)nd study, prayer, meditation, scripture memorization, etc. (2
Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)
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