How to Pray for Your Husband: 10 Scriptures to Get You Started
To all my readers who are seeking marriage, soon to be married, or already married, this post is for you! I learned early on in my relationship the power of praying over your husband. I started doing it way before we were married because I wanted to live as it was. So, I started praying for my then-future husband in a prayer journal. I prioritized praying over him and carried it over when I became his wife.
As a wife, praying for your husband is one of the most powerful things you can do for your marriage. It is a way to show your love and support and trust God to care for him. There will be times when your spouse is fighting battles, and they might not even have the words to explain or the clear mind to notice they’re in a war with the enemy. This is where you come in to keep them covered.
When you pray for your husband, you ask God to intervene and bless him in every way. You are also asking God to help you be a better wife to him and him to be a better husband to you. Marriage goes both ways, so cover all areas in prayer. If you need help getting started with praying for your husband, keep reading for tips on praying over your husband and ten scriptures to get you started.
How to Pray for Your Husband
When you pray for your husband, there are a few things you can do to make your prayers more effective:
Be specific. Instead of praying for "God to bless my husband," pray for specific things that you need Him to bless, such as:
His work: Pray that he will be successful in his career and find fulfillment in it.
His health: Pray that he will be healthy and strong and that he will be protected from sickness, hurt, harm, and danger.
His relationships: Pray he will have solid and healthy relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues who respect the boundaries of your marriage.
His spiritual growth: Pray that he will grow in his faith and be led by the Holy Spirit.
Be sincere. Don’t be scared, to be honest with God in your prayers. If you are struggling, tell Him. If you are worried about something, share it with Him. He is your loving Father, and He wants to hear from you.
Pray in faith. Believe that God hears your prayers and that He will answer them. Don't give up praying for your husband, even if you don't see results overnight. God will answer your prayers in His timing.
Here are ten scriptures that you can pray over your husband:
“May have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” (Ephesians 3:18, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that my husband would deeply understand Your love for him. Fill him to the measure of all Your fullness.
“to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Ephesians 4:12, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would equip my husband for the work of ministry and that he would grow in his knowledge of You. Help him to reach his full potential in Christ.
“Observe people who are good at their work - skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a back seat to anyone.” (Proverbs 22:29, MSG)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would bless my husband in his work and that he would be successful in all that he does. Please help him to be a wise and skilled worker.
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” (Proverbs 11:3, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would give my husband integrity and wisdom in all he does. Help him to be a man of honor and good character.
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would protect my husband from temptation and give him the strength to resist it. Help him always to choose what is right and good.
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would give my husband wisdom in all he does. Please help him to make wise decisions and to lead our family well.
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will praise him in my song.” (Psalm 28:7, NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would be my husband's strength and shield. Help him to trust in You and to be filled with joy.
“Sharing words of wisdom is satisfying to your inner being. It encourages you to know that you’ve changed someone else’s life.” (Proverbs 18:20, TPT)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would fill my husband's mouth with good things and that his thoughts would be pure and righteous. Help him to speak words of love, encouragement, and wisdom.
“So let’s strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.” (Romans 14:19 CEB)
Pray: Lord, I pray that You would help my husband and me to work together to build a solid and loving marriage. Help us put each other's needs first and support each other in all we do.
“The crowd spoke up, “We have heard from the Law that the Messiah will remain forever, so how can you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this ‘Son of Man’?”” (John 12:34 NIV)
Pray: Lord, I pray that my husband would have a deep understanding of Your Word and be able to defend the faith. Help him to be a man of God and to lead our family in the way of Christ.
Praying for your husband is one of the best things you can do for your marriage. It can be a challenge sometimes, but remember you are not only praying for him, but you are praying for your marriage. To get you started on praying for one another and with each other, check out my blog post with 15+ Bible Reading Plans for Married Couples. These plans can help you grow closer together and closer to God.
When you are frustrated, prayer is the last thing on your mind, or you don’t even know where to start. Use this blog as a guide and pray anyway. God hears your prayers, and he wants to answer them.
I pray that your marriage will be strong and healthy and that you and your husband will love and support each other for eternity.
