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Pray for him

I’ve always believed in the saying that “marriage is a box, and you get out of it what you put in”. Is your box empty? Is it gloomy? Does your box feel full? Is it beautiful and full of memories? Is it new and shiny? The most important question, is your box full of prayer? In marriage some days are the best, some days are easy, and others are a test of our faith. Sometimes no verbal response is needed. However, a prayer response is always needed. Seeking guidance from God, and praying for your husband is the best thing you can do for your marriage. It can strengthen your bond with God, and your husband. The power of prayer and spiritual reflection is all we truly need.

The Role of Prayer in Marriage

Prayer as a Form of Communication

Praying creates a foundational relationship built on God, and grows our hearts in the calling of compassion. Praising god for the blessings that your marriage provides. Praising him for the work and contributions he will continue to bless your marriage with. Focusing on listening and reflecting on what God wants you to do, or how to handle the tough decisions in marriage. Opening the conversation with God about your marriage, and praising him for his love for your marriage. He will work through your prayers and reveal the plans he has for each lesson and tribulation.

Seeking Guidance and Support from God

Fill your marriage by praying together and worshiping together. This can provide each other with support and strength that your partner might need. God will show you in his time the guidance you need to receive. Praying together also allows you to help carry the burden of your spouse. As men were not created to walk alone. A wife is a helper, and we can help by supporting our husband in prayer. Even during challenging situations praying together can take the weight off of our shoulders, and lessen the burdens of our heart that are meant for God to carry.

Benefits of Praying for Your Marriage & Resolving Conflicts

Finding Peace

Prayer can bring peace in your life, and it’s also a tool to protect your marriage. Even if you don’t have the words he knows your needs. All you have to do is be in his presence. Let your husband know you prayed for him. Pray for yourself too. Praying can help resolve conflicts peacefully prayer can lead to reconciliation and healing during hard times.

How to Incorporate Prayer into Your Marriage

Establishing a Prayer Routine

Here are some tips on creating a prayer routine as a couple and staying committed to it. Individually spend a few minutes each day in God presence. Play worship music, hit your knees to pray, or just talk to him on the way to work. Ask your spouse to pray every night before dinner, or take turns praying. Use this opportunity to start a personal prayer time together. Stay on it, and don’t give up. Missed your usual dinner prayer? Pray before bed together or with your children.

Praying for Specific Needs and Goals

Here is a list of prayer suggestions to pray about if you can’t seem to find the right words.

•Pray for spiritual growth

•Pray for the well being and happiness

•Ask God to protect and anoint your spouse

•For his relationship with God

•For inner peace and comfort

•Pray for wisdom and his role as head of house

•Pray to always put your spouse first

•Let nothing become more important than your marriage

•For kind and compassionate communication

•Pray for both of your hearts and devotion

Overcoming Challenges Through Prayer

Seeking God’s Guidance for Important Decisions

Incorporating prayer and seeking God’s guidance for making important decisions as a couple is easier said than done. Sometimes we let our emotions and thoughts to get in the way of our own relationship with God. We get ahead of ourselves by letting our own thoughts control what God has already placed on our life. All we had to do was put him first and pray for his guidance.

Thank you God

I encourage you to embrace praying in the presence of Yahweh. Marriage can be hard, but praying eases the stress. God has a great purpose for your marriage. Remember your vows, be in Gods presence daily, and pray for your husband, I also pray that your marriage had a healthy and fulfilling relationship. Marriage is not perfect, but you get out what you put in.

God loves you!

Love,

Corey