31 Days to Pray for Your Spouse Challenge starts January 1

It's almost January 1, 2014.   A new year and also my 10th year of being married.  I count it a HUGE privilege and ministry to be able to pray for my husband.  Ashley from Life by Ashley is hosting a challenge for the month of January to PRAY for your spouse. 

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Praying For your Husband Day 30 & 31

Day 30

Pray that your husband will serve God and other with pure motives.  Pray that he will obey from his heart and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3: 23-24)

Day 31

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)

Today was the last day of posting the prayers for your husband.  I hope you were able to bless your husband with these prayers everyday.

Here is a pdf file of the whole list in case you missed it.  I printed it off and carry this list in my Bible.

Praying For Your Husband

Praying For Your Husband Day 29

Day 29

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 28

Day 28

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)

Praying for Your Husband Day 27

Day 27

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)

Praying for Your Husband Day 26

Day 26

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)

Praying for Your Husband Day 25

Day 25

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.  (Psalm 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Praying For Your Husband Day 24

Day 24

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 23

Day 23

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 22

Day 22

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 21

Day 21

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 20

Day 20

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 temptation to indulge in pornography.  (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Praying for Your Husband Day 19

Day 19

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)

Praying for Your Husband Day 18

Day 18

Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective- living in the 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)

Praying for Your Husband Day 17

Day 17

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 Pet. 2:21; 1 Cor. 10: 11)

Praying For Your Husband Day 16

Day 16

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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 15

Day 15

Pray that your husband will choose 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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 14

Day 14

Pray that your husband will speak words that you and your family, and reflect a heart of love.  Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Praying For Your Husband Day 13

Day 13

Pray that your husband will 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)

Praying For Your Husband Day 12

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. 15:15,18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)