When God declared, "It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him" (Genesis 2:18), He created a beautiful design for marriage—a partnership where husbands and wives walk through life together, building a home, a family, and a legacy. God’s intention was not just for companionship but for a union that reflects His love and purposes.
In His perfect design, marriage unites husbands and wives—first to God, then to one another. "And the two shall become one flesh" (Mark 10:8). This unity is profound, and as wives, we hold a unique role in supporting and encouraging our husbands spiritually. Prayer becomes one of the most powerful tools we have to do that.
As a wife, you know your husband intimately. You understand his worries, what keeps him awake at night, his hopes, and the things that bring him joy. This deep connection places you in a unique position to intercede for him before God. Your prayers can cover his struggles, uplift his spirit, and strengthen him to walk confidently in the calling God has placed on his life.
Let’s be honest: life gets busy, and the demands of family, work, and everyday life can easily distract us. But praying for your husband should never take a backseat. Your prayers have the power to impact not just his life but your marriage and even generations to come. As 1 John 5:15 reminds us, "And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him."
When you pray for your husband, you’re inviting God to work in his life in ways you cannot. You’re asking for his protection, his wisdom, his strength, and his peace. You’re surrendering him into God’s hands, trusting that He knows what is best. And in doing so, you’re fulfilling part of your role as a wife—to be his helper, encourager, and spiritual partner.
So, whether it’s a whispered prayer over your morning coffee, a heartfelt plea in the quiet of the night, or a quick prayer as he heads out the door, never underestimate the power of those moments. Your prayers are seeds of faith that can bear incredible fruit in his life and in your marriage.
Praying for your husband is not just a duty—it’s a privilege, a chance to partner with God in lifting up the man you love most. And through those prayers, God will not only bless your husband but also deepen your own faith and strengthen your marriage.
5 Prayers for Your Husband
Here are five specific prayers to pray for your husband:
1. Prayer For His Heart
Gracious God, please touch my husband's heart with Your love today. Give him the assurance that You love him with everlasting love and want what is best for him. When he is frustrated, please give him a sense of peace and calm to handle the situation with integrity. When he is down, be the lifter of his head and draw his eyes towards you. Thank You, Lord, for safeguarding his heart, keeping him close, and reminding him of Your great love. Help me to be understanding, kind, and loving towards him so that he always has a soft place to land. In Jesus' holy name, amen.
2. Prayer For His Mind
Lord God, please fill my husband's mind with good and pleasant things today. Whenever negative thoughts come in, please replace them with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise. I ask for a deep sense of peace to fill his mind so that he knows everything will be alright. Give him wisdom in all his decisions and interactions with others and grant him understanding when confusion arises. Most of all, help him set his mind on You, the Author and Perfecter of his faith. In the name of Jesus, amen.
3. Prayer For His Soul
Heavenly Father, I pray for my husband's soul, the very depths of who he is. Please settle all feelings of unworthiness and shame. Remind him of the redemption he has in Your Son, Jesus. Fill his soul with hope and joy that surpasses all understanding. I ask for a mighty work of Your grace to inhabit the center of his being so that he will not walk in the heaviness of his soul but in the lightness of Your presence. Please assure him that Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light; he can do all things through Christ who strengthens him. Thank You for my husband's precious soul - for who You created him to be. Help me be supportive of him in good times and bad. In Jesus' mighty name, amen.
4. Prayer For His Strength
Lord, thank You for being my husband's strength today. In all that he does, please continue to lead him by Your Spirit and strengthen his frame. When he feels tired, be the refreshment he needs. When he is sick, be his gentle Healer. And when he is worn out, please fill him with life and vitality to face another day in the joy of knowing You. Lord, show me ways I can help meet my husband's needs and fill in some gaps when he is overwhelmed. Help me be aware of his struggles so I can be the companion You created me to be. Thank You for strengthening our marriage and keeping us in step with Your Spirit. In Jesus' name, amen.
5. Prayer For His Purpose
Lord God, as life becomes mundane, please remind my husband of Your divine purpose. Speak new life into his heart, mind, and soul so that he won't allow complacency to take root. As a couple, please clarify what you want us to do for Your glory and the good of others. Awaken us to the bigger purpose of drawing others to Your Son. Help us work together in every way, making our home a haven of peace and our family a unified force for good. We want to live within Your purpose for our lives. Thank You for leading my husband in the way he should go so that he can lead our family on the narrow path of righteousness, for Jesus' sake. It is in His precious name I pray, amen.
