What does the Bible say about praying for your spouse?

Philippians 4:8-9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from [Paul], or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. God, I ask that you will give my husband a calm and hopeful spirit as he trusts in You. Thank you that you promise to guard my husbands heart and mind!

What the Bible says about praying mothers?

2. Ask, Seek, Knock. The second Bible verses about mothers prayers that we will look at is in Mathew 7:7-8; “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

When was power of a praying wife written?

The Power of a Praying® Wife Paperback – February 1, 2014.

Who Wrote power of a praying wife?

Stormie Omartian
The Power of a Praying Husband Abridged/Authors

Stormie Omartian is the bestselling author of the Power of a Praying® series (more than 37 million books sold). Her other books include Just Enough Light for the Step I’m On; Lead Me, Holy Spirit; Prayer Warrior; and Out of Darkness. Stormie and her husband, Michael, have been married more than 45 years.

How should couples pray together?

If you are comfortable praying together, then once a week, say on a Sunday night before bed, or on a Saturday morning when you get up, pray for a longer time about all your needs as a family and for other concerns you have. Remember to include times that you praise God for who He is, and thank Him for what He’s done!

How does a wife pray for her husband?

LORD, I thank You for my husband. Thank You for creating him in Your image, designing him for greatness and strength. God, please give my husband the joy of knowing true wisdom and following good counsel. God, I pray that my husband will read Your Word daily, eager to meet with You and to hear Your voice.

What does Jesus say about mothers?

The Bible consistently asks followers to honor and love their mothers. Examples of this can be seen in Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother,” and Leviticus 19:3, “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father.”

Why did God give us mothers?

So God made a mother. He needed someone who would find joy in the simple and purpose in the mundane, because He knew that was what the babies needed most. It needed to be big enough to grow even when she didn’t think it could anymore, and able to hold all of the love for the babies He was going to entrust her with.

How can I pray my wife?

“Father, Help me to be a gracious wife, even when I feel justified in my emotions. Give me the ability to move past my husband’s flaws and shortcomings just as you willingly poured grace into my own life. Help me to not hold a grudge or let bitterness rot my soul.

How do I pray for my husband?

20 ways to pray for your husband:

1. Pray for his day.
2. Pray for his health.
3. Pray for his work.
4. Pray he will be obedient to the Lord.
5. Pray Scripture over him (Prov. 3:5-6 is a great place to start!).
6. Pray specifically for the current situations in your lives.
7. Pray for the challenges he is facing.
8. Pray for his fears.

Why should husband and wife pray together?

Praying together increases trust and intimacy with spouse: Intimacy is built on trust, and trust is built on how we respond to being vulnerable with each other. Praying together helps you show and receive trust that strengthens the bonds of intimacy in your relationship.

How do you pray with a prayer partner?

Here are some ideas for praying together:

1. Take turns praying your requests out loud.
2. Pray one request at a time, allowing your prayer partner to respond or add to your prayer.
3. Keep prayers brief and give each other time to pray.
4. As your prayer partner prays for you, just listen.

What’s the power of a praying wife and mother?

I pray. The power of a praying wife and mother…the power of prayer. Simply tell the doubters to step aside and watch it happen. Pray. It causes miracles. Long is a teacher, author, columnist, grad student, photographer, and most importantly, wife and mother to three, soon to be four children under the age of six.

What to do when your mother and your spouse don’t get along?

If others feel that either your spouse or your mother is “over the top” in terms of inciting conflict, that may speak volumes. Mothers-in-law need to be extra kind to their child’s New spouse.

Why do spouses not get along with their parents?

Spouses may not want to “share” time and attention with their significant other with anyone else, including that person’s parents. Sometimes parents are jealous that they’re being “displaced” by someone who doesn’t have the history—all the years, time, and attention that parents have shared with their children.

Why are mothers and daughters supposed to get along?

They feel that they “should” be able to get along because popular wisdom tells them that mothers and daughters are supposed to be close. This societal expectation makes mothers and daughters blame themselves for causing their relationship difficulties.