Is anything more powerful than prayer for your spouse?
At least, is there anything humans can do that’s more powerful than praying for your spouse?
I know I need to pray for my husband daily, but sometimes I forget. This set of prayer prompts are for me and all the other wives out there.
(Don’t worry, single ladies–I have topics in my editorial calendar for y’all too!)
This set of prayer prompts focus on your spouse. While I am a woman married to a man, I have done my best to write gender-neutral prayer prompts to guide you in prayer for your spouse.
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Why You Should Pray for Your Spouse
God calls all Christians to pray for each other.
Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. -Ephesians 6:18
For the sake of consistency, my blog writers and I all quote from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. However, this verse makes a bit more sense when looking at other translations.
Do all this in prayer, asking for God’s help. Pray on every occasion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for all God’s people. -Good News Translation
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. -New International Version
When we’re called to pray for other Christians, this includes our spouses! Consider the greatest commandments.
“Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” -Matthew 22:36-40
Your closest neighbor is your spouse. Loving anyone should include prayer.
These prayer prompts are divided into five groups, based on your spouse’s relationships, roles, and responsibilities in life.
6 Days of Prayer for Your Marriage
These prayer prompts are just as much about you as they are about your spouse. Marriage is a partnership between two people. These prayer prompts will help you improve your own role in your marriage, as well as your spouse’s role.
Related: Leading by Example in Marriage
Each of these prayer prompts is a quality found in a strong, God-focused marriage.
For each daily prayer for your marriage, try to include the following:
- Pray for your spouse by name.
- Ask God to bless your spouse with the quality listed.
- Ask God to show you how to live out that quality in everything you say and do.
- Pray that your marriage is an example of that quality to others.
Day 1) Pray for faith in your marriage.
Day 2) Pray for love in your marriage.
Day 3) Pray for respect in your marriage.
Day 4) Pray for wisdom in your marriage.
Day 5) Pray for kindness in your marriage.
Day 6) Pray for forgiveness in your marriage.
6 Days of Prayer for Your Spouse in the Home
These prayer prompts focus on how your spouse feels about your home and all related responsibilities.
For each daily prayer for your spouse, try to include the following:
- Pray for your spouse by name.
- Thank God for how your spouse contributes to the household. Be specific.
- Ask God to reveal what you can do to improve your home life.
- Apply the prompt to your own life, and be specific in your prayer for your spouse.
Day 7) Ask God to give you and your spouse a grateful heart for your home. Thank God for providing a home for your family.
Day 8) Pray that your spouse feels safe at home, both emotionally and physically.
Day 9) Pray for your spouse to want to extend hospitality to friends and family.
Day 10) Pray that you and your spouse can divide the household responsibilities in a way that feels loving and respectful to you both.
Day 11) Ask God to grant you compassion and understanding when you find fault with the way your spouse does something around the house.
Day 12) Pray that your spouse is able to leave their work at their job, instead of bringing it home.
Related: How to Prioritize Prayer in a Busy Lifestyle
6 Days of Prayer for Your Spouse at Work
These prayer prompts relate to your spouse’s role in the workforce. Even if your spouse works remotely, or works without pay taking care of the home and/or children, these prompts can still guide your prayers.
For each daily prayer for your spouse, try to include the following:
- Pray for your spouse by name.
- As possible, pray for your spouse’s boss and colleagues by name.
- Pray that the company acts according to God’s will.
Day 13) Pray that your spouse serves and leads with integrity at work.
Day 14) Ask God to give your spouse courage to work in a Christ-like manner, no matter the workplace environment.
Day 15) Ask God to give your spouse meaningful and challenging work that suits your spouse’s abilities.
Day 16) Pray that your spouse remembers to seek their identity in Christ, not in their job title.
Day 17) Ask God to surround your spouse with righteous colleagues and superiors. If your spouse doesn’t have colleagues or superiors, pray for righteous clients, teachers, fellow volunteers, or social groups as applicable.
Day 18) Thank God for your spouse’s job and for their financial contribution to the family. If your spouse doesn’t earn an income, thank God for your spouse’s cost-saving work, as well as the immeasurable benefits to your family.
6 Days of Prayer for Your Spouse in the Community
These prayer prompts relate to your spouse’s role in your local community, as well as your own role.
For each daily prayer for your spouse, try to include the following:
- Pray for your spouse by name.
- Thank God for the good things in your community.
- Ask God to bless your community.
Day 19) Pray that your spouse displays Christ-like qualities through their words and actions.
Day 20) Pray for generosity in your spouse so that they are willing to give back to your community.
Day 21) Pray that you and your spouse are able to find Christian fellowship in your community.
Day 22) Pray that you only speak well of your spouse when in public.
Day 23) Ask God for guidance on the best way for you and your spouse to serve the community.
Day 24) Pray that your spouse’s relationships are a good example for other members of the community.
7 Days of Prayer for Your Spouse’s Relationships
These prayer prompts relate to your spouse’s relationships with other people, including friends and family.
Not all the prompts will apply to your spouse. While I’ve included a few alternatives, I know that some people have few family members. Think about that general role listed, and substitute friends or even your own family who might fulfill that missing relationship for your spouse.
For each daily prayer for your spouse, try to include the following:
- Pray for your spouse by name.
- Thank God for each positive relationship in your spouse’s life.
- Pray for your spouse’s loved ones by name.
- Ask God that each relationship be loving and respectful, as well as mutually beneficial.
- If the relationship is currently negative or nonexistent, ask God to improve or build the relationship according to Her will.
Day 25) Pray for your spouse’s parents. If your spouse’s parents are deceased, pray for their aunts and uncles.
Day 26) Pray for your spouse’s siblings. If your spouse is an only child, pray for their cousins.
Day 27) Pray for your spouse’s best friend(s).
Day 28) Pray for your spouse’s closest work friend.
Day 29) Pray for your spouse’s mentor. If your spouse doesn’t have a mentor, pray for their boss.
Day 30) Pray for your next-door neighbors.
Day 31) Pray again for your marriage. Pray that you are always a blessing to your spouse.
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I hope these prompts will help you in your prayer life!
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