Revive Our Hearts

Revive Our Hearts 

Day 1 – Lord, I pray that my husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability before You. I pray that he will guard his heart by developing spiritual disciplines – Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation, scripture memorization, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Prov. 4:23)

Day 2 – Lord, I pray that my husband’s relationship with You and Your Word will bear fruit in his life. I pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps. 112:1)

Day 3 – I pray that my husband will be humble and quick to agree with You about his sin. I pray that his heart will be tender toward Your voice, oh Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)

Day 4 – Dear Lord, I pray that my husband will grow in leadership skills in our relationship – protecting and providing for us. I pray that he will lead us wisely and love us sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in our marriage. (Eph. 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)

Day 5 – Lord, I pray that my husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. I pray that he will have a desire to cultivate a stronger relationship with me as a sign of his loyalty and commitment, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)

Day 6 – Heavenly Father, I pray that my husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils of the culture. I pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15, 1 Cor. 10:12-13)

Day 7 – I pray that my husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationships with the opposite sex. Lord, let his heart be pure and undivided in his commitment to me. (Prov. 6:23-24, 26; Rom 13:14)

Day 8 – Lord, I pray that my husband will work hard to provide for our family, to the best of his ability. I pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his character – persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships with people, determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58

Day 9 – Lord, I pray that my husband will handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. I pray that money will not become a source of discord in our family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom 12:13; Heb. 13:5)

Day 10 – Lord, I pray my husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. I pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim.1:5,3:7; Eph.6:10-12)

Day 11 – Lord, I pray that my husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. I pray that he will listen to You and desire to do Your will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph19 430

Day 12 – Lord, I pray that my husband will yield his sexual drive to the Lord and practice self-control. I pray that our sexual intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15,18; 1 Cor. 7:3, Song of Solomon 7:10)

Day 13 – I pray that my husband will use practical skills to build our family and make wise decisions for our welfare. I pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4

Day 14 – Lord, I pray that my husband will speak words that build up our family and reflect a heart of love. I pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Day 15 – I pray that my husband will choose his friends wisely. Lord, I pray that You will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Day 16 – I pray that my husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Lord, I pray that he will not give in 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)

Day 17 – Lord, I pray that my husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after You and strong men in the faith. I pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor. 10:11)

Day 18 – Lord, I pray that my husband will have an eternal perspective – living in light of eternity. I pray, Father, 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)

Day 19 – Heavenly Father, I pray that my husband will be patient and a man of peace. I 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)

Day 20 – God, I pray that my husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. I pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography.(Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Day 21 – Lord, I pray that my husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with You. I pray that he will submit his schedule and finances to You! (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Day 22 – Lord, I pray that my husband will practice forgiveness in our relationship and with others. I 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)

Day 23 – I pray that my husband will be a good father – disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. (If he is not a father, pray this. . . that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the You, Lord.) (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Day 24 – I pray that my husband will have a balanced life – that he will balance work and play. I pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

Day 25 – Lord, I pray that my husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice and that he will stand for the truth. I pray that he will protect me and our family from Satan’s attacks. (Ps. 31:24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Day 26 – Lord, I pray that my husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. I pray that he will offer all his dreams to You, and pursue only those goals that will bring You glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

Day 27 – I pray that my husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body – the temple of the Holy Spirit – for the glory of God. I 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)

Day 28 – I pray that my husband will be a man of prayer. Lord, I pray that he will seek and pursue You in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thes. 5:17; Luke 22:46; James 5:16)

Day 29 – Lord, I pray that my husband will surrender his time and talents to You. Dear Jesus, I pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in our home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4,7)

Day 30 – Lord, I pray that my husband will serve You and others with pure motives. I pray that he will obey You from his heart and glorify You in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

Day 31 – Lord, I pray that my husband will recognize the lies of the enemy in his life. I 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)

Reference Used    Revive Our Hearts  / Nancy Leigh DeMoss  http://www.standerinfamilycourt.com/?p=1501