disclaimer: Before I begin, I want to let you know that I will, most often, be referring to that special man in your life as "husband." If the guy you are praying for is not your husband, please still participate and know that when I say husband I actually mean: husband, fiance, boyfriend or future husband. One of my favorite things is the journal of prayers I kept for my future husband, long before I knew who he would be. What a sweet time.
Also, though my husband is in the ministry, I know most husbands are not full time pastors. Not only that, but I am sure many women are married to men who are not Christ followers. Rather than comparing your husband to any other man, use this as a time to focus on all that God HAS given to you through your spouse. Pray for him intently and intensely.
All of our men are leaders in one way or another and most of them lead in multiple areas. They are all the leaders in our relationships and homes. Many of them lead multiple people in their place of work. And whether you realize it or not, many of your husband's friends look to your husband as a leader in their friendship. For those of you who have been in leadership roles yourselves, you know the burden and pressure that can come from such roles. Recognize that your husband is a leader to many people, even in situations that you may be unaware of. Let's ask the Lord to bless them in this role, to teach them through leadership and to use them to influence others.
Our focus:
Increase his wisdom in making decisions for those he leads.
God would give him confidence as a leader.
Call him to step out in his role and calling.
Give him influence in the lives of others.
That he would view his leadership as a way to lead as the Lord has lead him.
Teach him through leading others.
A teachable spirit.
Use the next twenty-four hours to focus on your husband's roles in leadership. Take him before the Lord, specifically as a leader.
7 comments:
What a wonderful way to start this prayer journey! Thanks Ashely for being so sensitive to the Holy Spirit!
I'm "taking my man to Jesus"! What a wonderful thing to do before we leave our husbands home w/ our kiddos for 2 weeks. It's so easy to focus on preparing myself for this trip but I've been thinking a lot about being away from Jeremy & Ella and how they'll deal. Thanks for the challenge and encouragement!
Thanks--her hair is a constant work in progress! Keeping a bow in her hair is as easy as keeping shoes on her feet! But otherwise, it's in her face.
I really do LOVE this TYMTJ idea and Im so glad you are doing it! I really needed to refocus!
Ok... I am starting TODAY!! I LOVE this - THANK you for the reminder to pray for HIM and the direction to pray! =)
Don't know if I let you know.....this prayer journey was so wonderful and I enjoyed each day that you posted it! Thanks for taking the time!
i hae been feeling this call on my heart.. this is an awesome guide! YOU are a blessing to so many! Thank you
Keri
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