His Helper

As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD

by failing to pray for you. 1 Samuel 12:23

 

A wife is called to be a helper for her husband (Genesis 2:18; "help' = "ezer"; the same Hebrew word used to describe God as our help). I can think of no greater way to help than to labor in prayer for him daily. Just wanted to share these thoughts with you today from Doorposts.

• Do I earnestly pray for my husband's spiritual growth and wisdom as he leads our family?
• Do I pray for my husband in his work, his leadership responsibilities, and his relationships?
• Do I pray for a reverent heart and submissive response to my husband?
• Do I pray for my husband in his relationship with each of our children?
• Do I pray for my husband when I know he is going through times of testing and hardship?
• Do I pray for my husband to be strong in his particular areas of weakness and temptation?
• When my husband is in sin or when I believe he is making an unwise decision, do I humbly entreat him and then earnestly, patiently, and quietly pray for God to lead him?
• Do I pray for my husband when he has offended me or do I criticize and harbor bitterness?

Time spent in prayer is never wasted.

Francois de Fenelon