This year one of my goals (not resolutions…see previous post on that one) is to lift up my husband in prayer more often. This is a great guide. Thank you, Jennifer Flanders, for the Head to Toe idea. And I just have to say, I love the advice from Ruth Graham Bell of “tell your mate the positive, and tell God the negative.” Ouch…I usually do the complaining to my hubby….another goal to work on I guess.
Ruth Bell Graham advises wives to “tell your mate the positive, and tell God the negative.” Take your concerns to God. Faithfully lift up your husband in prayer every day, and you will likely notice a transformation not only in him, but in yourself, as well.
Of course, we needn’t wait until there is some problem or disagreement before beginning this practice. A wife can and should routinely intercede on her husband’s behalf. Prayer should be a habit of life, something we do continuously and “without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
There are many different daily, weekly or monthly plans available that can help make praying for your husband more systematic, but one of my favorites is praying for your spouse from head to toe. I heard about this concept several years ago. What follows is my own take on it, plus a free printable version you can use…
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Glad you liked it, Jonica. Thanks for reblogging!