A Prayer for My Husband Day 14
- cmzbishopenterpris
- Mar 17, 2024
- 4 min read
Today, let's discuss forgiveness...
In case you are new here, below you will find:
Scripture - this is the Scripture assigned for the day
Meditating on the Word section
Digging Deeper section with some reflection (optional)
A Prayer for our husbands: one for those whose husbands proclaims Christ and one for those whose husbands do not.
A Challenge to help you with your marriage and prayer life in some manner.
Forgiveness
As Christians, we have put on the new man in Christ, therefore having control over our emotions. When anger and bitterness surface towards our husbands, what do we do with that? Do you give in to the emotional outburst? Go to bed angry? Give him the silent treatment? In our passage today, Paul brings up anger and wrath. What is the difference? Wrath is referring to the emotional outburst in the moment while anger is more of a settled state. Neither are ok.
What do we do when these things surface? Well, Paul goes on to tell us in verse 31:
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
It isn't always quite that simple, though, is it? Our forgiveness towards our husband and anyone else is to be patterned after the forgiveness of Christ. What did Christ do with His enemies? He prayed for them.
Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.
Not only did He pray for them, He asked for God the Father to forgive them. Jesus Christ spent some of His final moments familiarizing with and having empathy towards his enemies, understanding they truly did not understand what they were doing.
I know your husband is not your enemy. However, if we are to love and pray for our enemies, how much MORE should we be willing to love and pray for our husband in those very difficult situations? I would also add that, when we truly go into prayer for someone, it requires a level of compassion. Once you begin praying for your husband from an empathetic or compassionate place, trying to familiarize with him, it makes it very difficult to stay angry with your husband!
Scripture
Meditating on the Word
Think about the Scriptures today. Ask the Lord to help you familiarize more with your husband and have compassion for him, even when you are angry or upset with your husband. Write this passage on an index card if this will help to remind you or set an alarm on your phone to reflect and pray on these things throughout the day.
Digging Deeper
If you are inclined to dig deeper, here are some application questions based on the Scriptures for today.
1. Are you holding any areas of unforgiveness towards your husband? When is the last time you truly sought to familiarize with where he is coming from in regards to that situation? Take this to God.
2. What is one way that you can express kindness towards your husband the next time you get angry with him? What steps can you take to make sure you don't give in to any emotional outbursts?
3. Evaluate your prayer life. Not counting this challenge, do you tend to pray for your husband more or less than others? Do you pray for enemies more? If less, what steps can you take to make sure you pray for your husband daily and in the right heart posture?
Prayer for My Husband Today
(For those whose husbands proclaim Christ)
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for blessing me with a husband who chooses to forgive me constantly. Today I want to lift my husband and myself up to You and ask that You help us both forgive those who have wronged us. Please show me any unforgiveness that I may be harboring towards my husband. As you say in Your Word, if we forgive others, You will also forgive us. This is a great reminder of the grace You freely gave us through Christ Jesus. Lord, help us understand that forgiveness is healing for ourselves and our marriage. Help me remember that closure is a worldly concept and forgiveness is what I need to seek in private with You. I ask that You wash peace the peace that only You can over our hearts as we find forgiveness for one another. Thank You and I love You.
In Your heavenly name I pray, amen.
Prayer, Option #2
(For those whose husbands are not in Christ)
Dear Heavenly Father,
Today I ask that You help me forgive those who have wronged me, especially my husband. Please show me any unforgiveness that I may be harboring towards. As you say in Your Word, if we forgive others, You will also forgive us. This is a great reminder of the grace You freely gave us through Christ Jesus. Lord, help me understand that forgiveness is healing for me and my marriage. Help me remember that closure is a worldly concept and forgiveness is what I need to seek in private with You. I ask that You wash peace the peace that only You can over my hearts as I seek to model forgiveness for my husband. Thank You and I love You.
In Your heavenly name I pray, amen.
Challenge
Ask your husband to pray with you today, whether together or separately. I want to encourage you to ask him at some point. It is important that your husband knows you are praying for him. It really helps your husband to see the words that you are praying for him. (Firsthand experience!)
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