Marriage is one of God’s most beautiful designs. Husbands have the privilege of standing in the gap for their wives through prayer. The Bible reminds us, “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16), and in praying purposefully for their wives, husbands can invite God’s divine intervention in all their lives.
These prayers are scripturally based and will enable you to cover your wife’s spiritual, emotional, and physical needs so that she may be helped and encouraged daily. As you pray, remember that behind the scenes, God is shaping, protecting, and guiding her in His perfect will.
Here are 15 intentional prayers that you can pray for your wife, each rooted in Scripture, to cover many facets of her life:
For Her Relationship with God
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” – Jeremiah 29:13
Lord, I lift up my wife’s relationship with You. Let her hunger and thirst for Your presence daily. Help her to draw closer to You. Reveal Yourself to her in fresh, mighty ways, and let her love for You grow deeper every day. May she seek you with all her heart and find peace, joy, and purpose in your presence.
For Her Wisdom and Discernment
“The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6
Father, give my wife wisdom and discernment to guide her in every decision she makes. Whether it is at work, at home, or in any sphere of life, may she seek your guidance. Let her decisions be clothed with Your truth and lead her into blessings. Give her wise counsel, anointing her mind with clarity to discern what’s right and what’s wrong.
For Her Strength and Bravery
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Lord, sometimes life just really gets overwhelming. I pray You’ll fill my wife with strength and courage. Remind her when challenges arise or weariness sets in that You are her refuge and fortress. Give her strength to stand confident in her calling, knowing You never will leave her or forsake her. Remind her that your power is made perfect in her weakness.
For Her Health and Protection
“The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.” – Psalm 121:7
Lord, I pray that my wife will be healthy in body, mind, and spirit. Protect her from illness, harm, and any hurt. Keep her heart and mind free from anxiety or fear; keep her under Your cover. Let her walk in supernatural health, feeling Your healing touch in every area of her life. Surround her with Your shield of protection.
For Her Work and Purpose
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” – Colossians 3:23
Father, bless the work of my wife’s hands. Let her find joy and fulfillment in her tasks, be satisfied with her work, and grant her favor with colleagues, clients, and superiors. Please, Lord, let her see the value in all she does and know she’s making a difference. When she feels discouraged or burdened, give her renewed strength and joy.
For Her Leadership in the Home
“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” – Proverbs 31:27
Lord, I pray that You enable my wife to lead our family with love, patience, and wisdom. Enable her to mirror the love of Christ as she serves and leads. We need godly leadership in this home so that an atmosphere may be created where our home will grow in faith and love.
For Her Faith
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7
Lord, increase my wife’s faith, particularly when the times get rough. Let her learn to trust in Your promises and lean on Your strength rather than her own. Let her faith be a light to others and an encouragement to them to put their trust in You, too.
For Her Peace
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:7
Father, I pray Your peace would guard my wife’s heart and mind. Remind her of Your control when anxiety wells up. Let Your peace calm her spirit and rest her soul, even in the midst of life’s storms.
For Her Integrity
“He that walketh uprightly, walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.” Proverbs 10:9
Lord, let my wife walk in integrity in every area of life. Let her actions honor You in private and public. Give her strength to stand firm against temptation and to live a life that displays Your holiness.
For Her Friendships
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9
Father, bring godly friends into my wife’s life who would encourage, challenge, and support her in her walk with You. Let such friendships sharpen her, providing accountability, joy, and mutual growth in faith.
For Her Patience and Kindness
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32
Lord, when frustration or stress sets in, may my wife respond patiently and with kindness. Lord, grant her the ability to learn, extending grace to others as You have extended it to her. Let her words and actions be an imitation of the love that comes from You.
For Her Protection from Temptation
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.” – Matthew 6:13
Lord, protect my wife against any temptation that would seek to entice her away from You. Give her the strength to resist in faith and to flee from anything that will bring harm to her spiritual walk. Provide an avenue of escape when temptations arise.
For Her Joy
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
Father, fill my wife’s heart with Your joy, even in difficult times. May she be empowered and encouraged by knowing You are her source of joy, and nothing can steal it from her.
For Her Love for Others
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8
Lord, make my wife an instrument of Your love to all the people around her. Teach her to love unconditionally, showing compassion and grace in all her words and actions. Let her see others through Your eyes.
For Her Spiritual Growth
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18
Father, I pray that my wife grows further in her walk with You. Grant her longing for Your Word and pursuit of Your will in all of her ways. May she become more like the image of Christ each day, showing forth Your character in the world.
The Power of a Praying Husband
One of the most intimate things you can do for your wife is pray for her. As you commit to praying these intentional prayers, remember that God hears and responds in His perfect timing.
Your prayers have the power to strengthen your wife, fortify your marriage, and deepen your connection with God. Trust in His promises, and just don’t underestimate the power of a praying husband.
Together, you and your wife can confidently walk forth, knowing you are wrapped around by God’s grace and guidance. Just keep pressing in and watch God transform lives into His glory. Personalize these prayers and pray them regularly, trusting that God will powerfully work in your wife’s life.
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