Praying for my Husband

[fallingdeep]

I was reading a blog the other day where a wife had taken it upon herself to pray deeply and decisively for her husband every day for the month of June.

I'm not married, but I thought this was a FANTASTIC idea even for us unwed people. Why shouldn't we also be praying deeply for our spouses for an entire month? I do a generic prayer daily, but now I'm mixing things up. I'm excited for my husband and want the best for him--even when I'm not yet in his life.

Praying for Husband
1.) His Wife
2.) His work
3.) His finances
4.) His sexuality
5.) His affection
6.) His temptations
7.) His mind
8.) His fears
9.) His purpose
10.) His choices
11.) His health
12.) His protection
13.) His trials
14.) His integrity
15.) His reputation
16.) His fatherhood
17.) His relationships
18.) His priorities
19.) His past
20.) His attitude
21.) His marriage
22.) His emotions
23.) His walk
24.) His talk
25.) His repentance
26.) His obedience
27.) His deliverance
28.) His self-image
29.) His faith
30.) His future

This is the list of "daily prayer" examples that I'm using. I'm hand writing each prayer in a journal (designed specifically for my husband that I can hopefully give him someday). It's a fun idea for those single writers out there!

 

[tourist]

I was reading a blog the other day where a wife had taken it upon herself to pray deeply and decisively for her husband every day for the month of June.

I'm not married, but I thought this was a FANTASTIC idea even for us unwed people. Why shouldn't we also be praying deeply for our spouses for an entire month? I do a generic prayer daily, but now I'm mixing things up. I'm excited for my husband and want the best for him--even when I'm not yet in his life.

Praying for Husband
1.) His Wife
2.) His work
3.) His finances
4.) His sexuality
5.) His affection
6.) His temptations
7.) His mind
8.) His fears
9.) His purpose
10.) His choices
11.) His health
12.) His protection
13.) His trials
14.) His integrity
15.) His reputation
16.) His fatherhood
17.) His relationships
18.) His priorities
19.) His past
20.) His attitude
21.) His marriage
22.) His emotions
23.) His walk
24.) His talk
25.) His repentance
26.) His obedience
27.) His deliverance
28.) His self-image
29.) His faith
30.) His future

This is the list of "daily prayer" examples that I'm using. I'm hand writing each prayer in a journal (designed specifically for my husband that I can hopefully give him someday). It's a fun idea for those single writers out there!

Sounds like a plan. To make it a little easier to implement I suggest using the month of February as that only has 28 days. Now, which 2 of the items on your list would you consider to eliminate without affecting the whole?

 

[minouche]

I think that's a fantastic idea, sister fallingdeep, and there's probably nothing more powerful than a wife's prayers for her husband. Women were designed to operate from the back, interceding and lifting up the man sitting in front. This is a deep mystery in the relation between men and women, and when we obey its principle, everyone walks in victory.

I hear that you're planning on doing this even though you're not yet married, well the faith of abraham was counted unto him as righteousness, so i say more power to you sister! I'm single too and i'd love to have children, so i've been doing something a little nutty by human logic standards....he he

I've been buying and investing in baby clothing, i buy a little something every now and then and i keep it all in a special drawer, to remind God that i'm fully expecting Him to bring the baby they're meant for

Sometimes faith will appear as Madness, but God is honored when He is trusted in his being more than able to make it pass.

I think i'll join with you in that prayer plan of yours

God bless and keep the FAITH

 

[Test_F_i_2_Luv]

I have a prayer "schedule". The future spouse has a designated day of the week.

 

[FireWire]

This is what you should be praying for>>>>> Matt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

 

[fallingdeep]

First: Test- I think that's awesome! I always find myself randomly praying for my future spouse but admittedly it's a ton of fun to do it on the daily! I love that you have a set day. I should adopt that method after June.

This is what you should be praying for>>>>> Matt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Now about this: who are you to say what I *should* be praying for? I'm not angered by your comment, just kind of sad. Who do you think laid on my heart the desire to have a husband? God. 100%. This IS God's will for me. Everyone's walk is different, my friend, and this is my walk and my relationship. God is my father and my best friend! He wants what's best for me. He wants His light to shine through me in everything--including my relationships here on earth. Yes, obviously I'm doing my best to abide to God's will in everything I do! Woman was created from man's rib. Other than a select few who are called to be single, we're made to accompany our husbands and aid each other in our walks. (Proverbs 31 woman all the way!) It's okay to pray for our spouses. It's more than okay! God wants us to pray for others in general. I suggest you not go around telling people what they *should* be praying for. We're God's babies. We can talk to Him about ANYTHING. We can pray about anything, for anyone we choose. That's what being Christian is about! Not just following "rules." It's about a relationship.

Rant over.

 

[secularhermit]

Good! It seems large, but there are very important areas you are praying for him... Besides, I do have notes written which keeps on teaching me those things my Ex-s wrote for my sake so, when you finally marry, he might find a nice love log to read and, if he keeps a personal daily or a prayer journal, he might find those dates where YOU were helping him sort things out.

Hope he enjoy that day!

 

[secularhermit]

This is what you should be praying for>>>>> Matt 6:10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

I saw it as a simple tip, not as a command... At least it served me.

Thanks!

 

[secularhermit]

I think that's a fantastic idea, sister fallingdeep, and there's probably nothing more powerful than a wife's prayers for her husband. Women were designed to operate from the back, interceding and lifting up the man sitting in front. This is a deep mystery in the relation between men and women, and when we obey its principle, everyone walks in victory.

I hear that you're planning on doing this even though you're not yet married, well the faith of abraham was counted unto him as righteousness, so i say more power to you sister! I'm single too and i'd love to have children, so i've been doing something a little nutty by human logic standards....he he

I've been buying and investing in baby clothing, i buy a little something every now and then and i keep it all in a special drawer, to remind God that i'm fully expecting Him to bring the baby they're meant for

Sometimes faith will appear as Madness, but God is honored when He is trusted in his being more than able to make it pass.

I think i'll join with you in that prayer plan of yours

God bless and keep the FAITH

Wow! That´s is coherency!

Like that man who had a sword to fight and the Scripture to pray (Nehemiah)

Neh 4:16 From that day on, half of my men worked on the wall, and the other half were wearing body armor and holding spears, shields, and bows. The leaders stood behind all the Judeans
Neh 4:17 who were rebuilding the wall. The workers who were carrying loads did the work with one hand and held their weapons with the other,
Neh 4:18 and each builder had his sword fastened to his side. The man who was supposed to sound the trumpet alarm was with me.

 

[FireWire]

First: Test- I think that's awesome! I always find myself randomly praying for my future spouse but admittedly it's a ton of fun to do it on the daily! I love that you have a set day. I should adopt that method after June.



Now about this: who are you to say what I *should* be praying for? I'm not angered by your comment, just kind of sad. Who do you think laid on my heart the desire to have a husband? God. 100%. This IS God's will for me. Everyone's walk is different, my friend, and this is my walk and my relationship. God is my father and my best friend! He wants what's best for me. He wants His light to shine through me in everything--including my relationships here on earth. Yes, obviously I'm doing my best to abide to God's will in everything I do! Woman was created from man's rib. Other than a select few who are called to be single, we're made to accompany our husbands and aid each other in our walks. (Proverbs 31 woman all the way!) It's okay to pray for our spouses. It's more than okay! God wants us to pray for others in general. I suggest you not go around telling people what they *should* be praying for. We're God's babies. We can talk to Him about ANYTHING. We can pray about anything, for anyone we choose. That's what being Christian is about! Not just following "rules." It's about a relationship.

Rant over.

Well this is how Jesus taught us to pray and yes it's a model for prayer itself but I see nothing about praying for future spouses. My point is one should be praying for Gods will in their lives whether that includes marriage or not.

If you're going to be praying for this daily then that is venturing into idolatry territory because mostly that is what you're fixated on.

Matthew 6
[SUP]7 [/SUP]“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. [SUP]8 [/SUP]So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]“Pray, then, in this way:
‘Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]‘Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]‘Give us this day our daily bread.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
[SUP]13 [/SUP]‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’]


Notice how it says God already knows what we need? If you are thinking of praying everyday then that could be construed as a lack of faith. If God has put a desire on your heart then go and do something about it and pray God will make you into a proverbs 31 woman.

I agree you can pray for anything but this is about praying about your own needs rather than the needs of others. As said God already knows what you need.

Meanwhile I should be praying that your rebellious streak is dealt with before marriage comes along.

 

[FireWire]

I saw it as a simple tip, not as a command... At least it served me.

Thanks!

It's a model of how we should pray. It could be seen as a command but in the context I don't think it is.

 

[fallingdeep]

Well this is how Jesus taught us to pray and yes it's a model for prayer itself but I see nothing about praying for future spouses. My point is one should be praying for Gods will in their lives whether that includes marriage or not.

If you're going to be praying for this daily then that is venturing into idolatry territory because mostly that is what you're fixated on.

Matthew 6
[SUP]7 [/SUP]“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. [SUP]8 [/SUP]So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.
[SUP]9 [/SUP]“Pray, then, in this way:
‘Our Father who is in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
[SUP]10 [/SUP]‘Your kingdom come.
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
[SUP]11 [/SUP]‘Give us this day our daily bread.
[SUP]12 [/SUP]‘And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
[SUP]13 [/SUP]‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. [For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’]


Notice how it says God already knows what we need? If you are thinking of praying everyday then that could be construed as a lack of faith. If God has put a desire on your heart then go and do something about it and pray God will make you into a proverbs 31 woman.

I agree you can pray for anything but this is about praying about your own needs rather than the needs of others. As said God already knows what you need.

Meanwhile I should be praying that your rebellious streak is dealt with before marriage comes along.

I guess I could understand your point if, indeed, I was praying for myself. But I'm not "praying that I get a husband." I am praying FOR my husband. Meaning I am praying for a man who is out there who I may not have even met yet. I am praying for his well-being and to lift him up. Honestly, it has little to do with me. I gain nothing from this in the now, I'm just praying that he is strong and healthy and is leading a God-filled life. It's very "him" centered. I'm not praying I "get a husband soon." No, no. I already KNOW I will be married and I'm more than comfortable with God's timing, this is just something that was laid on my heart to do when I read of another woman doing it. Maybe my husband is having a rough time and needs the extra encouragement? I don't know.

You don't have to agree with my methods of prayer. But I've been at this since I was 5 and have a very good relationship with God (better than good!) and am able to speak with Him openly and honestly about anything. It's awesome to give advice on prayer when people ask for it, but I don't need advice. I'm good in this area and it's frustrating that you make it sound like I'm not praying for the "right" things.

You've stated in another thread that you feel you've been called to singleness. That's great! But I don't quite understand what you're doing in my thread? If you're truly called to singleness, there's no way you could be feeling what I'm feeling in the call to pray for my husband, so your advice is unnecessary, and I'm sorry if this sounds rude, but unwanted.

I was just posting the thread to show like-minded individuals what I'm doing for my husband because I thought it was an awesome idea when I read it from someone else!

I am not rebellious. I pray for my husband, but that's not the only thing on my heart. You're in no place to judge me from where you sit, my fellow sinner.

I know that things can be read wrong on the Internet, so I'd like to say that NONE of this is meant to be in a harsh tone. I am calm, cool, and collected, and just flabbergasted that you'd choose to criticize my prayer techniques which, in a way, is criticizing my relationship with God.

Honestly, I'm choosing not to get offended right now. Careful with your words and your "pushes" at Christianity... Some people would turn away from God because of that.

This thread was meant to be light hearted and give ideas of prayer to like-minded individuals. I was in no way telling anyone how to pray. I apologize if anyone disagrees with me, but I'd rather not argue over something so silly.

I will continue to journal my prayers for my husband's well-being that one day I can give the pages to him!

God is happy that this makes me happy. God has shown his approval and he ADORES me! How awesome is that?! I love my Papa-God!

 

[FireWire]

You've been at this since five years old? Seriously? I'm quite sure God heard you the first time. I wasn't criticizing prayer techniques. Prayer isn't something to be used to get what you want. I simply put up some scripture pertaining to how Jesus said we should pray which you've completely ignored. Then again we shouldn't mention anything from the bible because then somebody might get offended. Nuts.

I don't see how being called to singleness has anything to do with it. My point of view is theological. Even the disciples sometimes didn't know what to pray for.

You say God is happy with this as if you know what God is thinking. There's no way. To that I say this which you'll probably ignore as well:

Isaiah 55:8-9

8 "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD. 9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts

 

[ji]

Well this is how Jesus taught us to pray and yes it's a model for prayer itself but I see nothing about praying for future spouses. My point is one should be praying for Gods will in their lives whether that includes marriage or not.

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Meanwhile I should be praying that your rebellious streak is dealt with before marriage comes along.

i don't think the person who started this thread is going to like this..
but what's really your prob?

Can you tell me about your unselfish selfless life lead in Christ till now?
Did you sell everything you had and followed Jesus meekly?

Do you feel offended because people Pray to get a life partner?does that offend you?
Aren't there bible verses related to asking supplications to God in NT itself?
It's easy to spot bitterness...i had once...
But i never meddled with others who made suggestions related to topics which made them happy..
i just stayed away and Let God Heal me First..

Don't Break hearts..

 

[FireWire]

i don't think the person who started this thread is going to like this..
but what's really your prob?

Can you tell me about your unselfish selfless life lead in Christ till now?
Did you sell everything you had and followed Jesus meekly?

Do you feel offended because people Pray to get a life partner?does that offend you?
Aren't there bible verses related to asking supplications to God in NT itself?
It's easy to spot bitterness...i had once...
But i never meddled with others who made suggestions related to topics which made them happy..
i just stayed away and Let God Heal me First..

Don't Break hearts..

No I'm not offended and there is no bitterness. She has already objected to my point of view. Jesus said seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added on to you. She's been praying for a husband since five years old. How on earth would she know to pray such a thing at that age and what it really means? The other thing is she talks about praying everyday for this currently non-existent spouse. That takes the focus away from God and is therefore idolatry and a clear lack of faith.

I'm far from being selfless. If I sold everything I had I wouldn't be able to live in this modern society. You've misinterpreted that.
The verse you refer to is in 1 Thessalonians.

I'll use an illustration. Let's say you ring up some company and order something to be delivered. They say it will x amount of days to arrive. You don't keep ringing them everyday to ask when it will be delivered. You have faith that they'll deliver on their promise.
Now, if God has told her there will be marriage then it needs to be left with God. He doesn't need to be told to look after the future spouse because God knows what He's doing whereas often times we don't. If one continually keeps asking or praying about it then the focus is oneself and not God.

If you bother to look in the bible praying for a spouse isn't in the Lords Prayer. In the Psalms there are some prayers and whilst I'll check I'm sure there's nothing there either. When Jesus prayed he prayed that the Fathers will be done.

 

[ji]

No I'm not offended and there is no bitterness. She has already objected to my point of view. Jesus said seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added on to you. She's been praying for a husband since five years old. How on earth would she know to pray such a thing at that age and what it really means? The other thing is she talks about praying everyday for this currently non-existent spouse. That takes the focus away from God and is therefore idolatry and a clear lack of faith.

I'm far from being selfless. If I sold everything I had I wouldn't be able to live in this modern society. You've misinterpreted that.
The verse you refer to is in 1 Thessalonians.

I'll use an illustration. Let's say you ring up some company and order something to be delivered. They say it will x amount of days to arrive. You don't keep ringing them everyday to ask when it will be delivered. You have faith that they'll deliver on their promise.
Now, if God has told her there will be marriage then it needs to be left with God. He doesn't need to be told to look after the future spouse because God knows what He's doing whereas often times we don't. If one continually keeps asking or praying about it then the focus is oneself and not God.

If you bother to look in the bible praying for a spouse isn't in the Lords Prayer. In the Psalms there are some prayers and whilst I'll check I'm sure there's nothing there either. When Jesus prayed he prayed that the Fathers will be done.

one more time,..

you can read the passage where Jesus told about the widow who bothered the ungodly judge...she was persistent..its not idolatry...
And if you care please share how your personal selfless life in Christ was..?
Bringing an excuse and fortifying yourself with meaningless explanations doesn't answer..

Make your answer no or yes,Jesus said so...
Just Live by Faith,there are so many people even today who sell all they had, give it to poor and follow after God's Missions even when they have families..
What about you?Can you share something so everyone can learn..?
Or do you run behind bible hiding your life and secret failures?
Admitting being a coward is a good step to bravery...everybody has a story..

Should i go in detail?

 

[fallingdeep]

No I'm not offended and there is no bitterness. She has already objected to my point of view. Jesus said seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be added on to you. She's been praying for a husband since five years old. How on earth would she know to pray such a thing at that age and what it really means? The other thing is she talks about praying everyday for this currently non-existent spouse. That takes the focus away from God and is therefore idolatry and a clear lack of faith.

I'm far from being selfless. If I sold everything I had I wouldn't be able to live in this modern society. You've misinterpreted that.
The verse you refer to is in 1 Thessalonians.

I'll use an illustration. Let's say you ring up some company and order something to be delivered. They say it will x amount of days to arrive. You don't keep ringing them everyday to ask when it will be delivered. You have faith that they'll deliver on their promise.
Now, if God has told her there will be marriage then it needs to be left with God. He doesn't need to be told to look after the future spouse because God knows what He's doing whereas often times we don't. If one continually keeps asking or praying about it then the focus is oneself and not God.

If you bother to look in the bible praying for a spouse isn't in the Lords Prayer. In the Psalms there are some prayers and whilst I'll check I'm sure there's nothing there either. When Jesus prayed he prayed that the Fathers will be done.

Again, you've misinterpreted what I was saying. I said I've been at "this" since I was 5... PRAYING. Not for my husband, just in general. I began my relationship with God when I was 5.

I have had an AMAZING relationship with God. He speaks to me regularly. Through signs, prophesy, prayer, and yes, even audibly. Would God speak audibly to a child who wasn't walking strong with Him? Have you heard the voice of God? I have. And when He spoke to me, He wasn't angry with me, He was encouraging me.

And again, I appreciate your "concern" but I am in no way idolizing my husband! I'm praying for him because I WAS CALLED TO. BY GOD.

God does know what each individual does and does not need, but does that mean we shouldn't talk to Him? Let him know how things are going? Pray for our friends and family? Pray for God's children whom He so adores? I think He likes when we talk about one another. We are His treasure, you know that right? He loves us more than anything! Which is saying a lot because he's God and He is EVERYTHING.

I wouldn't get along with you in person at all, FireWire, because I can tell from here that this is more about YOU than God.

I didn't verbalize praying the way YOU interpret praying so I must be in the wrong. I must be idolizing something (or someone). I spend HOURS a day in prayer. I am not exaggerating when I say God is my best friend. Even when I'm driving and I see something funny I'll laugh, and I know I'm laughing with God. I thank Him for that. I pray for the homeless guy on the street, that he may know the same kind of relationship I have with Jesus. I pray for my church leaders, that they may get an extra boost of support. I praise God for all He's done in my life--including the scary, frustrating, and sad--because I can see Him in it. I thank Him for where I'm at. I tell Him jokes sometimes. I pray that He can comfort me when I need it and that I'll find just the right verse in the bible to help me. I sing praises ALL the time. I love God more than ANYTHING this earth can provide. I am always in contact with Him. Always. Sometimes I don't hear back right away but that's never prevented me from talking to Him.

I'm a sinner. I am. I struggle. When I'm especially angry, I cuss like a sailor. I don't hold that back from God either. I cry out to Him and fall into Him. I let Him hold me and comfort me in the way only He can do. Then I ask to be forgiven for my behavior, because I know that's not what He wants from me. But he forgives me. And we're both happy again.

He's with me now, as I write this, because I not only want you to understand my heart, but His. His heart is for His children. Yes, He wants His will to be done, but His will is for us to see His heart. He wants what any father wants... For us to know the true love of their father and to cherish it.

I am doing His will by knowing that--by sharing that. God's light radiates through me. People ask me why I'm glowing and I can tell them, GOD! Many doors have been opened for me to share the gospel by just being me--by living for and loving God. That's amazing! That's not me doing it... It's all God... But I chose to let Him work through me because the relationship is a choice!

I love that God's heart is for me. I love that I'm adored and I love adoring and praising my true father! My husband is going to be the same, I'm just sending him a wee pick me up if he needs it.

Can't you feel it when people pray for you? Once my dear friend was on pain meds that made him suicidal. His now fiancé awoke abruptly in the night with it laid on her heart that she needed to pray for her future husband. (This was long before they had even begun dating, although they were acquainted.) It wasn't until recently that they came to realize the two instances coincided perfectly (by reviewing journals upon their engagement). HOW AMAZING IS THAT?! God knew! And just because He knows, doesn't mean he wants us to hang out and do nothing! No, He wants to hear from is always! In everything!

He knows my heart. He's very pleased with my praying. It's only been five days of concentrated praying (in addition to my other words), and I have been SO blessed in every area of my life! He is pleased with me. I love feeling my father's "hugs." Nothing beats His blessings.

God is good and he is holding my hand as I walk this journey. I can't say I'll be frequenting this forum anymore, mostly because I don't want to start any more arguments. I am the least confrontational person I know, haha! But this struck me to the core because this is my relationship under judgement.

 

[ji]

Again, you've misinterpreted what I was saying. I said I've been at "this" since I was 5... PRAYING. Not for my husband, just in general. I began my relationship with God when I was 5.

I have had an AMAZING relationship with God. He speaks to me regularly. Through signs, prophesy, prayer, and yes, even audibly. Would God speak audibly to a child who wasn't walking strong with Him? Have you heard the voice of God? I have. And when He spoke to me, He wasn't angry with me, He was encouraging me.

And again, I appreciate your "concern" but I am in no way idolizing my husband! I'm praying for him because I WAS CALLED TO. BY GOD.

God does know what each individual does and does not need, but does that mean we shouldn't talk to Him? Let him know how things are going? Pray for our friends and family? Pray for God's children whom He so adores? I think He likes when we talk about one another. We are His treasure, you know that right? He loves us more than anything! Which is saying a lot because he's God and He is EVERYTHING.

I wouldn't get along with you in person at all, FireWire, because I can tell from here that this is more about YOU than God.

I didn't verbalize praying the way YOU interpret praying so I must be in the wrong. I must be idolizing something (or someone). I spend HOURS a day in prayer. I am not exaggerating when I say God is my best friend. Even when I'm driving and I see something funny I'll laugh, and I know I'm laughing with God. I thank Him for that. I pray for the homeless guy on the street, that he may know the same kind of relationship I have with Jesus. I pray for my church leaders, that they may get an extra boost of support. I praise God for all He's done in my life--including the scary, frustrating, and sad--because I can see Him in it. I thank Him for where I'm at. I tell Him jokes sometimes. I pray that He can comfort me when I need it and that I'll find just the right verse in the bible to help me. I sing praises ALL the time. I love God more than ANYTHING this earth can provide. I am always in contact with Him. Always. Sometimes I don't hear back right away but that's never prevented me from talking to Him.

I'm a sinner. I am. I struggle. When I'm especially angry, I cuss like a sailor. I don't hold that back from God either. I cry out to Him and fall into Him. I let Him hold me and comfort me in the way only He can do. Then I ask to be forgiven for my behavior, because I know that's not what He wants from me. But he forgives me. And we're both happy again.

He's with me now, as I write this, because I not only want you to understand my heart, but His. His heart is for His children. Yes, He wants His will to be done, but His will is for us to see His heart. He wants what any father wants... For us to know the true love of their father and to cherish it.

I am doing His will by knowing that--by sharing that. God's light radiates through me. People ask me why I'm glowing and I can tell them, GOD! Many doors have been opened for me to share the gospel by just being me--by living for and loving God. That's amazing! That's not me doing it... It's all God... But I chose to let Him work through me because the relationship is a choice!

I love that God's heart is for me. I love that I'm adored and I love adoring and praising my true father! My husband is going to be the same, I'm just sending him a wee pick me up if he needs it.

Can't you feel it when people pray for you? Once my dear friend was on pain meds that made him suicidal. His now fiancé awoke abruptly in the night with it laid on her heart that she needed to pray for her future husband. (This was long before they had even begun dating, although they were acquainted.) It wasn't until recently that they came to realize the two instances coincided perfectly (by reviewing journals upon their engagement). HOW AMAZING IS THAT?! God knew! And just because He knows, doesn't mean he wants us to hang out and do nothing! No, He wants to hear from is always! In everything!

He knows my heart. He's very pleased with my praying. It's only been five days of concentrated praying (in addition to my other words), and I have been SO blessed in every area of my life! He is pleased with me. I love feeling my father's "hugs." Nothing beats His blessings.

God is good and he is holding my hand as I walk this journey. I can't say I'll be frequenting this forum anymore, mostly because I don't want to start any more arguments. I am the least confrontational person I know, haha! But this struck me to the core because this is my relationship under judgement.

hey don't get upset over small small things..
Just ignore the hurts and stones thrown at you by hurting people...
Its because they are hurt that they hurt others,...

Keep the cool...you did nothing to hurt yourself that much...everybody has drawbacks....dont feel inferior,Jesus came for the weak...and lost...

Please stay and help others,there might be people whom God can help by using you as His Hands and Mouth and comments..

 

[fallingdeep]

hey don't get upset over small small things..
Just ignore the hurts and stones thrown at you by hurting people...
Its because they are hurt that they hurt others,...

Keep the cool...you did nothing to hurt yourself that much...everybody has drawbacks....dont feel inferior,Jesus came for the weak...and lost...

Please stay and help others,there might be people whom God can help by using you as His Hands and Mouth and comments..

Thanks ji! It's just exhausting. Haha! I learned a long time ago that taking offense to something is a choice, so I'm having to make the conscious decision and not be offended.

I understand that FireWire doesn't *know* me so his comments/opinions really hold no value in my life. I do wish that more Christians could just think the best of everyone instead of assuming everyone is doing something wrong... (In reality every single one of us is doing *something* wrong! Haha!)

I hate to be made to sound inferior to someone who, in reality, is my equal. We're all equally sinners... We're all loved equally by God... *sigh*

I don't know. I don't feel like I'm wording anything how I'm intending to so I'm just going to go back to journaling my thoughts privately. At least I understand me!

God bless!

 

[faroukfarouk]

I was reading a blog the other day where a wife had taken it upon herself to pray deeply and decisively for her husband every day for the month of June.

I'm not married, but I thought this was a FANTASTIC idea even for us unwed people. Why shouldn't we also be praying deeply for our spouses for an entire month? I do a generic prayer daily, but now I'm mixing things up. I'm excited for my husband and want the best for him--even when I'm not yet in his life.

Praying for Husband
1.) His Wife
2.) His work
3.) His finances
4.) His sexuality
5.) His affection
6.) His temptations
7.) His mind
8.) His fears
9.) His purpose
10.) His choices
11.) His health
12.) His protection
13.) His trials
14.) His integrity
15.) His reputation
16.) His fatherhood
17.) His relationships
18.) His priorities
19.) His past
20.) His attitude
21.) His marriage
22.) His emotions
23.) His walk
24.) His talk
25.) His repentance
26.) His obedience
27.) His deliverance
28.) His self-image
29.) His faith
30.) His future

This is the list of "daily prayer" examples that I'm using. I'm hand writing each prayer in a journal (designed specifically for my husband that I can hopefully give him someday). It's a fun idea for those single writers out there!

Prayer is so important, as is specific prayer.

It's good also not to remain abstract about some idealized vision of someone to marry. If we keep praying "Thy will be done". a husband whom the Lord might bring into your life will doubtless have imperfections - as we all have - but it's good to continue in prayerful dependance on Him. "Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" (Amos 3.3)