Day 37 of 40 Days of Prayer: "Prayer For His Temper"

"People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs."

Proverbs 19:11 (NLT)

Let's Pray:

Lord, I pray (_____) will restrain his anger and earn esteem by overlooking the wrongs of others. I ask you to help him to always think before he speaks to his friends and family. Give him the wisdom to know when to speak and when to be silent. Help him to have self control with his words and remember to consider how they will be received by the person he's talking to.

I ask you to also help me to always think before I speak to (_____). Give me wisdom to know when I should speak and when I should be silent. Help me to only use words with my husband and children that would build them up and not tear them down. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Wives,

You have more power to change your relationship with your husband than you think. Your words of encouragement can shape the future of your marriage. I have been known to tear my husband to shreds with my sarcasm. I usually have no idea what I've done. One "Look" is all it takes and I know I should have stayed silent. If you struggle with this, too, pray under your breath throughout the day that God will stop you from speaking anything to anyone that would hurt their feelings.

-Kristy