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

Day 36 of 40 Days of Prayer: "Prayer For His Desires"

"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart."

Psalm 37:4 (NIV)

Let's Pray:

Lord, I pray that (_____) will delight himself in you and you will give him the desires of his heart. I ask you to reveal your purpose for his life to him. Show him that there is a unique purpose that only he can fulfill during his lifetime. I pray you'll give him the courage to step out in faith to do what you're placing on his heart. Lord, help me to speak encouragement to him everyday. I pray that I would not cause him to stumble by anything that I do. I thank you Lord! In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Wives,

So many people are afraid to open their hearts to God out of fear that He will make them do something so boring and dull, they will end up being miserable the rest of their lives.

I have three daughters. One of my daughters is extremely talented in graphic design stuff. She instinctively knows how to put together print media and web pages to make them look really appealing. I don't know how she does it. But I have seen some of her work and I am so impressed. Every time I get the chance, I brag about her amazing talent. I brag that she will probably get a great advertising job someday. I get so much joy out of seeing her use her talents and its obvious she enjoys it, too.

God loves my daughter even more than me so why would he ever make her do something that's dull and boring the rest of her life? Answer? He wouldn't. God gives us special talents, abilities and interests so we can use them to serve him!!!

We should remember to not only pray that God would give our husbands the desires of their hearts but that they would get the courage to pursue those desires. You will have a much happier husband on your hands!!! : )

-Kristy

Day 35 of 40 Days of Prayer: "Prayer For His Words"

"Now go, and do as I have told you. I will help you speak well, and I will tell you what to say."

Exodus 4:12 (NLT)

Let's Pray:

Lord, I pray that you would help (_____) speak well, and tell him what to say today. Lord, as he speaks to his coworkers; give him wise words. I pray you will give him encouraging words when he is speaking to our kids. I ask you to keep him from tearing them down with his words; but instead build them up with what he says to them. I pray you will make his words effective and persuasive at work when necessary. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Wives,

In the Bible it says with our mouths we can build up and tear down in the same sentence. -my paraphrase, of course. Our words have such an amazing power to encourage others whether through speaking or through writing.

Today try speaking positive encouraging words to your family and friends 2X as often as saying something negative. So that means if you say something negative to your kids this morning or after school. you have to find two positive things to say before another negative thing comes out of your mouth. GET IT?

Some of us may be extra quiet today.

-Kristy

Day 34 of 40 Days of Prayer: "Prayer For His Protection"

"I come to you for protection, O LORD my God. Save me from my persecutors ? rescue me!"

Psalm 7:1 (NLT)

Let's Pray:

Lord, I thank you for hearing my prayers over the past month! I ask you to protect (_____). I pray you will save him from his persecutors. If there is anyone at his work or in our neighborhood that has persecuted him for his faith or his integrity; I pray, you will rescue him. I pray that you will bless him at work and give him favor in the eyes of his boss and upper management. I pray that you would protect our family from hurtful persecution from others. In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Wives,

I encourage you to pray for protection over your honey everyday!! Keep this verse in your purse and memorize it by reading it over and over in the car or while waiting at the doctor's office or at your kid's school carpool line. Having verses memorized and at your lips the second a negative harmful thought or critical comment comes your way, is so powerful! I cannot stress this enough.

If you have an insurance policy and have read it over and over and know exactly what is in it and what you're protected from, you naturally feel safe and secure and more confident no matter what storms might be in the forecast. The Bible is our "insurance policy". The more we know and the more we memorize scripture, the more secure and the more confident we will feel. Try it; You'll see that I'm right. : )

-Kristy

Day 33 of 40 Days of Prayer: "Prayer For His Enemies"

"Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, "I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it," says the Lord. Instead, do what the Scriptures say: 'If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink, and they will be ashamed of what they have done to you." and you will heap burning coals on their heads. Prov 25:21-22.'"

Romans 12: 19,20 (NLT)

Let's Pray:
Dear Lord, thank you for reminding us that we should never take revenge. Thank you that you will take care of that. Lord, I pray that you will help (_____) to let go of any hurt he's been holding onto so that he will be able to be kind to anyone who he once held resentments against. Lord, if he is holding any resentments towards me for a hurt that I have caused, I pray you will help him to communicate it and help us both to forgive and move past it. I pray that you would keep us from re-injuring each other due to unresolved resentment or unspoken hurts. I thank you in advance for healing our relationship! In Jesus' name, AMEN.

Wives,
I don't know about you but I can say that personally, my marriage has suffered at the hands of resentment. I can also tell you that you must stop this poison or your relationship will die. If you sense resentment in your husband; address it. If you feel resentful; address it! Do not let it ruin your relationship. Yes, its uncomfortable to address sore issues, but the alternative is equally painful.

God already knows how you feel. And, He knows He's the only one that can give you the power to work through it whether you need to seek forgiveness or offer forgiveness.

-Kristy