I did not write this. Both lists were forwarded to me separately but I have put them together for this e-mail. I have printed both lists off and use them during my daily devotions. Instead of sending one of my articles today, I wanted to take the opportunity to send this to you. I hope you find these ways to pray for your husband and children as helpful as I do. Have a joyful day. God bless each of you. In Christ, Kim

Praying for our Husbands: 31 Day Plan

1) That he might become a holy man, a many of prayer, mature in the Lord, growing in his knowledge of the Lord. (I Thess 5:23, Col 4:12, Eph 1:18-19, 3:16-19, 6:18)

2) That he might grow in all 11 descriptions of a man who will not be shaken as listed in Psalm 15. 

3) That he might be a man of contentment as seen in Prov 15:16, Phil 4:11, I Tim. 6:6-8, Heb 13:5 4) That he might learn to take every thought captive, to not be conformed to the world's thinking and to think scripturally. (Rom 12:2, II Cor 10:5)

5) That he might daily seek God with all his heart, walking in the Spirit moment by moment, growing in his dependence on Him. (Psalm 119:1-2, Prov 3:5-6) 

6) That he would ever be captivated by my love. (Prov 5:18-19) 

7) That he would be a man of courage. (Deut 31:6, II Chron 19:11)

8) That the Lord might give him wisdom to lead his family physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. (Eph 1:17-19)

9) May he always look at the plank in his own eye before seeing others' sawdust. (Matt 7:3)

10) That he might become a called man, not drive, with well thought through and prayed through goals in life. (I Cor 9:24-27) 

11) That he might be a man of prayer, guarding his heart and mind, putting into practice what he has heard, seen and learned. (Phil 4:4-9) 

12) That he might stand firm against the schemes of the devil and resist Satan in all circumstances. (Eph 6:10-18, James 4:7) 

13) That he might grow in spiritual maturity by putting away childish things, cultivating, understanding, striving after the Christ ideal, partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel, and overcoming temptation. (I Cor 13:11, 14:20, Eph 4:13, Heb 5:14, I John 2:14) 

14) That he might make me holy, cleansing me by the washing with water through the word. (Eph 5:26) 

15) That he would learn to not depend on his circumstance for happiness but on God alone. (Heb 3:17-19)

16) That he would be a man who enters in spiritual warfare. (Eph 6:11-12, I Thess 5:8) 

17) That he might have new strength in the midst of his busy schedule and that the Lord might infuse him with His strength. (Is 40:3, Eph 3:14-19)

18) That he might have a burden to see lost people come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. (Matt 2:12-20) 

19) That he would be kept from strange women and evil men and that his friends would be men and women who walk with God. (Prov. 13-20) 

20) That his self image might be a reflection of the Lord's thoughts toward him. (Eph 1:17-19, Rom 12:3, Ps 139) 

21) That he might be a man responsible for family spiritual growth. (Prov 13:8-10)

22) That he might not be deceived into unbelief, sin or bitterness. (Matt 13:8-10)

23) That he might learn to love as God has commanded (I Cor 13:4-7, Rom 12:8-10, Eph 5:25)

24) That the fruit of the Spirit might be exhibited more and more in his life. (Gal 5:22-23, John 15:8)

25) That he might grow in humility and being a shepherd. (I Pet 5:2-6)

26) That he might grow daily in character. (II Pet 1:5-8)

27) That he might keep a clear conscience. (I Pet 3:16-18)

28) That the Lord might protect him, guarding his course. (Prov 2:8)

29) That he might learn to manage his time well. (Eph 5:15)

30) That the Lord would put a song in his heart. (Ps 33:3, 40:3, Job 35:10)

31) That he may have a holy fear of God (Ps 34:11, 111:10, Prov 9:10) "As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me. Evening and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice." (Ps 55:22 {KJV})

12 PRAYERS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

1. They'll come to know Christ at an early age. Psalm 63:1

2. They'll hate sin. Psalm 97:10

3. They'll be caught when they are guilty. Psalm 119:71

4. They'll be protected from the evil one in every area. John 17:15

5. They'll have a responsible attitude in all their personal and interpersonal relationships. Daniel 6:3

6. They'll respect authority. Romans 13:1

7. They'll desire the right kind of friends and be protected from the wrong friends. Proverbs 1:10

8. They'll be kept from the wrong mate and saved for the right one. II Corinthians 6:14-17

9. They'll be kept pure until they marry, both them and their spouse. I Corinthians 6:18-20

10. They'll learn to submit to God and resist Satan. James 4:7

11. They'll be single-hearted, willing to be sold out to Jesus. Romans 12: 1-2

12. God will surround them with His hedge of protection so that they can't find the wrong people and the wrong people can't find them. Hosea 2:6 and Job 1:10

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