One of the greatest joys of life is my husband. He is far from perfect (likewise). I pretty much married a man just like my dad. Whereas my dad's lack of self-control manifested itself very strongly in wagering/gambling, my hubby's weakness is in another area.
How anyone deals with life and marriage's daily battles without the Lord's help is beyond me. How does one fight (invisible) enemies within and without if it were not from above? Each of us needs permanent, super-natural strength and hope that is other-worldly and will not disappoint. The source of our all in all is found only in God manifest in the flesh: our mighty-to-save, 3rd-fold cord, whose name is Jesus Christ, the risen-from-the-dead-for-our-sins, Lord.
As close as my hubby and me have come to divorce (plus, his weakness is a very sore point in our relationship), it is off the table and not an option only because we pray daily and directly to a mighty God who has kept us from choosing that awful option.
Here is an example on how to pray for your husband according to God's Word:
Dear Lord, I pray for _____________.
His Mind — That he will have the mind of Christ and think as the Holy Spirit would lead him and not the flesh. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
His Eyes — That You will keep his eyes from temptation and that he will turn his eyes from sin. (Matthew 6:13; Mark 9:47)
His Ears — That he will hear Your still small voice instructing him. (1 Kings 19:12, Psalm 32:8)
His Mouth — That his words will be pleasing to You. (Psalm 19:14)
His Neck — That his decisions will honor You in all regards. (Psalm 25:12)
In Jesus' name I pray ...
Pray without ceasing.
In everything give thanks.
Here's yet another example of a prayer for your dear husband:
Father, give my husband a discerning heart to know Your great love for him and the great plans You have for him and our family. Plans to prosper and not to harm, to give us hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Father, give my husband the mind of Christ, saturate it with godly wisdom. Help him to take every thought captive that is not in obedience to Your Word, and in so doing protect him from pride and temptation. (1 Corinthians 2:16, 2 Corinthians 10:5)
Father, open the eyes of my husband’s heart to understand Your Word, so that he won’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of his mind so that he may know Your good, acceptable and perfect will for his life and our marriage. (Romans 12:2)
Father, help my husband to trust in You with all his heart, not depending on his own understanding, but acknowledging You in all his ways, so he knows what direction our family should take.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
Father, may the favor of the Lord rest on my husband. Bless and establish the work of his hands and his heart. (Psalm 90:17)
Father, help us to live together in perfect unity by loving, honoring and respecting one another and serving each other for Your glory, honor and praise! (1 Thessalonians 5:13
... in Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen.
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