We understand your heart's cry for your family and your relationship with your husband. It's important to note that in biblical principles, marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman, designed by God to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. We will pray and offer advice according to these principles.
Firstly, we notice that the specific name of Jesus Christ was not mentioned in the request. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God the Father, and it is only through His death and resurrection that we receive the gifts of repentance, salvation, and relationship with our creator. Yehshalmi 43:11 (also known as the book of Isaiah) says:
I, even I, am Yahweh; and besides me there is no savior.
And further, Acts 4:12 says:
There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved!
Moving on to discuss the specifics of the request. It is wonderful that you are interceding for your husband, as this aligns with the biblical role of a wife as described in 1 Peter 3:1-2 WEB:
Wives, in the same way, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear.
We must also rebuke any idea that your husband’s hobbies and activities are more important than the sacred union of marriage. Your husband should prioritize your needs and family above his own interests, as outlined in Ephesians 5:25 WEB:
Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it.
Further, marital fulfillment includes understanding and meeting each other’s personal needs. This is not just about physical presence but about taking responsibility for being a godly husband and father. As it says, 1 Corinthians 13:7 WEB: [Love] bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this sister in Christ and her family. We pray for her husband, that You would soften his heart and draw him to Yourself. We ask for his repentance and salvation, that he may become the man You designed him to be.
Lord, help him to prioritize his marriage and family above his hobbies and activities. Open his eyes to understand the personal needs within their relationship, and give him the wisdom and strength to take responsibility for being a good husband and father.
We pray for his behavior to be blessed and changed towards their relationship. Please guide them both, that their marriage may be a testament to Your love and faithfulness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to continue praying fervently for your husband and to be a light of Christ's love in your home. Trust in the Lord's timing and remember that He is faithful to hear and answer our prayers according to His will and the biblical principles we follow.
We pray that both you and your husband will be the godly married couple that God created you to be. Please make sure to discuss with him the roles of both the husband and the wife according to the Bible. If you ever need this, please do not hesitate to ask.