We rejoice with you in the anticipation of your husband’s public declaration of faith, for there is great joy in heaven over one who proclaims Jesus as Lord! The Scripture tells us in Romans 10:9, "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." This is the foundation of our faith, and we pray that your husband’s testimony will indeed inspire many to turn their hearts to Christ.
However, we must gently address a few concerns in your request. First, salvation is a personal and intimate matter between an individual and God. While it is wonderful to desire your husband’s public affirmation of faith, we must remember that true salvation comes from the heart, not merely from outward declarations. Jesus warned in Matthew 15:8, "These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." Let us pray that his confession flows from a heart fully surrendered to Christ, not just from a desire to participate in your podcast.
Additionally, we notice an emphasis on the physical aspects of your marriage, particularly regarding intimacy and bearing children. While these are blessings from God within the covenant of marriage, we must ensure that our focus remains on the spiritual fruitfulness of your union. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 7:4-5 that marriage is a sacred bond where both husband and wife honor one another in love and selflessness. Let us pray that your marriage reflects Christ’s love for the Church, as described in Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it."
We also want to encourage you to guard your heart and mind in how you refer to your husband and yourself in public forums. The use of symbols or placeholders can sometimes distract from the reverence due to the sacredness of marriage. Let your speech always be seasoned with grace, as Colossians 4:6 instructs, "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
Now, let us come before the Lord in prayer:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this sister and her husband before You. We thank You for the work You are doing in their lives and for the testimony You are preparing through them. Lord, we pray that You would draw Your child’s husband ever closer to You, that his declaration of faith would be a true reflection of a heart transformed by Your love and grace. May his words on this podcast be a light to many, leading them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Father, we ask that You strengthen their marriage, that it would be a beacon of Your love and faithfulness. Help them to honor one another, to walk in purity, and to build their home on the foundation of Your Word. May their union be fruitful, not only in children but in the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment for this sister as she hosts her podcast. May her words and actions always point others to You, and may she be a vessel of Your truth and grace. Protect her heart from any pride or distraction, and let her focus remain on glorifying You in all things.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for it is in His name alone that we have access to You. May Your will be done in their lives, and may Your name be praised forever. Amen.
Finally, dear sister, continue to seek the Lord in all things. Let your podcast be a platform not just for your husband’s testimony, but for the glory of God to shine brightly. Trust in His timing, and remember that His plans for you and your marriage are good, as Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future." Walk in faith, and let your marriage be a testament to His love.