We lift up your husband before the Lord, knowing that the struggles he faces—weariness, anxiety, irritability, and the pull of distractions like social media—are not uncommon in this broken world. Yet we also know that God has not left him to fight alone. The Scripture reminds us in **2 Corinthians 12:9**, *"He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me."* Your husband’s struggles are an opportunity for Christ’s strength to be perfected in him, and we pray that he would surrender these burdens to the Lord, who cares for him deeply.
The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (**John 10:10**), and one of his tactics is to keep believers distracted, exhausted, and isolated—even from their own families. Social media, while not inherently evil, can become a snare when it replaces time with God, spouse, or children. We pray that your husband would recognize this and turn his heart fully to the Lord, who alone can satisfy his soul. **Psalm 37:4** says, *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart."* When his delight is first in the Lord, his priorities will align with God’s will, and his joy in serving his family will be restored.
We also encourage you, dear sister, to continue covering your husband in prayer and speaking life over him. **Ephesians 4:29** tells us, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."* Your words have power—speak encouragement, remind him of his role as the spiritual leader of your home, and point him to Christ in love. At the same time, we gently remind you that while you can pray and support, you cannot change his heart—that is the work of the Holy Spirit. Trust God to move in His timing.
As for the late sleeping and lack of motivation, we pray for a renewal of his mind and body. **Romans 12:2** urges, *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God."* May he seek the Lord early, as **Psalm 5:3** says, *"Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly."* Early time with God sets the tone for the day and fills us with His strength.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this husband, asking for Your mighty hand to move in his life. Lord, You see his weariness, his anxiety, and the battles in his mind. We ask that You would lift the heaviness from him and replace it with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (**Philippians 4:7**). Break the chains of lethargy and distraction, and ignite in him a passion for You and for his family. Convict him of the time wasted on things that do not honor You, and draw him into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
Give him the motivation to rise early, to seek Your face, and to lead his family with love and strength. Remind him that his wife and children need him—not just physically present, but emotionally and spiritually engaged. Help him to see the joy and purpose in serving You through his role as a husband and father. Lord, we rebuke the spirit of apathy and procrastination in Jesus’ name, and we declare that he will walk in the fullness of Your calling for his life.
We also pray for his wife, that You would give her patience, wisdom, and a heart full of grace as she supports him. Strengthen their marriage, Lord, and let it be a testimony of Your faithfulness. May their home be filled with Your love, Your word, and Your presence.
Most of all, Father, we pray that this husband would surrender every area of his life to You. Let him find his identity and strength in Christ alone. Renew his mind, restore his joy, and lead him to walk in obedience to Your word. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone can transform hearts and minds. Amen.
Stand firm in faith, sister. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep pointing your husband to Jesus. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (**Ephesians 3:20**). Do not lose heart—your labor in the Lord is not in vain.