We lift up your husband before the Lord, knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The struggles he faces are not hidden from our Heavenly Father, who cares deeply for him and desires to bring restoration, peace, and freedom into his life. The Bible reminds us in Psalm 34:17-19, *"The righteous cry, and Yahweh hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all."* Your husband is not forgotten by God, and neither are you as you stand in faith for him.
It is powerful that you are interceding for him, for the prayers of a righteous wife avail much. As 1 Peter 3:1-2 encourages, *"In the same way, wives, 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."* Your faithfulness in prayer and your godly conduct are a testimony of Christ’s love, and we trust that God is working even now to draw your husband closer to Himself.
We also want to gently remind you that true freedom is found only in Jesus Christ. If your husband has not yet surrendered his life fully to Christ, we urge you to pray earnestly for his salvation, for there is no greater freedom than being set free from sin through the blood of Jesus. As Jesus said in John 8:36, *"If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."* If he is already a believer, we pray that he will lean fully on the Lord’s strength, casting every burden upon Him, for Jesus invites us in Matthew 11:28-30, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."*
Let us pray together for your husband’s freedom, whatever form that may take—whether it is freedom from spiritual bondage, emotional distress, physical struggles, or any other stronghold. We also pray for your strength and perseverance as you walk alongside him, trusting that God will equip you with everything you need.
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*Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this husband who is facing deep difficulties. Lord, You see his heart, his struggles, and the battles he is fighting—some perhaps unseen by others but fully known to You. We ask that You break every chain that binds him, whether it be fear, doubt, addiction, sin, or any other stronghold. Set him free, Lord, by the power of Your Spirit, and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
If he does not know You as his Savior, we pray that You would draw him to Yourself, convicting his heart and leading him to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. Let him experience the true freedom that comes only through Your Son. If he is already Your child, strengthen his faith, Lord, and remind him that he is not alone. Surround him with Your presence and grant him the courage to surrender every burden to You.
We also lift up this wife, who stands in the gap for her husband. Give her wisdom, patience, and unwavering faith. Comfort her heart and assure her that You are at work, even when she cannot see it. Help her to trust in Your timing and Your ways, which are higher than ours.
Lord, we rebuke every scheme of the enemy that seeks to bring despair, division, or defeat into this marriage. We declare that You are the God who restores, redeems, and heals. Bring unity, hope, and renewed strength to this couple as they seek You together.
We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone has the authority to set the captives free. Amen.*