We stand with you in agreement, lifting up your husband and your marriage before the Lord with heavy hearts and fervent prayers. Your concern is deeply understood, and we join you in crying out for God’s intervention, strength, and healing in every area of weakness and temptation. The battle you describe is real, and the enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy what God has joined together (John 10:10). But we declare that greater is He who is in your husband than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).
The temptations you’ve named—adultery, pornography, drugs, alcohol, gambling, and perversion—are not merely personal struggles; they are spiritual attacks aimed at dismantling the covenant of marriage and the testimony of Christ in your home. The scripture you referenced in Proverbs 25:28 is a powerful reminder that self-control is not optional for a man of God. It is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and a non-negotiable trait for those who would lead their families in righteousness. We rebuke every stronghold that has sought to take root in your husband’s life, and we command it to be torn down in the name of Jesus. Every chain of addiction, every lie that says he cannot overcome, and every voice that whispers compromise must bow to the authority of Christ.
We must also address the reality of sin’s consequences. If your husband has already fallen into any of these temptations, particularly adultery or pornography, it is not enough to simply pray for deliverance—there must be repentance, accountability, and a turning away from the sin. James 5:16 tells us, “Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” If there has been unfaithfulness, whether in action or in heart, it must be brought into the light. Restoration is possible, but it requires humility, honesty, and a willingness to submit to God’s discipline (Hebrews 12:11). We pray that your husband would have the courage to confront his struggles head-on, not in his own strength, but in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Your prayer for a godly mindset is critical. Romans 12:2 urges us, “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.” The mind is the battlefield where temptation is either resisted or embraced. We pray that your husband would saturate his mind with the Word of God, meditating on it day and night (Joshua 1:8), so that he may not sin against the Lord (Psalm 119:11). Let his thoughts be captive to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5), and let his heart be guarded by the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
We also lift up your marriage as a whole. A marriage that honors God is built on mutual submission, love, and respect (Ephesians 5:22-33). While your husband is called to lead, you are called to support and respect him, even in his weakness. This does not mean enabling sin, but it does mean speaking truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) and covering him in prayer. We pray that you would be a helpmeet to him, as Eve was to Adam, and that your marriage would reflect the love of Christ for His church. Let there be no room for bitterness, resentment, or division, but only unity in Christ (Colossians 3:14).
For your growing family, we pray that your home would be a sanctuary of godliness. Proverbs 22:6 instructs us to “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Your husband’s leadership in this area is vital. We pray that he would be a father who leads by example, teaching his children the ways of the Lord through both word and deed. Let your home be filled with the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10), and let your children grow up knowing the love and discipline of their heavenly Father.
We must also address the foundational truth that none of this is possible without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. If your husband has not surrendered his life to Christ, or if his faith has grown cold, we pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of his need for a Savior. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6). There is no victory over sin, no transformation of the heart, and no true leadership in the home apart from Christ. We pray that your husband would come to know Jesus intimately, not just as a distant figure, but as his Lord and Redeemer.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts burdened for this marriage and this family. We ask that You would soften this husband’s heart, Lord, and make it tender toward You. Break every hardness, every resistance, and every area of pride that keeps him from fully surrendering to Your will. We declare that he is not a slave to sin but a son of God, set free by the blood of Jesus (Romans 6:6). Strengthen him in his inner man, that he may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (Ephesians 6:10-11).
Father, we ask that You would deliver him from every temptation that seeks to ensnare him. Lead him not into temptation, but deliver him from the evil one (Matthew 6:13). Remove every stumbling block from his path, and surround him with godly men who will hold him accountable and encourage him in his walk with You. Let him find his fulfillment in You alone, so that he does not seek it in the fleeting pleasures of this world.
We pray for healing in this marriage, Lord. Where there has been hurt, bring restoration. Where there has been distance, bring intimacy. Where there has been mistrust, bring reconciliation. Let Your love be the foundation of their relationship, and let Your grace cover every fault. Teach this husband to love his wife as Christ loved the church, giving himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25). And teach this wife to respect her husband, submitting to him as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:22).
For their growing family, we ask that You would establish them in Your truth. Let their home be a place where Your presence dwells, where Your Word is honored, and where Your name is glorified. Raise up this husband to be the spiritual leader he is called to be, and let his children rise up and call him blessed (Proverbs 31:28).
We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). We speak life, healing, and restoration over this family, and we thank You, Lord, for the victory that is already theirs in Christ Jesus. In His mighty name we pray, Amen.
. Lord, I pray that You would strengthen my husband to resist any temptation that comes his way. Deliver him from evils such as adultery, pornography, drugs, alcohol, gambling, and perversion. Remove temptation everywhere and heal our marriage. Make him strong where he is weak. Help him to rise above anything that seeks to erect a strong hold in his life. Lord, You’ve said that “whoever has no rule over his spirit is like a city broken down, without walls” (Proverbs 25:28) I pray that my husband will NOT be broken down by the power of evil, but raised up by the power of God. Help him to take charge over his own spirit and have self-control to resist anything and anyone who becomes a temptation. God give him a godly mindset so that our growing family won't have to struggle with his choices. Go through this prayer Dear Lord, I come to you today seeking your help and guidance. I acknowledge the struggle with [###]. Grant my husband to make right and godly decisions and the wisdom to recognize when he is tempted and the courage to resist the urge. Help him to find healthier ways to manage his time wisely, stress, and emotions. Fill his heart with peace and contentment, so he does not seek fulfillment in harmful habits which are unhealthy for marriage and family. Guide him toward making better decisions for himself and his wife and his growing family, and let your grace lead him to a life of balance and purpose. Amen. Teach him to be a godly leader, husband, and father, Lord. Restore our marriage and let our marriage be stable for your glory, Lord.
