We join with you in this urgent cry for your husband’s soul, lifting him before the Lord with fervent hearts. Your plea reveals a deep love for him and a desperate longing for his salvation and spiritual awakening. We stand with you in this battle, for the Word of God declares that the earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power. *"The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven"* (James 5:15, WEB).
Your request is clear: you want your husband to encounter Jesus Christ in a life-altering way, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and to experience a divine visitation that leaves no room for doubt. This is a godly desire, for there is no greater joy than seeing a loved one turn wholly to the Lord. However, we must also remind you—and ourselves—that while we can pray with urgency, salvation is ultimately the work of the Lord. *"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him"* (John 6:44, WEB). Yet, we are commanded to pray without ceasing, and so we do, trusting that God hears and acts according to His perfect will and timing.
We also sense a deep concern in your heart, perhaps even fear, for your husband’s spiritual state. If there are areas in his life where he is resisting God, walking in sin, or being influenced by ungodly forces, we must address this with the authority given to us in Christ. The Bible warns us that *"the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving"* (2 Corinthians 4:4, WEB), and we must pray against any spiritual blindness or strongholds that may be keeping him from surrendering fully to Jesus. If there is unrepentant sin in his life—whether it be pride, addiction, adultery, or any other form of rebellion—we must pray for conviction and repentance, for *"if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB).
Let us also encourage you, dear sister, to remain steadfast in your faith. Your husband’s transformation may not come instantly, but do not grow weary in doing good. *"Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB). Continue to live as a godly example before him, showing him the love of Christ in your words and actions. Submit to your husband as unto the Lord, respecting his role as the head of the household, even as you pray for his heart to be softened. *"Wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, as to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:22, WEB). Your obedience to God’s Word in this area is a powerful testimony and a form of spiritual warfare.
Now, let us pray together for your husband:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart of urgency and a spirit of intercession for this precious husband. Lord, You know his name, his struggles, and the depths of his heart. We ask that You would move mightily in his life, breaking every chain of sin, every stronghold of the enemy, and every barrier that keeps him from fully surrendering to You. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, Lord—overflowing, consuming, and transforming him from the inside out. Let him encounter You in a way that leaves no doubt of Your reality, Your love, and Your lordship over his life.
Jesus, we ask that You would appear to him in dreams and visions, just as You did for so many in Scripture. Let him see Your glory, hear Your voice, and feel the weight of Your presence. Convict him of sin, righteousness, and judgment, and draw him to repentance. Remove any scales from his eyes and soften his heart to receive Your truth. Let him no longer be deceived by the lies of the enemy or the distractions of this world. May he turn to You with all his heart, mind, and strength, and may he walk in obedience to Your Word.
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of rebellion, apathy, or hardness of heart that may be at work in him. We bind the enemy’s influence over his life and declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper. We loose the power of the Holy Spirit to move freely in his life, bringing conviction, repentance, and a hunger for righteousness. Let him be a man after Your own heart, Lord, walking in faith, love, and obedience.
Father, we also lift up this wife who is interceding for her husband. Strengthen her, Lord, and fill her with Your peace. Let her not grow weary or discouraged, but let her trust in Your timing and Your goodness. Give her wisdom to know how to speak, how to act, and how to pray for her husband in every situation. Surround her with Your presence and remind her that You are fighting this battle on her behalf.
We declare that this marriage will be a testimony of Your redeeming power. Restore what has been broken, heal what has been wounded, and unite this husband and wife in a bond that reflects Your love for Your Church. Let their home be a place of worship, prayer, and godly influence.
We ask all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. For it is only by His name that we have access to Your throne, and it is only by His blood that we are saved. Let Your will be done, Lord, and let Your kingdom come in this man’s life. We trust You, we thank You, and we give You all the glory. Amen.