From a distance

I titled this post from a distance because the relationship I'm in will soon be a long distance relationship.

First off let me start by saying I was not even looking for anyone to be with. Neither was he.
Love happens on Gods timing not ours.
I've always been told to stop searching that love will find out, especially when you least expect it. Well I can say I have witnessed this.
It's amazing how awesome it is to just fall in love with someone so unexpectedly.
I'm sure you've also heard that you fall in love with your best friend. Well I can honestly say that this man was my friend for many many years and recently within these last few months became best friends. There for each other when no one else was.
To this day I can't tell you when or how I fell for him, it just happened.
He takes my breath away, makes my heart beat so fast, gives me the biggest butterflies, brings a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.
The last 3 months have honestly been the best months of my life.

As time gets closer to his deployment my heart begins to grow weary. When I'm away from him for more than an hour I feel like a part of me is missing. And soon to be 8 hours away from each other, barely seeing each other I just don't know how long I'll be able to stand not being with him.
I feel that if we make it through this , we can make it through anything.
I love him with everything that is in me. I will do whatever it takes.

My family loves him, which is very rare. And I love his family as if they were my very own.
Everything just seems so perfect, too perfect.
Only God could have planned something so amazing.
I know this journey I'm about to take will not be easy but it will be worth it.
I know that love is strong enough to conquer some of the toughest challenges. And I believe our love for each other is just as strong.

<3

Love

Love is such a precious gift.
When you find it, you will understand that gift.

The moments when you look at him while he is sleeping... Listen to him breathe...

When he leaves his shampoo, body wash and shaving Cream.. You use it just smell like him..

Argue through text just to get him to talk to you...

When you aren't with him all u can do is think about him...

You would do anything just to make him feel your love

Moments

There are moments in life that you wish you could go back to, just to remember that feeling you had.
Or to remember what you were thinking...
That moment just happened to me as I read the last letter Jeff wrote me after we broke up.
Those words in that letter are words that I have been praying to hear for a long time. It's almost as if I was not mature enough or open minded enough at the time to understand what was going on exactly.
I have realized a lot tonight. My heart has grown week these last couple of weeks and I haven't been getting any reassurance or anything to uplift my heart and my thoughts. I'm afraid I'm wearing down to the nub.
As I sat on my couch tonight crying I prayed that god would reveal what it is that I am supposed to see in my life. And in this relationship I'm currently in.
The bravery I had tonight resulted in what I needed to hear and read. I'm thankful I listened to my heart, and sadly I believe it's what I need to be doing more often.
I have a feeling that soon I will be typing another entry weather it be good or bad... I'm hoping it's going to be good. But I'm scared to say that deep down in my gut I feel it's going to be bad!
I can only pray for the best!

just a little thing called "life"

One minute your happy... And those minutes are with you.
The other minute I'm worried to death that your leaving me... And those minutes are when I'm not with you.

Those sporadic conversations about what our first house is going to look like just bring hope and warmth to my heart.

Those times when don't speak at a make me wonder what's on your mind.

And then my favorite is when we both start talking at the same time and we are talking about the same thing!

No matter what I know deep down that were meant to be.

~ALM~

A little taste of my journal

My Heart breaks daily for the longing of my desires
My Soul screams for something more.
My mouth thirst for the purest of water and the finest of foods.
My heart longs to be with the one I love.

Dear Lord place me in the arms of my one true love.
Show me his face, let me feel his touch.
I clench my fist so tightly they almost bleed.
I scream so loudly but one hears me.
I shut my eyes so tight and still through all the tears I see your beautiful face.

My heart is slowly breaking each piece shattering as it falls from my chest.
Will my heart ever be mended.
Dear Lord you know my pleas and you know my hearts greatest desires.
Please hear me Lord. Please bless me with understanding and the patients and may your will be done in my life.

Valentines

So today is Valentines Day! :)

So I was sitting here thinking of all the things I would love from the person I am going to spend the rest of my life with.

1. A card and flowers/ candy every valentines day.
2. To be told everyday that he loves me.
3. To be kissed everyday.
4. If when I get sick.. he will take care of me... play Disney movies for me all day.. :)
5. no matter the case he will make me laugh everyday.

I hope everyone has had a great day! :)

I know I didnt get anything but a kiss this morning... but I did get a trip to N.C this weekend to go snowboarding for the first time : )  :)

Very nervous but excited...
I am hoping that I will hear 3 words this weekend... :)
just a little wish I have :)
<3

the little things

Have you ever heard
" its the little things in life that matter most"

      well I have found this to be true....

He may be having the worst day... and you may get real quite and think to yourself.. oh this is going to be a long night...
                      but then he looks over at you and takes a deep breath and says you look so pretty tonight.

Just when you think you dont know where you stand in your relationship... he says

" I dont want to sleep another night without you"

"I think we are serious enough for me to have a key"

"Guys this one is a keeper"

just when you think you are doing everything wrong.... he tells you to never stop what you are doing...

its the little things in life that mean the most.. like you both looking up at the stars at the same time.... you saying the same thing at the same time.... text the same thing at the same time...
embarrass the mess out of one another and just laugh... and laugh...:)
its the those little things in life that make me love you more and more everyday....
<3

Love

You have someone right here right now that is willing to give you her heart. Someone who understands the real meaning of love. and doesnt just throw the "L" word around just cause she thinks your cute. But someone who tells you that she loves you everyday. Someone that not only says she loves you but can also show you how she loves you.

I get so mad at everyone who has ruined the word LOVE. who has hurt someone by using that word in false terms.. someone who has been hurt by that word, trys so hard to find out what it really means but keeps failing and eventually gives up.. like in my situation..
Im willing to give him my everything, my all, but he has been hurt too many times.. and its hard for him to trust again... to "LOVE" again..

I am going to do everything in my power to show him how much I love him, and how I am the ONE who is never going to hurt him, who is NEVER going to LEAVE him.
I am going to make him fall in LOVE with me.

He is the one i have dreamed about.  there is finally a face to my prince charming in all my dreams.. God has finally answered my prayers..
But i never thought it would be this complicated.

God I love this man. Help him understand. Help him LOVE again.

praying for your wife

31 Days of Prayer for My Wife

Day 1 That she might become a holy woman of prayer, mature in the Lord, growing in her knowledge of the Lord. 1 Thes 5:23 - May she be holy and keep her whole spirit, soul, and body blameless until Jesus comes. Col 4:12 - May she be strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God. Eph 1:18-19 - Enlighten her heart to be able to understand the wonderful future God has promised. May she realize what a rich and glorious inheritance God has given her. May she understand the great power (resurrection power) You have given to her. Eph 3:16-19 - Give her inner strength through the Holy Spirit from Your unlimited resources. I pray that You will be more and more at home in her heart as she trusts in You. May her roots go deep down into the soil of Your marvelous love. May she experience Your love so she can be filled with the fullness of life and power that comes from You alone. Eph 6:18 - Make her a woman of prayer, praying at all times in the power of the Spirit. Keep her alert and persistent in prayer for all Christians everywhere. Day 2 That she might grow into a woman of integrity, who works righteousness, speaks truth in her heart, and walks, sits, and stands only in the path of the godly. Psalm 1 - I pray that she would not follow the advice of the wicked or stand with sinners or join in with scoffers. May she delight in doing Your will. Let her meditate on Your word day and night. I pray that she would be like trees planted by water, vibrant, growing and bearing fruit each season without fail. May her leaves never wither and may she prosper in all she does. Please watch over her path, Lord. Day3 That she might be a woman of contentment. Prov 15:16 - May she have a fear for the Lord above all riches or treasure. Phil 4:11 - Help her, Lord to be happy with little or much. 1 Tim 6:6-8 - May she know that contentment is great wealth. May we both be content with the food and clothes You provide. Keep us both from desiring to be rich, for many rich fall into evil desires which lead to ruin. Heb 13:5 - May she find satisfaction in knowing that You will never leave her or forsake her. Keep her from the love of money and let her be satisfied. Day 4 That she might learn to take every thought captive, to not be conformed to the world’s thinking, and to think scripturally. Rom 12:3 - Help her to be honest in her estimate of herself, measuring her value by how much faith You have given her. 2 Cor 10:5 - May she make every thought captive to the obedience of Christ and let her break down every proud argument that keeps her from knowing You. Help her to obey You. Day 5 That she might daily seek You with all her heart, walking in the Spirit moment by moment, growing in her dependence on You. Psalm 119:1-2 - Make her a woman of integrity who follows all Your laws. Help her to search for You with all her heart. Prov 3:5-6 - May she trust in You with all her heart and not lean on her own understanding. Help her to seek Your will in all she does. And direct her path. Day 6 That she would be ever captivated by my love. Eph 5:33 Help her to love me as You have called her to. May she respect me, notice me, regard me, honor me, prefer me, venerate and esteem me, and that she would defer to me, praise me, love me, and admire me exceedingly. Day 7 That she would be a woman of courage. Deut 31:6 - May she be strong, courageous and firm. Help her not to be afraid but instead put her trust firmly in You, that You will not fail or forsake her. 2 Chron 19:11 - May she be strong and do Your will! Let her deal courageously in all things knowing You are with her. Day 8 May she be a woman of inner beauty. I Peter 3:1-6 Help her to accept my authority and trust in You. May her godly behavior be a shining example to all. Help her not to be as concerned about outward beauty as inward beauty. Give her a gentle and quiet spirit, which You value. Day 9 May she always look at the plank in her own eye before seeing the speck in another’s eye. Matt. 7:3 - Help her not to judge others, instead may she be merciful and forgiving. James 4:11-12 - Help her not to speak evil against another or criticize or condemn. May she obey Your laws and allow You to do the judging. Day 10 That she might become a called woman, not driven, with well-thought through and prayed through goals in her life. 1 Cor 9:24-27 - Help her to run the race so she may win. May she practice strict self-control for the eternal prize. Show her how to run straight for the goal with purpose in every step, never missing a step. May she discipline her body, training it to do as it should so she will not be disqualified. Day 11 That she may be a woman of prayer, guarding her heart and mind, putting into practice the biblical things she has heard, seen, and learned. Phil 4:8-9 - Help her to fix her thoughts on what is true, honorable, and right. Keep her thoughts pure, lovely, and admirable. Focus her thinking on excellent things and praiseworthy things. Help her to put into practice all she has learned. Please give her Your peace. Day 12 That she might stand firm against the schemes of the devil and resist Satan in all circumstances. Eph 6:10-18 - Help her to be strong in Your mighty power. Let her put on the armor that she might stand strong against all Satan’s strategies and tricks. Help her to remember to depend on You to do warfare against all the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against the powers of darkness who rule this world and the wicked spirits in the heavenly realm. Keep her standing firm to resist evil in and after battle. With the belt of truth let her stand firm. Clothe her in Your righteousness. Let her walk in peace and be fully prepared for wherever You lead her. May she use the faith You have given her to shield herself from the enemy’s attacks. Guard her thinking with the blood of Jesus and let her find protection and defense in the Word. Keep her always in prayer in the power of the Holy Spirit. Keep her alert and persistent in prayer for all Christians everywhere. James 4:7 - Let her humble herself before You and let her resist the devil so he will flee from her. Day 13 That she might grow in spiritual maturity by putting away childish things, cultivating understanding, striving after the Christ ideal, partaking of the deeper truths of the gospel, and overcoming temptation. I Cor 13:11 - May she put away childish things. I Cor 14:20 - May she not be childish in her understanding but wise and mature. Eph 4:13-14 - Bring her to a place of unity in her faith and knowledge of Your Son, so that she will be mature and full grown in You, measuring to Christ’s stature. Heb 5:14 - May she recognize the difference between right and wrong and do what is right in all situations. I John 2:14 - May she know in maturity, You- Father, Christ and Holy Spirit. May Your Word live in her heart and give her victory over the enemy in her life. Day 14 May she know that her home is not here, but in heaven. Col 3:1-3 Help her to set her sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at Your right hand in the place of honor and power. May she let heaven fill her thoughts and not think only of things down here on earth. Phil 3:14 May she endeavor to reach the end of the race to receive the prize for which You are calling us up to heaven. Day 15 That she would learn not to depend on her circumstances for happiness but on You alone. Phil 4:13 - Teach her to be content with little or much. I Tim 6:8 - May she be content with the food and clothing that You have provided us. Luke 3:14 - May we be content with our wages. Day 16 That she would be a woman who enters into spiritual warfare. II Cor 10:3-5 - May she not wage war by human methods, but help her to knock down the devil’s strongholds with Your mighty weapons. May she use Your weapons to break down every proud argument that keeps people from knowing You. Help her to use these weapons to conquer their rebellious ideas and teach them to obey Christ. I Thes 5:8 - Let her think clearly and live in the light. Protect her by the body armor of faith and love. Let her wear as her helmet the confidence of her salvation. Day 17 That she might have a new strength in the midst of her busy schedule, and that You might infuse her with Your strength. Isaiah 40:31 - That she might wait on You and find new strength. Let her rise above the strength of this world and be able to run the race without getting tired of it. Make her daily walk with You consistent without wavering. Eph 3:16-19 - Give her inner strength through Your Spirit from Your unlimited resources. I ask that You will be more and more at home in her heart as she trusts in You. May her roots go down deep in the soil of Your marvelous love. Give her the power to understand how wide, high, and deep Your love really is. Let her experience Your love so she may be filled with life and power that comes from You alone. Day 18 That she might have a burden to see lost people come to Jesus as Lord and Savior. Matt 28:16-20 - Help her never to doubt You. As a follower of Yours, help her accept the authority You’ve given her and make disciples everywhere she goes. May she teach others to obey You. Assure her that You are always with her. Matt 5:13-16 - Help her to be salt and light so everyone who sees You in her will give You praise. Day 19 That she would be kept from fools, and that her friends would be men and women who walk with You. Prov 13:20 - Keep her on the path of wisdom so that she will not suffer harm. Prov 2:20-22 - May she follow good and righteous examples. Col 2:8-10 - Guard her from being led astray with empty philosophy and worldly thinking. Day 20 That her self-image might be a reflection of Your thoughts toward her. Eph 1:17-19 - Give her spiritual wisdom and understanding that she might grow in her knowledge of You. Rom 12:3 - Help her to be honest in her evaluation or estimate of herself . Psalm 139 - Give her the peace and trust to know that You know everything about her, when she sits, stands, her thoughts, the path ahead of her, where to stop and rest, what she will say before she says it. Bless her with Your hand of blessing, and help her to remember that You both precede and follow her. Let her experience moment by moment, Your guiding hand strengthening and supporting her. Let her enjoy who she is and how You have created all of her marvelously. Let her rest in the fact that You have ordained her life from the beginning of time and that You never stop thinking about her. Destroy the things in her life that would destroy her or hurt her. Put out anything that would get in the way of a deeper walk with You. Give her discernment to know what is evil and what is not. Point out to her anything in her life that offends You and lead her along the path of everlasting life. Day 21 That she might be a woman who values wisdom. Prov 4:1-14 - Help her to pay attention to You and Your teaching. May she learn to be wise and develop good judgment. Help her not to forget Your words or turn her back on Your wisdom. Let her grow in wisdom so it may guard her. As she prizes and embraces wisdom, may she be honored by You. Lead her in Your paths and grant her a good long life. Don’t allow her to stumble but help her to carry out Your instructions and not forsake them. Help her not to do as the world leads but to follow You always. Day 22 That she might not be deceived into unbelief, sin, or bitterness. 2 Cor 11:3 - Keep her from being led away from her pure and simple devotion to You. Luke 21:8 - Guard her from being misled and give her discernment. John 17:15-17 - Keep her safe from the evil one. Purify her by teaching her Your words of truth. Heb 3:12-14 - Guard her heart from evil and unbelief. Keep her from being deceived by sin and hardened against You. May she be faithful to the end, trusting in You so that she may share in all that belongs to Christ. Day 23 That she might learn to love as You have commanded. 1 Cor 13:4-7 - May she learn to love as You do. May she be patient and kind, not jealous, boastful, proud, or rude. Help her not do demand her way. Help her not to be irritable and not to keep account of when she has been wronged. May she always rejoice when truth wins out and never be glad when there is injustice. May she never give up on loving anyone. May she always keep the faith and hope and endure through all circumstances. Rom 12:8-10 - May she be an encouragement to others and share generously of her resources. May she take her leadership responsibilities seriously. Help her to cultivate the gift of kindness to all men. May she really love others and not just pretend. May she stand for what is good and hate evil. May she love with genuine affection and delight in honoring others. Give her an enthusiasm for serving You and never be lazy in her work. Day 24 That the fruit of the Spirit might be exhibited more and more in her life, visible to her family, friends, co-workers, and those who do not know You. Gal 5:22-23 - May her life be controlled by the Holy Spirit. May love overflow for all. May she have inner joy and peace. Make her a patient woman, slow to get angry and frustrated. May she perceive what kindness is in every situation. Let her be good and faithful in all her dealings. Teach her how to be gentle and to have self-control in all areas of her life. John 15:8 Make her a true disciple who bears much fruit and gives glory to You. Day 25 That she might be a virtuous woman. Prov 31:10-31 Help her to be trustworthy, enriching my life as she grows in knowledge of You. Give her the energy, strength, and wisdom to carry out her daily responsibilities. Give her eyes to see the needs around her and generosity to meet the needs. Make her aware of the needs of her household and show her how to meet those needs according to Your will. May her words be wise and kind. May her children bless her and teach me to praise her. Remind her that charm is deceptive and beauty fades but her fear of You will be greatly praised. Please reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds declare Your praise. Day 26 That she might grow daily in character. II Peter 1:5-8 - Help her to apply the benefits of Your power and promises to her life. May her faith produce a life of moral excellence, which leads to knowing You better. As she knows You better, may she be more and more self-controlled and patiently endure all which leads to godliness. Godliness leads to more love for other Christians and all people. Please make her godly and loving so she may be productive and useful in her knowledge of You. Day 27 That she might keep a clear conscience. I Peter 3:16-18 - Make her gentle and respectful in her sharing with others. Keep her conscience clear and help her to live above reproach so her witness will be a testimony of Your presence in her. I Tim 1:5 - Fill her with Your love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and sincere faith. Day 28 That You will protect her, guarding her course. Prov 2:8 - Guard her path, protect her as she follows You. Lead her so she may find the right course of action in every situation. Ps 25:4-5 - Point out the path for her to follow, lead her by Your truth, and teach her Your ways, for You are the God who saves. May she always put her hope in You. Ps 66:9 - Keep her life in Your hands and keep her feet from stumbling. Day 29 That she might learn to manage her time well. Eph 5:15-17 - Help her to be careful how she lives her life. May she be wise in her choices. Help her to make the most of every opportunity for doing good. Help her not to act thoughtlessly but to understand what You want her to do. Day 30 That You would put a song in her heart. Ps 33:3 - Put a new song in her heart- a song of praise to You. Ps 40:3 - May this new song of praise to You be so visible that it will be a testimony to others so they will come to know You. Job 35:10 - Give her songs in the night that her sleep may be peaceful. Day 31 That she may have a holy fear of You, O Lord. Ps 34:11 - Give her ears to hear You and teach her the fear of the Lord. Ps 111:10 - Make her wise to know reverence for You and obedience to You. Prov 9:10 - Help her to fear You that she may be wise. May she know You so she may have understanding.

Pray For Him :)

Praying for Your Husband

“She does him good…” Proverbs 31:12a; Bless your husband by praying for him!

The Apostle Paul instructed all Christians to pray for one another (Ephesians 6:18). This includes wives’ responsibility and privilege to pray for their husbands. Earnest prayer for your husband is good for him, for you and the spiritual health of your home (Proverbs 31:11-12) Satan desires to destroy your husband, especially his character and his leadership in your relationship. Trust God through prayer as you daily surrender your husband and marriage to the Lord’s wise, loving care.

31 Days of Prayer

Day 1: Pray that your husband will grow spiritually and consider his accountability before the Lord. Pray that he will guard his heart by developing spiritual disciplines—Bible reading and study, prayer, meditation, scripture memorizations, etc. (2 Peter 3:18; Proverbs 4:23)

Day 2: Pray that your husband’s relationship with God and His Word will bear fruit in his life. Pray that he will be a man of wisdom and understanding, fearing the Lord. (Prov. 3:7, 9:10; Ps 112:1)

Day 3: Pray that your husband will be humble and quick to agree with God about his sin. Pray that his heart will be tender toward the voice of the Lord. (Ps. 51:2-4; Micah 6:8)

Day 4: Pray that your husband will grow in leadership skills in your relationship—protecting and providing for you. Pray that he will lead you wisely and love you sacrificially, so that God will be glorified in your marriage. (Eph 5:25-29; Col. 3:19)

Day 5: Pray that your husband will be faithful to his wedding vows. Pray that he will have a desire to cultivate your relationship as a sign of his loyalty and commitment to you, and as a picture of Christ’s love for the Church. (Prov. 20:6; Gen. 2:24)

Day 6: Pray that your husband will love righteousness and hate wickedness, especially the evils of the culture. Pray that he will recognize and avoid wickedness in his own life, and if necessary, take a clear, strong stand against evil. (Prov. 27:12; John 17:15; 1 Cor. 10:12-13)

Day 7: Pray that your husband will safeguard his heart against inappropriate relationship with the opposite sex.  Pray that his heart will be pure and undivided in his commitment to you. (Prov. 6:23-24; Rom. 13:14)

Day 8: Pray that your husband will work hard to provide for your family to the best of his ability. Pray that the character qualities necessary for a successful career and ministry will be a growing part of his character—persistence, decisiveness, strength, an analytical mind, organizational skills, positive relationships with people, determination, etc. (Rom. 12:11; 1 Cor. 15:58)

Day 9: Pray that your husband handle finances wisely, will have discernment concerning budgeting and investments, and will be a good steward of his money in regard to giving to the Lord’s work. Pray that money will  not become a source of discord in your family. (Prov. 23:4-5; Rom. 12:13; Heb. 13:5)

Day 10:  Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12)

Day 11: Pray that your husband will have a humble, teachable spirit and a servant’s heart before the Lord. Pray that he will listen to God and desire to do His will. (Prov. 15:33; Eph. 6:6)

Day 12: Pray that your husband will yield his sexual  drive to the Lord and practice self control. Pray that your sexual  intimacy together will be fresh, positive, and a reflection of selfless love. (Prov. 5:15, 18; 1 Cor. 7:3; Song of Solomon 7:10)

Day 13: Pray that your husband use practical skills to build your family and make wise decisions for your welfare. Pray that he will serve unselfishly. (Gal. 5:13; Phil. 2:3-4)

Day 14: Pray that your husband will speak words that build you and your family and reflect a heart of love. Pray that he will not use filthy language. (Prov. 18:21; Eph. 4:29)

Day 15: Pray that your husband will choose his friends wisely. Pray that God will bring him men who will encourage his accountability before God, and will not lead him into sin. (Prov. 13:20; Prov. 27:17)

Day 16: Pray that your husband will choose healthy, God-honoring activities. Pray that he will not live in bondage to any questionable habits or hobbies, but that he will experience freedom in holiness as he yields to the Spirit’s control. (1 Cor. 6:12, 10:31; 2 Tim. 2:4)

Day 17: Pray that your husband will enjoy his manliness as he patterns his life after Christ and strong men in the faith. Pray for his physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual strength. (Eph. 3:16; 1 Peter 2:21; 1 Cor., 10:11)

Day 18: Pray that your husband will have an eternal perspective—living in light of eternity. Pray that he will reject materialism and temporal values and put God first in his life. (Matt. 6:33; Deut. 6:5; Eph. 5:16; Ps. 90:12)

Day 19: Pray that your husband will be patient and a man of peace. Pray that he will not give in to anger, but will allow the Holy Spirit to control his responses. (Rom. 14:19; Ps. 34:14)

Day 20: Pray that your husband will yield his mind and thoughts to the Lord. Pray that he will not entertain immoral or impure thoughts, and that he will resist the temptation to indulge in pornography. (Prov. 27:12; 2 Cor. 10:5)

Day 21: Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

Day 22: Pray that your husband will practice forgiveness in your relationship and with others. Pray that he will recognize any roots of bitterness, and yield any resentment and unforgiving attitudes to the Lord.  (Eph. 4:32; Heb. 12:15)

Day 23: Pray that your husband will be a good father—disciplining his children wisely and loving them unconditionally. If he is not a father, pray that he will find a young man to mentor in the things of the Lord. (Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; 2 Tim. 2:1-2)

Day 24: Pray that your husband will have a balanced life—that he will balance work and play. Pray that he will fear God, but also gain favor with people he knows at work and church. (Luke 2:52; Prov. 13:15)

Day 25: Pray that your husband will be courageous in his stand against evil and injustice, and that he will stand for the truth. Pray that he will protect you and your family against Satan’s  attacks. (Ps. 31;24; Eph. 6:13; Ps. 27:14)

Day 26: Pray that your husband will discover and live his God-given purpose. Pray that he will offer all his dreams to the Lord, and pursue only those goals that will bring God glory and count for eternity. (Jer. 29:11; 1 Cor. 10:31)

Day 27: Pray that your husband will understand the importance of taking care of his body—the temple of the Holy Spirit—for the glory of God. Pray that he will practice self-control by making wise food choices, and get sufficient exercise to stay healthy. (Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 9:27)

Day 28: Pray that your husband will be a man of prayer. Pray that he will seek and pursue God in purposeful quiet times. (1 Thess. 5:17; Luke 22;46; James 5:16)

Day 29: Pray that your husband will surrender his time and talents to the Lord.  Pray that his spiritual gifts will be manifest in his career, at church, and in your home. (Eph. 5:15-16; 1 Cor. 12:4, 7)

Day 30: Pray that your husband will serve God and others with pure motives. Pray that he will obey the Lord from his heart, and glorify Him in everything. (1 Cor. 10:13; John 7:17-18; Col. 3:23-24)

Day 31: Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God. (John 8:44; 2 Cor. 10:4-5)