40 Powerful Scriptures to Pray Over Your Husband

Marriage is a beautiful gift from God, and one of the most powerful things you can do as a wife is to pray for your husband. By lifting him up in prayer, you invite God’s strength, wisdom, protection, and love to cover him in every aspect of his life. Whether he’s facing challenges or is in a season of blessings, praying the Word of God over him is a way to keep your marriage grounded in faith and deepen your connection with the Lord.

short Powerful Prayers To Pray Over Your Husband

Here are 40 powerful scriptures to pray over your husband, asking for God’s favor, protection, wisdom, and guidance in his life.

1. For Strength and Courage

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
— Joshua 1:9

2. For Wisdom

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
— James 1:5

3. For God’s Guidance

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
— Proverbs 3:5-6

4. For Peace

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:7

5. For Protection

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
— Psalm 18:2

6. For Success in His Work

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
— Proverbs 16:3

7. For Patience

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
— Ephesians 4:2

8. For Joy

“The joy of the Lord is your strength.”
— Nehemiah 8:10

9. For Confidence

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
— Philippians 4:13

10. For God’s Provision

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:19

11. For Love and Compassion

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
— Romans 12:10

12. For God’s Favor

“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.”
— Psalm 5:12

13. For Integrity

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
— Proverbs 11:3

14. For Protection from Temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”
— 1 Corinthians 10:13

15. For a Humble Heart

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”
— 1 Peter 5:6

16. For Good Health

“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.”
— 3 John 1:2

17. For His Faith to Grow

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
— Hebrews 11:6

18. For Protection from Evil

“But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:3

19. For Patience in Trials

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”
— James 1:2-3

20. For a Grateful Heart

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:18

21. For Spiritual Strength

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.”
— Ephesians 3:16

22. For His Words and Actions

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.”
— Psalm 19:14

23. For Patience and Endurance

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”
— 2 Thessalonians 3:5

24. For His Relationships

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”
— Proverbs 27:17

25. For His Heart to Be Guarded

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”
— Proverbs 4:23

26. For Forgiveness

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
— Colossians 3:13

27. For God’s Strength in Weakness

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
— 2 Corinthians 12:9

28. For His Mind to Be Renewed

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
— Romans 12:2

29. For Spiritual Growth

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Peter 3:18

30. For His Purpose to Be Fulfilled

“The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.”
— Psalm 138:8

31. For Confidence in God

“The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”
— Psalm 27:1

32. For His Leadership in the Home

“But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
— Joshua 24:15

33. For Wisdom in Decision-Making

“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.”
— Proverbs 12:15

34. For Trust in God’s Plan

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11

35. For Deliverance from Fear

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7

36. For Humility

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
— Philippians 2:3

37. For God’s Protection over Your Marriage

“Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
— Mark 10:9

38. For Financial Provision

“The Lord will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands.”
— Deuteronomy 28:12

39. For Spiritual Armor

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.”
— Ephesians 6:11

40. For Love to Abound

“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight.”
— Philippians 1:9

Conclusion

As you pray these scriptures over your husband, remember that God is faithful. He hears your prayers and is actively working in your husband’s life. Stand firm in faith and trust that God’s Word never returns void. Praying the Word over your husband not only blesses him but strengthens the bond in your marriage as you place your trust in the Lord together.

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