Today, I came across one of my old journals from a many years ago, my decision to share these pages are for the effectual working of the Holy Spirit in the life of other women, single and married alike. I know that these were desires taken directly out of the heart of God, written as a final plea to God while contemplating divorce. I can't clearly remember the day but I can share with you the context below was written from my heart in the midst of a very rocky time. As I look back I can tell you that these words were formed out of desperation of a hurting heart. Conviction of entertaining the thought of giving up led me to repent. In spite of my pain, I prayed for Him. And I’m so glad I did. Because I received the attention of the King and He heard my cry.
Lord, forgive me! I thank you for preparing an honorable man of God to be my high-priest. I will never again revoke my vow of covenant. I adore my husband and willingly submit to your order and plan for our family structure. God I know that trials will only refine us and that we are more than conquerors through Christ Jesus, Lord over our lives.
Lord, heal my husband physically, emotionally and spiritually. Give him divine health and strength that his heart will not fail him. I pray that he will live a long life of wealth and prosperity.
Jesus make his path straight and be with him as he makes decisions for our family. Keep your hand on him. You have anointed him for your delight. I pray that he will not enter into any business deals or relationships that would bring consequences to our home.
Lord I pray that you would protect him from violence and harm. Be his defense, secure his footing. Preserve his life going out and coming in. Lord fill him with Your joy that he would have strength to walk away from temptation. Jesus give him great discernment to see and distinguish unwise acts that could bring disgrace to your Kingdom.
Help me dear Lord to be supportive, loving and a sufficient helper according to your word. Protect my heart from allowing the spirit of offense to separate us. Guide me and help me to trust you in every situation we may face.
Lord I don't understand all the burdens Denroy face, but I know that your grace and mercy is sufficient. Help him to seek you in all things. Help him to be patient to wait for your answer. Give him the courage to make decisions that are difficult, especially when we might not agree. Be his fortress, strong tower and his shield. Lord I thank you that he is not a pleaser of man, but yet seeks to please the Lord. You said a good name is rather to be chosen, I thank you that he walks with wisdom, integrity, honest and steadfast. Lord I thank you that he is a provider, minister and doer of good deeds. Give him a teachable spirit and a heart that is quick to repent.
Lord I pray that he attains favor and a good reputation among those in authority over him, his fellow workers and co-laborers. Keep him from evil that is sent to snare him.
I am the virtuous wife and I will continue to pray and war on my husband's behalf. Keep my heart pure so that nothing will entangle me and hinder me from spiritual warfare. Lord your word says that a good tree bears good fruit. I pray that his life will bear good fruit. May he trust in you and men would see his good works and glorify you. Help me to place my husband as top priority in my life. I thank you for bringing order into our hearts, marriage and our home. Teach us to raise god-fearing, healthy-hearted children that will become loving husbands and wives that model the union of Christ and the church.
Allow me to show them just how important they are as I love, guide and discipline them in truth. Jesus, keep my priorities clear, remove every encumbrance, noise, and motive that clouds my judgment to prevent me from living a simple life that allows my family to enjoy the things that matter most.
These are my petitions, may they be ratified in the courts of Heaven and my will reconciled with Yours.
In Jesus' Name, Amen
May the revelation of this prayer bring godly desires and restore a pure heart to those seeking true intimacy and wholeness in divinely ordered marriages. May they be girded in truth with a renewed commitment to allow the glory of God to be revealed through the covenant that Christ offers in all area of our lives.
-a servant's heart
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