I am not a praying wife!
Don’t misunderstand me… I pray for my husband! In fact, I adore bringing Jason before his Creator!
Yet, there is a difference between praying for my husband and being a praying wife.
In moments of choice, I feel the Lord prompting me to speak with Him, but often, I ignore His invitation. I do so because, in all honesty, it is easier to forgo the prayer and remain unchanged! I choose not to be a praying wife because I’d rather pout, hold onto my frustration, or not submit to my husband (or the Lord)!
It is easy to be selfish and justify my own behavior when I decide that I will not be a prayerful wife. On the other hand, it is much harder to dwell in sin or rationalize my thoughts when I approach His throne and ask, sincerely, to be made into His very likeness.
To be a woman who honors the Lord, I can’t remain a wife who merely prays for her husband. I must become a praying wife, as well! I cannot be a wife after God’s own heart without His help! I must allow Him to change me (my heart, my desires, my will, my pride, my struggles…) no matter how uncomfortable the transformation process is.
Ultimately, when I can get past myself and truly become a praying wife… my husband will be blessed, our children will be blessed, and I will be blessed!
Do you see the difference? Would you consider yourself to be a praying wife?
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