Prayer is one of the most powerful ways for a husband to support and love his wife. Praying for your wife is an effective way to request God’s blessing and guidance. It can also help deepen your love and commitment to your wife and grow your relationship with God.
When you pray for your wife, you admit that you don’t have all the answers and need God’s wisdom and strength to love and support her. You are inviting God to work in your wife’s life and your marriage through prayer and entrusting both to His care.
We’ve compiled a list of prayers for wives with various prayer focuses that you can use to lift your wife in prayer. These prayers will help you to pray specifically and powerfully for your wife, whether she needs encouragement, strength, peace, or any other type of support.
When you pray for your wife, however, you are putting your faith in God and His plan for your life. May these prayers bring you and your wife comfort, encouragement, and hope as you navigate the ups and downs of married life.
Focus: Gratitude
Lord, I pray that my wife will always be grateful and give You thanks for Your blessings in her life. Help her to see Your hand at work in everything and to concentrate on the positive.
Bible verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Focus: Strength
God, I ask that you grant my wife the fortitude and strength to face each day with assurance and perseverance. May she put her trust in Your power and find comfort in You.
Bible verse: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” – Proverbs 31:25
Focus: Faith
Father, I ask that my wife’s faith in You be strong and steadfast. Empower her to believe in Your word and goodness even in difficult times. May others find strength and inspiration in her faith.
Bible verse: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1
Focus: Wisdom
Lord, I ask that you grant my wife wisdom in all facets of her life. Encourage her to choose wisely and look to You for direction. May she be known for her wisdom and discernment and use it to bless others.
Bible verse(s): “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
Focus: Protection
God, I ask for Your care and protection over my wife. Protect her from harm and peril, and shield her heart and mind from the demons’ assaults. Let her be enveloped in Your peace.
Bible verse: “The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.” – Psalm 121:7-8
Focus: Guidance
Lord, I ask that Your Holy Spirit guide my wife. Guide her decisions and direct her steps along the path You have planned for her. May she be sensitive to Your voice and obedient to Your will.
Bible verse: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.'” – Isaiah 30:21
Focus: Healing
Father, I pray for my wife’s physical, mental, and spiritual healing. Bring restoration and wholeness to every broken or hurting place. May she be renewed in strength and vitality as a result of Your healing touch.
Bible verse: “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” – Jeremiah 17:14
Focus: Love
Lord, I pray that my wife understands the depth of Your love for her. May she feel Your unconditional love and share it with others. Help her to love our family selflessly, as You have loved us.
Bible verse: “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.” – 1 John 4:16
Focus: Prosperity
God, I pray for my wife’s success in all areas of her life. May she be fortunate in her career, relationships, and finances. Assist her in utilizing her resources to glorify You and bless others.
Bible verse: “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” – 3 John 1:2
Focus: Patience
God, I pray that my wife will be patient in all circumstances. Assist her in waiting on You and trusting in Your timing. May she not become weary or discouraged but rather be strengthened by Your grace.
Bible verse: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” – Isaiah 40:31
Focus: Contentment
Lord, I pray that my wife will be content with what she has and not be swayed by the world’s values. May she find fulfillment in You and the most important relationships to her. Assist her in living a simple and generous life.
Bible verse: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” – Philippians 4:11-12
Focus: Humility
Father, I pray for my wife to have a humble and teachable spirit. Assist her in submitting to Your will and seeking the wisdom of others. May she not be self-centered or proud but rather seek to serve others with love and compassion.
Bible verse: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Focus: Courage
God, I pray that my wife will be brave in the face of adversity. May she never be afraid to take chances or stand up for what is right. Assist her in becoming a woman of integrity and courage who inspires others to follow in her footsteps.
Bible verse: “Have I not commanded you? 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
Focus: Peace
Lord, I pray that my wife will know Your peace that surpasses all understanding. May she not be concerned or anxious but rather trust in Your provision and care. Help her to find peace amid chaos by resting in Your love.
Bible verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
Focus: Wisdom
Father, I pray that my wife seeks Your wisdom in all things. May she rely on Your guidance and direction rather than her understanding. Assist her in making wise decisions and leading with discernment.
Bible verse: “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
Focus: Grace
God, I pray that my wife will encounter Your grace profoundly and meaningfully. May she not be burdened by guilt or shame but instead know she is loved and forgiven. As You have extended grace to her, help her to extend grace to others.
Bible verse: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.” – Ephesians 2:8-9
Focus: Compassion
Father, I pray that my wife will have compassion for those who are hurting and in need. May she reach out to marginalized or oppressed people and show them Your love and kindness. Assist her in being a voice for the voiceless and a defender of the weak.
Bible verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
Focus: Perseverance
Father, I pray that my wife will be able to persevere in the face of adversity. May she not become weary or discouraged but rather be strengthened by Your grace and power. Assist her in running the race with endurance and finishing well.
Bible verse: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1-2
Focus: Joy
God, I pray that my wife will find true and lasting joy in You. May she not be ruled by her circumstances or emotions; instead, find joy in Your presence. Assist her in becoming a joyful woman who brings light and laughter to those around her.
Bible verse: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
Focus: Forgiveness
God, I pray that my wife will forgive others as quickly as You have forgiven her. May she not harbor resentment or bitterness but rather release others from their debts. Help her to be a forgiving woman who reflects Your grace to those around her.
Bible verse: “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
Focus: Kindness
Lord, I pray that my wife would be kind to others, just as You have been kind to her. May she not be harsh or critical but gentle and compassionate. Help her be a kind woman who shows Your love to a hurting world.
Bible verse: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12
