DAY 13-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY HIM THROUGH TRIALS)

The photograph of Neil praising God above has always been one of my favorites. It's a photo taken of him shortly after the passing of our beautiful son, Chase. He later told me that he was having a moment with God concerning Chase when these pictures were snapped. A man that praises God in the midst of life's greatest trials will always be comforted, heard, redeemed with peace, and increased. "You have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ." (1 Peter 1:6,7) Neil has been a rock in my life providing me with continual love, care, support, prayer, and protection. He's held me up when I couldn't hold myself up! The toughest trials we've gone through together have only brought us closer to God and each other. How couldn't I pray for any burdens he may be facing?
Nobody enjoys trials. But, this I know...if you keep your faith lifted up you can get through trials. Often, growing in compassion and the deeper things of God. Be assured, God promises to be our refuge and strength in times of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Call on Him!

Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, You alone know the depth of the burden my husband carries. I may understand the specifics, but You have measured the weight of it on his shoulders. I've not come to minimize what You are doing in his life, for I know You work great things in the midst of trials. Nor am I trying to protect him from what he must face. I only want to support him so that he will get through this battle as the winner.
God, You are our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). You have invited us to "come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16). I come before Your throne and ask for grace for my husband. Strengthen his heart for this battle and give him patience to wait on You (Psalm 27:1-4). Build him up so that no matter what happens he will be able to stand strong through it. Help him to be always "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer" (Romans 12:12). Give him endurance to run the race and not give up, for You have said that "a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again" (Proverbs 24:16). Help him to remember that "the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand" (Psalm 37:23,24).
I pray he will look to You to be his "refuge until these calamities have passed by" (Psalm 57:1). May he learn to wait on You because "those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). I pray that he will find his strength in You and as he cries out to You, You will hear him and save him out of all his troubles (Psalm 34:6). AMEN!

DAY 12-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR PROTECTION)

The bible says that He will, "give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot on a stone" (Psalm 91:11,12). Let's face it accidents happen and we are faced with risks and dangers daily. Driving a car, flying in a plane, and even walking down the street can pose danger. We must regularly pray for the safety of our loved ones. This is not to say that we can escape all accidents. However, if they do occur isn't it better to know that you've asked God to be in the midst of it with His power and presence. I will never forget driving down Lee Road one day when my car spun out of control in the pouring rain. It did a complete circle then I was broadsided by an oncoming vehicle. At the time I had praise and worship playing in my car. I recall, asking Jesus to help as the car spun. The car came to a complete halt and I didn't even know I was hit until I opened my car door and it dropped towards the ground. Amazingly, I never felt an impact. The accident occured but I was protected from bodily harm. I always try to pray for Neil's safety and my loved ones as much as I can. It's nearly impossible to pray about every specific danger but you can pray that God keeps your loved one from harm. Just yesterday, my father was outside doing yard work. He went inside to take a break and when he came back outside to continue working he noticed a huge branch laying in the yard. A large portion of the neighbor's oak tree had collapsed exactly where my father had been working. It took down a large portion of my father's fence and was a good foot and a half in diameter. That's not a small branch. Needless to say, we are thanking God for removing my father out of harms way and answering our prayers over our loved one. Be sure to cover your loved ones in a blanket of protection through prayer.

Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, I pray that You would protect (insert name of person you are praying for) from any accidents, diseases, dangers, or evil influences. Keep him safe, especially in cars and planes. Hide him from violence and the plans of the evil people. Wherever he walks, secure his steps. Keep him on Your path so that his feet don't slip (Psalm 17:5). If his foot does slip, hold him up by Your mercy (Psalm 94:18). Give him the wisdom and discretion that will help him walk safely and not fall into danger (Proverbs 3:21-23). Be his fortress, strength, shield, and stronghold (Psalm 18:2,3). make him to dwell in the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 91:1-2). Be his rock, salvation, and defense, so that he will not be moved or shaken (Psalm 62:6). I pray that even though bad things may be happening all around him, they will not come near him (Psalm 91:7). Save him from any plans of the enemy that seek to destroy his life (Psalm103:4). Preserve his going out and his coming in from this time forth and even forevermore (Psalm 121:8). AMEN!!!

DAY 11-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR HIS HEALTH)

Nutrition, exercise, supplements, and rest don't always fit into our busy schedules. Right? Wrong!!! That's the wrong type of thinking that get's us into some preventable health issues. We need to make taking care of our body's a priority. After all, without good health it is impossible to do and enjoy all the things we were so busy doing that we didn't have time to take care of ourselves.
One of the things that brings me great joy is to see Neil catching an amazing ride on his surfboard. It brings him such joy and that makes me happy! Surfing is a great outlet for Neil and provides him with exercise. It's my prayer that he will remain healthy enough to surf well into old age. Quickly, I learned that if I showed interest in what Neil enjoyed this would be reciprocated. So, I grabbed a board and began my surfing lessons within months of meeting Neil. It didn't take long for me to realize that he wasn't just splashing in the waves. What a great upper body workout paddling alone could be not to mention that it works the lower body as well. So, from that day on I encourage Neil to get out there and ride those waves. We started riding bikes together as a leisurely activity and hold each other accountable each morning to take supplements. Don't forget to rest as well. Getting the required amount of sleep each night is necessary for your body to rejuvenate and repair itself. And, a vacation filled with lots of R&R never hurt anybody. Taking care of yourself can be fun and it can be something you can do with your loved one.
Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, I pray for Your healing touch on (name of person you are praying for). Make every part of his body function the way You designed it to. Wherever there is anything out of balance, set it in perfect working order. Heal him of any disease, illness, injury, infirmity, or weakness. Strengthen his body to successfully endure his workload, and when he sleeps may he wake up completely rested, rejuvenated and refreshed. Give him a strong heart that doesn't fail. I don't want him to have heart failure at any time.
I pray that he will have the desire to take care of his body, to eat the kind of food that brings health, to get regular exercise, and avoid anything that would be harmful to him. Help him to understand that his body is Your temple and he should care for it as such (1 Corinthians 3:16). I pray that he will present it as a living sacrifice,, holy and acceptable to You (Romans 12:1).
When he is ill, I pray You will sustain him and heal him. Fill him with your joy to give him strength. Specifically, I pray for (mention any area of concern). Give him faith to say. "O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me" (Psalm 30:2). Thank You, Lord, that You are my Healer." I pray that my husband will live a long and healthy life and when death does come, may it be accompanied by peace and not unbearable suffering and agony. Thank You, Lord, that You will be there to welcome him into Your presence, and not a moment before Your appointed hour. AMEN!

DAY 10-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR CHOICES)

The choices a spouse makes in life effects the entire family. There are career choices, health choices, financial choices, relationship choices, and the list goes on. We must pray for God to give us discernment and wisdom while providing us with godly counsel. "A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel." (Proverbs 1:5) You can't make other people's choices for them but through prayer you can rest assured that you did your part. This brings forth a certain amount of peace and confidence in your spouse's decision making as well. Just today, Neil was faced with a financial decision concerning a project. He asked for my opinion and we discussed our choices. Ultimately, he made a decision based upon our options and we both have peace that as we lift up our decisions to God that good will come out of it. I encourage you to pray about your and your loved one's decisions. Learning to use discernment, counsel, and prayer to ensure that you make the best decisions possible!

Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, fill my husband with the fear of the Lord and give him wisdom for every decision he makes. May he reverence You and Your ways and seek to know Your truth. Give him discernment to make decisions based on Your revelation. Help him to make godly choices and keep him from doing anything foolish. Take foolishness out of his heart and enable him to quickly recognize error and avoid it. Open his eyes to clearly see the consequences of any anticipated behavior.
I pray that he will listen to godly counselors and not be a man who is unteachable. Give him strength to reject the counsel of the ungodly and hear Your counsel above all others. I declare that although "there are many plans in a man's heart, nevertheless the Lord's counsel-that will stand" (Proverbs 16:7), and in the morning, I pray he will do what's right rather than follow the leading of his own flesh. I know the wisdom of this world is foolishness with You, Lord (1 Corinthians 3:19). May he not buy into it, but keep his eyes on You and have ears to hear Your voice. AMEN!

DAY 9-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR PURPOSE)

"May He grant you according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose." Psalm 20:4 We are all called to a certain and unique purpose. Doubt or discouragement will most assuredly try to hinder the fulfillment of that purpose. This is why we must pray for our spouse or loved one in this area. While pressing towards our purpose, we must remember that timing is everything and God's timing is perfect. Learning to submit our purpose to God and trust that it will happen in His timing will help alleviate any discouragement. There is a certain peace, happiness, and confidence that surrounds somebody who is living their purpose. This is evident in my own husband's life when he is working on his music. Creating music is a huge part of Neil's life. He is at peace and happy when he is able to create a piece. My prayer is that he will use his talent and gift to glorify God. My part as his wife is to encourage, support, pray for, and help him in the pursuit of fulfilling his purpose.

Prayer: by Stormie Omartian

Lord, I pray that (name of person you are praying for) will clearly hear the call You have on his life. Help him to realize who he is in Christ and give him certainty that he was created for a high purpose. May the eyes of his understanding be enlightened so that he will know what is the hope of Your calling (Ephesians 1:18).
Lord, when You call us, You also enable us. Enable him to walk worthy of his calling and become the man of God You made him to be. Continue to remind him of what You've called him to and don't let him get sidetracked with things that are unessential to Your purpose. Strike down discouragement so that it will not defeat him. Lift his eyes above the circumstances of the moment so he can see the purpose for which You created him. Give him patience to wait for Your perfect timing. I pray that the desires of his heart will not be in conflict with the desires of Yours. May he seek You for direction, and hear when You speak to his soul. AMEN!

DAY 8-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR HIS FEAR)

There are two types of fear in this world. The first type can actually protect you and keep you from acting irrationally. It's an instinct embedded in us which is healthy and can actually keep us from harm. On the other extreme you have the fear that can paralyze and keep you from moving forward in life. If we are not careful we can be overtaken with "what if's!" What if I lose my job? What if I fail? What if the money doesn't come in? What if, what if, what if....? These are the types of fear that seek to worry and hold you captive. Break away from unhealthy fear through prayer, faith, speaking only positive words, and experiencing the perfect love of God.

Prayer-by Stormie Omartian
Lord, You've said in Your Word that "there is no fear in love: but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love" (1 John 4:18). I pray You will perfect my husband in Your love so that tormenting fear finds no place in him. I know You have not given him a spirit of fear. You've given him power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). I pray in the name of Jesus that fear will not rule over my husband. Instead, may Your Word penetrate every fiber of his being, convincing him that Your love for him is far greater than anything he faces and nothing can separate him from it.
I pray that he will acknowledge You as a Father whose love is unfailing, whose strength is without equal, and in whose presence there is nothing to fear. Deliver him this day from fear that destroys and replace it with godly fear (Jeremiah 32:40). Teach him Your way, O Lord. Help him to walk in Your truth. Unite his heart to fear Your name (Psalm 86:11). May he have no fear of men, but rise up and boldly say, "The Lord is my helper: I will not fear. What can man do to me?" (Hebrews 13:6) "How great is Your goodness, which You have laid up for those who fear You" (Psalm 31:19).
I say to you (husband or person you are praying for), "Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God: He will come and save you" (Isaiah 35:4). "In righteousness you shall be established: you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear" (Isaiah 54:14). "You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday" (Psalm 91:5,6). May the Spirit of the Lord rest upon you, "the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord" (Isaiah 11:2). AMEN!

DAY 7-POWER OF A PRAYING WIFE (PRAY FOR HIS MIND)

Why is it important to pray for our husband's or loved one's mind? Because, it is in the mind where feelings of depression, anger, fear, rejection, hopelessness, loneliness, and many diseases start. It's important to get a hold of how you think! "To be carnally minded is death, but to be peacefully minded is life and peace" (Roman 8:6). At times, we may hear negative words like: it's hopeless, failure, or throw in the towel. These are all words that the enemy wants us to entertain our minds with and believe. But, God desires for our minds to be filled with words like: there's hope, possibility, and over comer. Another tool you can use to help your loved one attain a sound mind is by speaking the word of God over them. It's amazing what a message of hope can do for someone who is feeling overwhelmed, burdened, or desperate. It has the ability to pull them out of that despair into a whole new arena of possibilities. Help your spouse or loved one silence the voice of the enemy and attain peace by praying for them.

Prayer by: Stormie Omartian
Lord, I pray for Your protection on my husband's mind. Shield him from the lies of the enemy. Help him to clearly discern between Your voice and any other, and show him how to take every thought captive as You have instructed us to do. May he thirst for Your Word and hunger for Your truth so that he can recognize wrong thinking. Give him strength to resist lying thoughts. Remind him that he has the mind of Christ. Where the enemy's lies have already invaded his thoughts, I push them back by inviting the power of the Holy Spirit to cleanse his mind. Lord, You have given me authority " over all the power of the enemy" (Luke 10:19). By that authority given to me in Jesus Christ, I command all lying spirits away from my husband's mind. I proclaim that God has given (name of person you are praying for) a sound mind. He will not entertain confusion, but live in clarity. He will not be tormented with impure, evil, negative, or sinful thoughts, but be transformed by the renewing of his mind, that he may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God (Romans 12:2).
Enable him to "be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" (Ephesians 6:10). Help him to be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let his request be made known to You: and may Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind through Christ Jesus (Phillipians 4:6,7). And finally, whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, having virtue, or anything praiseworthy, let him think on these things (Phillipians 4:8).