How many times have we heard stories about men who were on the battlefield and at the very moment when they were in the greatest danger, they experienced miraculous deliverance, only to learn later that someone back home was praying at that same moment? Our husbands are on the battlefield every day. there are dangers everywhere. Only God knows what traps the enemy has laid to bring accidents, diseases, evil, violence and destruction into our lives.
Few places are completely safe anymore, including your own home. But God has said that even though "the wicked watches the righteous, and seeks to slay him, the LORD will not leave him in his hand" (Psalm 37:32,33). He promises that He will be "a shield to those who put their trust in Him" (Proverbs 30:5). He can even be a shield to someone we pray about because of our faith.
We have to regularly pray for our husbands to be safe in planes, cars, trains, workplace or even walking down the street. We don't have to think of all the specific dangers, we just ask the Lord to protect them from harm. God promises to "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 against a stone" (Psalm 91:11,12). But accidents do happen, even to godly people, and when they do they are sudden and unexpected. That's why prayer for your husband's protection needs to be frequent and ongoing. You never know when it might be needed in the battlefield. And if something happens, you'll have the comfort of knowing you've invited God's presence and power into the midst of it.
PRAYER
Lord, I pray that You would protect (Husband's name) from any accidents, diseases, dangers, or evil influences. Keep him safe, especially in cars and planes. Hide him from violence and the plans of 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 dwell int he 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 (Psalm 103:4). Preserve his going out and his coming in from this time forth and even forevermore(Psalm 121:8).
SCRIPTURES FOR MEDITATION
Psalm 91:1-2
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”
Psalm 27:5
For in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me;He shall set me high upon a rock.
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 18:2,3
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.
Psalm 17:7,8
Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You
From those who rise up against them. Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,
#inspired...ann #WiseQuotes
*Stomie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Wife(2006)
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