Your husband’s birthday is a blessing. God knew long ago that your husband was meant to marry you, for God is omniscient, and He is the God of not only the present but also of the future. Celebrating your husband’s birthday is not complete without your prayers. You may say this prayer for your husband:
Dear heavenly Father,
You are wonderful, and your love indeed endures forever. Thank you for the life of my husband. I am grateful that you gave him to my family and me. Please bless him to grow more in faith, love, courage, wisdom, and strength. I pray for this, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
A Prayer For My Husband On His Birthday
How can I bless my husband on his birthday?
When God created your husband as a blessing, he also made you a blessing to your spouse. You have it in you to bless your husband on his birthday because God has equipped you to do so. Along with your plans, here are seven ways you can bless your spouse:
1. Gratitude
Husbands, in general, work very hard for their families. They put in all the effort they can to support and provide for their spouse and children. They do this because they love their families and are aware of their duties and responsibilities.
God waits for you to thank Him, and it is good when you thank your husband as well. In the book of (I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; 1 Corinthians 1:4 (NIV)), the apostle Paul tells the Corinthians that he is grateful for them. Thank your husband for being diligent. Express your appreciation to him for his unending love and goodness to you and your family. Let him know how thankful you are for what he does. Thank him for being responsible and strong. Share words of gratitude for his courage, decisions, and plans. Thank your spouse for being a good husband and a good partner.
A Prayer For My Husband On His Birthday
2. Words of appreciation
There are numerous things to appreciate about your husband. He is unique, and God has granted him qualities that are certainly admirable. Your husband does need your appreciation. When you are vocal about your appreciation for him, he will be more driven and inspired to do even better and become a better person, husband, and family man.
The Bible states that God blesses his people in (The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: Numbers 6:24 (NIV)). You can bless your husband by telling him that you appreciate him and all that he does. Let your husband know you appreciate him for who he is and who he has become. Be specific in terms of what you appreciate. You can tell him that you appreciate his gentleness, or you can express your appreciation for his wisdom and decision-making. Tell him that you appreciate his leadership in your family. Let him know that you admire his boldness and strength. Tell him that you appreciate his kindness, generosity, and compassion.
A Prayer For My Husband On His Birthday
3. Make him feel special
There are a number of things you can do to show your love for your spouse. One of them is to make him feel special. Just as God has showered you with His love every day, you can show your love to your spouse in simple and frequent ways. These simple ways can be in the form of surprises or small gestures, among others.
During his ministry, Jesus showed how much he loved his disciples. He commanded them to love each other in John (A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. John 13:34 (NIV). Be a blessing to your husband by showing your love for him and making him feel special on his birthday. Be sweeter to your husband, just like when you were dating him or when you had just gotten married. He will be touched and appreciate it when you give him a deep hug. You can cook his favorite meal. You may treat him extra special without spending much. Giving him a foot or body massage with aromatherapy will delight him too. You can also prepare his bath, shave his beard, and cut his nails.
A Prayer For My Husband On His Birthday
4. Praise him
With all the work and duties your husband performs, praising him will surely make him feel good. Expressing your praises unlocks and brings about greater positivity. Praises are a powerful way to increase strength and energy. When you praise your husband, he will feel refreshed and revived.
Your husband may have weaknesses, but he definitely has something for which he can be praised. The Bible reminds us in ( And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)) that faith and hope are eternal but that love is indeed the greatest among the three. Loving your husband includes finding and choosing to focus on his good side, his strengths, and what he is able to do, and part of loving him is to praise him for those things. Praise your husband in front of your children. By doing so, your husband will feel elated, important, and valued. His status as a husband and family man will boost his confidence and self-esteem. Praise your spouse in front of others as well. He will be rightfully admired and feel appreciated and accomplished.
A Prayer For My Husband On His Birthday
5. Communicate
One of the best ways to show your husband that you love him is by communicating well with him. In the book of James 1:19 (NIV), we are educated about effective ways of communicating with others, specifically that we need to listen, not be quick to speak and be unhurried to become angry. One way to communicate well with your husband is by listening to him. Listen to the way God expects you to listen. Give your full attention to him. Listen with your ears to what your husband is trying to say. Listen to understand. Listen with all your heart.
When you listen to your spouse, he will feel respected. When you listen to him, he will feel important and special and will appreciate you for doing so. Also, remember to make eye contact whenever you talk to each other. Allow no distractions in your communication by putting your phone down. Be gentle in the way you speak. Be aware of your husband’s unspoken language or body gestures.
6. Ask for his help and advice
A husband and wife usually have confidence in each other. Trust is a part of their marriage. They rely and are dependent on one another. God blesses marriages with spouses who complement and help each other. God made a husband and wife’s relationship so that they can help each other.
There are some things that only a wife can do, but there are also tasks that a wife can do better with the help of her husband. According to Matthew 7:7 (NIV), Jesus taught his disciples that they only needed to ask, seek, and knock in order to receive, find, and have the door opened to them. God has bestowed your husband on you not only so you can receive love and care from him but also so that you can ask him for help on certain things. Husbands like it when their wives ask them for help. Your husband will be willing to help you when you ask him. Ask him for help and assistance and also for wisdom in making decisions. It will make him feel good on his birthday, knowing that you have asked him for help, which means that you have high regard for him, believe in him, and look up to him.
7. Pray with him
Husbands receive various gifts on their birthdays. Though physical gifts are appreciated, intangible gifts can often be appreciated the most. These are the gifts that are priceless and praiseworthy. Apart from a surprise gift for your spouse, he will be delighted if you pray with him.
In the book of Matthew 18:19-20 (NIV), the Lord Jesus preached that when at least two people come to God in prayer, God will do it for them and will be with them. Go to your room and pray with your spouse. Pray for his health and well-being. Ask God to bless him with more wisdom, strength, kindness, and goodness. Pray for your husband to be self-controlled, patient, and mature. Request God’s protection for your husband. Petition for your spouse to be peaceful, hopeful, and joyful. Ask God for your husband to shine at his workplace and wherever else he goes. Pray for your husband to be a better family man.
Conclusion
Your husband’s birthday is one day that you can certainly bless him in countless ways. God will enable you to bless your spouse, so bless him in every way you can, for he will surely be pleased.