Prayer for My Husband Before He Preaches

The man of God spreads the most important message the world needs to hear—the Word of God. The message can bring a person into faith, leading to salvation (Rom. 10:17). The Lord entrusts preachers to speak His Word with truth and grace. Before your husband preaches, this is a prayer you can declare to him:

Heavenly Father, thank You for entrusting my husband to speak Your Word. Let Your anointing be in his life, making every word powerful. Grant him the Spirit of truth, so he may deliver Your message with boldness and grace. Open the hearts of the hearers so they may receive the seed of faith. Amen. 

How do I pray for my husband to be a pastor?

Does your husband want to be a pastor but is still uncertain? You can ask the Lord to give him confirmation and direction as you pray for him. God does not look at outward appearance, eloquence, or skills. But He entrusts people willing to take their cross and follow Him (Matt. 16:24). Below are some prayers for your husband who wants to be a pastor:

Prayer for God’s revelation

Unlike jobs and professions, being a pastor is a divine calling from God. He is the One Who appoints those who will shepherd His people. Through God’s revelation, He will confirm your husband’s calling. This can come through a vision, a dream, or the acts of other people, such as your pastor (Acts 2:17). But you must discern what is from God. Here is a prayer for God’s revelation:

Father in heaven, You can see my husband’s heart, desiring to be Your faithful servant. Confirm Your calling in his life through Your revelation. Open his heart so that he may receive Your message for him, Lord. I rebuke the distractions and confusion of the enemy in his life, in Jesus’ Name! For this, I pray, Amen.

Prayer for discernment

Pastors face different types of people every day, but not everybody means well for the church. Others can be wolves in sheep’s clothing, trying to cause division in the body of Christ (Matt. 7:15). Besides people, there are also plots against the church that aim to hinder the advancement of God’s kingdom. Discernment is a gift that a pastor must have to prevent deception. Below is a prayer for discernment:

Dear Lord, grant discernment to my husband so that he can determine what is Yours and what is not. Let his relationship with You become more intimate so he can easily recognize Your voice. Protect him against deceptive people and doctrines, in Jesus’ Name! Cover him with Your Precious Blood, Lord. Amen.

Prayer for God’s guidance

The enemy will try to stop your husband from fulfilling God’s calling through confusion and discouragement. However, a person dependent on God’s guidance can endure all spiritual attacks (Ps. 9:1-16). If your husband needs guidance, don’t hesitate to ask the Lord for direction. Below is a prayer that you can utter for him:

Almighty God, I praise You for Your goodness to my husband and me. I ask for Your guidance for my spouse. Help him to make a sound decision, leading him closer to Your calling in his life. I put an end to the confusion and discouragement the enemy is throwing against him, in Jesus’ Name! Amen.

Prayer for faithfulness

God values His sons and daughters and wants them to be faithfully taken care of. His heart is always seeking the lost sheep (Matt. 18:10-14). To be a good pastor, your husband must be faithful, even in small things. Whatever God has entrusted to him, he must treat them with utmost love and care. Is your husband struggling to be faithful? Here is a prayer for him:

Abba Father, help my husband to be faithful in small and great things. Give him a heart that knows to value everything You entrust him. Let there be honesty, sincerity, and purity in his heart. Teach him to love Your people as You have loved them. Thus, he may shepherd Your people with skillful hands and a devoted heart. I bless You forever, Father. Amen.

Prayer for wisdom

The Word of God must be interpreted according to God’s wisdom and not by one’s own opinion. Many have twisted the Word of God by adding their own opinion; this leaves the people more confused and condemned than before. The good news is that God will give wisdom to those who ask Him (James 1:5). Ask God to grant wisdom to your husband with this prayer:

Heavenly Father, grant my husband the wisdom that comes from You. Hence, he can be an effective preacher of Your Word. Without You, it is impossible to release Your Word in truth and grace. Teach him to depend on Your wisdom and not on his understanding. Let the Spirit of truth accompany him as he speaks Your Word. Amen.

Prayer for humility

One of the best qualities a pastor can have is humility. It is easy to get lured by the praises of men (John 12:43). However, it takes humility to give God all glory and maintain a submissive heart. Humility cannot be acquired by going through character development sessions. But it is the fruit of having an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Below is a prayer for humility for your husband:

Dear God, grant my husband a humble heart willing to listen to Your voice and obey Your will. Just as Jesus walked humbly in this world, may my husband also do the same through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Let not his heart boast because of the praises of men, but may he always give You all the glory and honor. Thank You, Lord. Amen. 

Prayer for boldness

Jesus Christ told us that we would suffer from persecution because of His Name. As he had been persecuted, we will also be persecuted (Matt. 10:22). Preaching the Gospel for shepherding God’s people takes boldness. Ask God to give your husband boldness through this prayer:

Heavenly Father, prepare my husband for Your calling in his life. Let there be boldness upon him so he may preach the Gospel without compromise. Even in persecution, help him to stand up, wanting only to glorify You. Grant him a courageous heart that is willing to surrender everything to You. Thank You, Lord. Amen.

Conclusion

God is looking for people willing to surrender their lives for Him to fulfill their callings. If your husband wants to be a pastor, support him through prayer. It may not be easy, but his decision will cause an advancement in God’s kingdom. Remember, the Lord’s grace and favor will be upon him, helping to fulfill the divine tasks that God has entrusted.