Prayer for a Disrespectful Husband

When God joins a man and a woman in marriage, he blesses them with a union that can be cherished and meaningful. As God has plans for each marriage, he also has plans for each spouse.

When a man and woman exchange vows, they commit to loving each other. However, over time, it is possible that a husband may begin to disrespect his wife. While this is painful for her, she can do some things and pray for her husband to overcome that disrespectful behavior. 

Here are some ways to pray for a husband to refrain from disrespecting.

Prayer for a Disrespectful Husband During Pregnancy

A wife plays a significant part in helping her husband overcome his disrespectful ways. God has enabled you to pray for your husband in ways that will cause him to alter his ways so that respect can abound in your marriage. This list serves as a guide for you to pray for your husband:

• Pray for good communication

One of the key factors in a beautiful marriage is good communication. When your husband is talking negatively, it will not only hurt you, but also your marriage. The psalmist requests in the Bible that your husband says what pleases God [ Psalm 19:14 (NIV) ]. Pray for your husband to speak to you with gentleness and politeness. Pray that you will both utter words of tenderness, encouragement, comfort, and positivity in the right tone of voice. Ask God for both you and your husband to be better listeners.

When both of you communicate well, respect is present in your relationship. Pray for a better connection so that respect becomes readily attainable.

• Ask God for proper behavior

Living with your spouse demands proper behavior towards each other. God unites you to live in harmony, whatever situation you are in. You were made to be wise in the way you live. In the Bible, James, the brother of Jesus, said that being wise means showing good behavior [ James 3:13 (NIV) ]. You and your husband both need to behave properly for the betterment and growth of your marriage. You are both responsible for living nobly and honorably.

Examine whether your lifestyle and behavior please your husband. Pray for you and your husband to behave with favor and admiration for one another.

• Ask God for calmness

Certain situations may lead your husband to be verbally abusive. Stress at work or home may cause him to lose control of his tongue. There also may be other things that are bothering him or making him more careless with his words. To be still is essential, as it is written in [ Psalm 46:10 (NIV)]. Ask God to help your husband be calm and self-controlled.

Usually, your husband does not mean to be reckless or rude. He also wants to be calm and steadfast, but some instances arise that challenge his calmness. Your husband needs your prayer support in such situations. Ask God to increase the spirit of calmness in your husband.

• Pray for him to be understanding

Every man has some level of understanding, as God gave him that. A husband’s understanding depends on his self-awareness, love for himself, and love for others. There are times when your husband may be more understanding towards you because you are pregnant, for example. There are also times when he is not very understanding due to what happened to him that day, along with the emotional and spiritual experiences he had that day before his interaction with you.

Pray for your husband to be understanding towards you. A pregnant woman needs a lot more understanding. Your spouse needs to understand that his wife has a much bigger responsibility as a pregnant woman. Pray for your husband to open his heart to this deeper level of understanding.

• Ask God for patience

Pregnancy requires patience from your husband. Your husband needs to extend his patience because you are carrying his baby. The Bible says that there is a clear need for patience [ Hebrews 10:36 (NIV)].

Ask God for your husband to be more patient with you. You may experience mood swings, emotional outbursts, and particular sensitivities due to your pregnancy. Pray for your spouse to be considerate towards you. Ask God for your husband to be patient when you make mistakes or unintentionally offend him.

• Implore for kindness

When you got married, God placed a great deal of kindness in you and your husband. Kindness is one of the great components of marriage. There are times when your husband has been kind to you, but there may also be days when you cannot see kindness from him.

Paul said that loving means showing kindness [ 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NIV) ]. Pray for your husband to be kind to you during your pregnancy. Pray for him to be willing to help you with the household chores and assist you in other ways as much as possible. Pray for his goodness to abound. 

• Pray for enlightenment

Disrespect may come from upbringing, culture, and other reasons that might disturb your husband’s mind. There may even be unresolved issues troubling him and causing him not to show respect for you.

Paul wrote for Christians to be enlightened [ Ephesians 1:18 (NIV) ], and your husband needs enlightenment. Ask God for your husband to be enlightened and to maintain a clear mind. Ask God to refresh your husband and make him think peaceful and restful thoughts. Pray for optimism, hope, and faith.

Prayer for your disrespectful husband

Our great God,

You are loving, and you are powerful. Thank you for bringing my husband and me together. Thank you for your promises and faithfulness. Please forgive me if I may have caused my husband to disrespect me. I bring to you the state of my husband. Please help him overcome his disrespectful behavior. Heal him from the hurts of his past. Let him find a solution to whatever is bothering him and hindering him from giving me the respect I deserve. 

Let him be enlightened and encouraged. Let him listen to you and be sensitive to your Spirit living in him. Let him be moved by your love, gentleness, and care. Grant him more understanding and patience. Help him communicate well with calmness. Let your kindness grow. Let him be respectful. Father, I believe that all things are possible with you. I believe that with your power, my husband will once again be respectful. Thank you for taking control of everything and granting my request. I pray all these things in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Conclusion

Being disrespected by your husband does not mean that he doesn’t love you anymore. Disrespect from him does not mean that he doesn’t care. Disrespect in a marriage is an opportunity for love to grow deeper, as you are able to see your husband as someone who needs your help. At that point, you can respond with forgiveness, patience, kindness, and more love, just as God would want you to.