Prayer for a Hurting Husband

Like any spouse, a husband may go through times of pain and hurt. A husband may find himself hurt by inevitable circumstances, by his or others’ mistakes. He is a man, but he can surely experience hurt. You can minister to your husband if he is hurt and help in ways that will bring comfort to him. More importantly, you can help him by consistently praying for him. 

Here is a prayer you can say for your husband to feel better and heal.

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are almighty. You know the hurt that my husband is feeling. Please comfort him with your love. Ease the pain he has in his heart. Enlighten and encourage him. Let him feel that you are with him at this time of hurt. I pray all these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Bible verses that can comfort my husband?

One of the best ways to comfort a hurting person is by reading Bible verses. Here are some verses that can help comfort your husband:

• [ The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV) ]

When a person is hurting, he may feel distant from others and also from God. However, his heart and soul can cry out to God. This powerful verse speaks of the nearness of God to those who are hurting. We see and feel His care as a father. When your husband realizes and embraces the closeness of God to him, it brings forth healing to him, as God is near him.

• [ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NIV) ]

Jesus knows your husband’s situation and does not want your husband to suffer for long. Jesus offers help to the weary and will do the same to your spouse. He not only loves your husband, but He is also working to give him rest, particularly from pain. He will comfort and work in your husband’s life for him to be made whole again.

• [ “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV) ]

Jesus declared the fact that there will be unrest and trouble among us. He himself experienced a lot of trouble in His life. In His mercy, Jesus not only sees your husband’s state but will help your husband get out of his situation and be well again. Jesus states that he has overcome the world, which means that your husband can and will overcome whatever he is going through.

• [ Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.  John 14:27 (NIV) ]

Peace is one of Jesus’ greatest gifts to man. He freely gives peace because he cares for people. He bestows peace because people need it. Sometimes it is hard to have peace because the evil one pushes people to have negative thoughts and feelings. The evil one uses things like vexation and overthinking to distract and trouble people. Your husband is hurting, but Jesus can provide a way out by giving your husband peace of mind and heart.

• [ Psalm 27:13-14 (NIV) ]

Whatever the hurt your husband is experiencing, it is not permanent. The hurt will pass, for it is temporary. He will not be hurt beyond what he can bear, for God is merciful. Your husband will heal, and his eyes will be opened again to God’s goodness. God will give him the endurance to survive and recover from all afflictions.

• [ Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) ]

In his hurt, your husband may have fears. God speaks of this in the book of Isaiah, telling us that we should not fear; your husband should not fear because God is with him. He is almighty and has promised to strengthen his people, including your husband. He also promised to help, and remember that when he helps, there is complete deliverance.

• [ And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (NIV) ]

The Bible teaches that God will use the hurt your husband has for the ultimate good of your husband. God will use it to make your husband grow and become mature, whether through loving and forgiving others, patience, perseverance, faith, hope, and so many others.

• [ Romans 8:37-38 (NIV) ]

The book of Romans strongly says that we are all victors through Jesus, who loves us dearly. Your husband is a victor too. Through the blood of Jesus, God did not just call him to be saved but gave him the heart of a champion. By God’s grace, your husband can arise and win over the hurt he is experiencing.

• [ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (NIV) ]

Paul encouraged the believers, and to this day, his voice reminds us that God comforts us and will comfort your husband. He will receive comfort with the beautiful purpose of being able to comfort others with the ability that God gives. As your husband receives comfort, he will, in turn, give comfort to others who are hurt.

• [ Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) ]

Solomon, the wisest man in the world, stated that there is a time for every activity on earth. God has set a time for everything. There are times to be happy, and there are times to be sorrowful, mournful, or sad. Now is the time for your husband to hurt, but he will not be hurt forever. God puts a limit on his hurt. God will end his hurt in his perfect time, and your husband will be joyful once again.

Conclusion

Your husband is hurt but not helpless. As you pray for him, together with the grace of God, your husband will be healed, become well, and feel joy once again.