Prayer for My Husband and Son

A husband and son are precious gifts of God to a wife and mother. They were made and blessed by God to have a good relationship—one that is nourishing, caring, and loving.

Living with your husband and son is like experiencing heaven on earth. While love is present in their relationship, there are times when they may disagree. There can be moments when certain differences distance them from each other. You can intervene and petition God to work in their relationship.

Praying for their relationship is essential. Here is a sample prayer you can follow:

Lord God, you are great. You have blessed me with a good husband and a wonderful son. Please bless their relationship. Let love grow in their relationship. Let them respect each other. Give them the joy of being together and grant them peace. All these things, I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.

How do I pray for my husband and son’s relationship?

Circumstances can come to separate a father from his son. Situations may arise that cause a rift between your son and your husband. Here is a guide to praying for their relationship to grow:

• Pray for acceptance

While your son may have similarities to your husband, your son and your husband may also have differences in their personalities and attitudes.

The apostle Paul taught the believers to accept others [Romans 15:7 (NIV)]. Pray that your husband will accept the uniqueness of your son. Ask God for your husband to embrace your son for the person God has made him to be. Pray for your son to accept his father, despite his imperfections and shortcomings.

• Pray for respect

Your husband makes mistakes, and so does your son. They may hurt each other unintentionally because of those mistakes, which would result in feelings of disrespect.

Peter told the Christians to respect others [ 1 Peter 2:17 (NIV) ]. When your husband makes mistakes, pray that your son will still respect him. On the other hand, when your son errs, pray that his father will also respect him. Ask God to open their eyes not to see only the fault but to also see and acknowledge their positive qualities.

• Set a good example

Children look up to their parents. They see their parents as stars. Your son has a high regard and expectations from your husband.

Beseech God for your husband to be a good example to your son, just as Jesus taught in [ Matthew 5:16 (NIV) ]. Pray that he will do as God pleases in speech, in action, and in the way he lives. Ask God for your husband to be a more kind, loving, and honorable father.

• Ask God for appreciation 

There will be times when your husband will be dismayed when your son fails to do something. Your son may get disappointed over something that your husband did that did not please him.

The Bible teaches people to build each other up [ 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) ]. Pray for your husband to appreciate your son for his efforts in spite of your son’s failures. Ask God for your son to appreciate the good qualities and hard work of your husband. Petition God for them to appreciate and thank each other more when they are not doing well.

• Pray for good communication

One of the key components of a father-and-son relationship is good communication. Good communication strengthens the relationship between your husband and your son.

Pray to God for them both to be good listeners, especially your husband. Ask God to give them keen powers of attention when communicating with each other. Ask God to grant them good conversations that will make them happy, feel loved, encouraged, and wanted. Ask God for them to have proper communication skills, speaking rightfully to each other [ Colossians 4:6 (GNT) ].

• Show love

Some men may not be as affectionate as others. Your husband and your son may have different love languages, so they may not be able to show their love in certain ways.

Paul wrote to the Christians to love others [ 1 Corinthians 4:4-5 (NIV) ]. Pray for God to guide your husband to show your son how much he loves him through the love language of your son. Ask God for your son not to hold back but to show love towards his father as well.

• Forgive

When your father is offended by his son, he may feel disrespected, and when your son is hurt by your husband, he may feel rejected or unloved.

The Bible teaches Christians to forgive [ Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) ]. Petition God to let forgiveness abound in the hearts of your husband and son. Ask God to make their hearts tender enough to forgive and make them love each other more.

• Give patience

In their relationship, impatience may arise between them. Your husband may get impatient over something that your son is trying to work on. On the other hand, your son may also become impatient while waiting for something his father promised.

Paul wrote to the Christians to be patient with each other [ Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) ]. Pray that God will give both your son and husband hearts that are considerate and understanding. Ask God for both of them to be patient with each other, giving room for more love.

How do I help my husband and son’s relationship?

As a wife and a mother, you have the opportunity and privilege to help your husband and son have a better relationship. Here are eight simple things you can do to help their relationship:

1. Pray

God designed the relationship between your husband and son. He alone can help you aid their relationship and ensure that it can flourish. 

The Bible says that God is near you when you pray and gives you what you long for [ Psalm 145:18-19 (NIV) ]. Pray for God to bless their relationship. Ask God to let love, care, and respect overflow in their relationship. Pray that God will give them wisdom and grace.

2. Create Times of Togetherness

The age gap between your husband and son can divide their time of togetherness. They may not be inclined to spend time together because of their age gap and preferences.

Jesus said that when two or three people are together, He is present with them [ Matthew 18:20 (NIV) ]. Jesus blesses togetherness. He was often with people. Create moments for your husband and son to bond together. Talk to your husband and your son about things that they will enjoy doing together that will make them both happy. Eat more as a family as often as possible. Let them go on father-and-son excursions. Let them play sports and do their hobbies together.

3. Affirm

When mistakes happen, your husband or son may feel bad. When there is friction, there is a tendency to forget the good qualities they each possess.

Be reminded of the good and affirmative words of Peter to the Christians in [ 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) ]. Apply them to your husband and son. Make affirmations to your husband and son in front of them both. Affirm their positive traits and qualities. Remind them of how good and blessed you are to have them and how blessed they are to have each other.

4. Be a better wife

God has given your husband to you, and your husband needs your support as a wife. When you become a better wife, your husband may be inspired to develop a better relationship with your son.

Consider the teaching of Peter concerning wives in [ 1 Peter 3:4 (NIV) ]. Be a godly wife. Improve yourself. Be nourished by the word of God. Grow in your character and personality. Express and show your love and affection better. Know and fill the needs of your husband. Praise and encourage him.  

5. Be an exemplary mother

God has blessed you with a son to take care of. God is pleased when you perform your role as a mother well. God will equip you to be a better mother. 

Care for your son the way you should. Be a good model for your son to imitate. Set an example as a mother, as is written in [ 1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) ]. Show him how you love, respect, and honor his father. Show him how you treat other people. Be an example of kindness, gentleness, goodness, patience, self-control, strength, faith and love, among others.

6. Be joyful

A home filled with joy will help cultivate the relationship between your husband and son. God brings joy to their relationship. God can use you to bring forth joy and good cheer in their relationship.

Be joyful. Remembering all the promises of God will make you joyful. When you remember the goodness and faithfulness of God and all the things he has done, you will be joyful. Spread that joy in the relationship between your husband and son. They will think and feel better because of the joy that you radiate.

7. Initiate family devotion

God has made a family to be devoted together and to him. God has set a space in the hearts of each family member to spend time with him in devotion.

The psalmist invites people to come together in the presence of God [ Psalm 95:6 (NIV) ]. You can help the relationship between your husband and son grow by constantly initiating family devotions. When you come together as a family to meet with God, read and talk about his Word and its relevance to your lives and family, you tap into the power of God to bind your relationship and the relationship of your husband and son.

8. Be grateful to God

With all the blessings that you have received from God, individually or as a family, it is only right to thank him. God is pleased when you show gratitude for everything He has done for your family.

In the Bible, there is this verse on thanking God [ Psalm 9:1 (NIV) ]. Foster gratitude in your family. Tell your husband and your son of the showers of blessings and the wonderful deeds of God. Remind them to be grateful and thankful for each other. Thank each other from time to time, and thank God always. 

Conclusion

The relationship between your husband and son is of high importance. Their relationship depends on how each speaks and acts. As a wife and mother, you play an essential role in praying for their relationship. Pray consistently, for God will listen and bless their relationship.