Prayer for Submission to Husband

Prayer for Submission to Husband is the title for this new article. When Christ-love is present in a marriage, submission isn’t difficult as it becomes the natural action that flows out of the wife toward her husband. Ephesians 5:22 and 25 says, “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body… Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.” Marriage is teamwork between two people. For it to work out, Christ must be the center of everything.

As you are here searching for a prayer for submission to your husband, know that you are in the right place and direction. First, here is a prayer for being a submissive wife to her husband:

Heavenly Father, I lift up to You my marriage. As You have blessed me with a precious gift, my husband, may my life also be a blessing to him. Thank You for putting in me the heart of a submissive wife, learning to trust and be humble with all my heart as I follow the lead of my man. Take away any doubts and fears within me that cause me not to submit to him as I submit unto You, for this is Your perfect will in Jesus’ name. Amen.

A wife’s submission to her husband is God’s will for every marriage. And we know that blessings and favors come along when we obey God’s Word and His will. As you are here desiring to honor your husband by submitting to him, know that God is about to do tremendous work in your marriage. Breakthrough is coming as you agree with God and His Word.

In the Bible, there were godly wives whose submission to their husbands caused great blessings within their marriage and their people. Sarah was a great example of being a submissive wife to her husband, Abraham. When Abraham left their homeland, Sarah did not hesitate to follow her man’s leading, and she trusted Abraham’s decisions. Soon, God blessed them with a child despite their old age and descendants as numerous as the stars (see Book of Genesis). Priscilla was among the married women mentioned in the New Testament who was a great blessing in the Kingdom of God, along with her husband, Aquila (see Romans 16:3 and 1 Corinthians 16:19). When wives allow their man to lead, supporting them in everything, the marriage becomes a powerhouse of God.

How do I show submission to my husband? 

Submitting to your husband is no different from submitting to the Lord. When you submit to God, you humble yourself and trust in His perfect will for your life even when you don’t understand His plans because you value and honor God. In marriage, there will be instances where, as a wife, you have to choose to submit even when you don’t feel like submitting, in the same way you trust in God even when you can’t see His plans. Always submit to your husband when he is in the right standing because such is the will of God in your marriage. There’s always protection and blessing in doing God’s will. However, if your husband is abusive or contradicts what the Bible says, it becomes a different subject, which you may want to check out in “How to Pray for an Abusive Husband.”

One of the ways to show submission to your husband is to accept his leadership and authority in your home, especially when it comes to decision-making. We know that no husband is perfect, and some of their decisions can fail, but when a wife submits and supports her husband no matter what, even the messes and failures can work together for good. God promised in Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” 

Another way to show submission to your husband is through humility. When you and your man are arguing over something, and he isn’t backing down, you may choose to be humble instead. Proverbs 15:1 says, “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” The more you argue with your man, the more it will complicate the situation. Women tend not to back down when it comes to an argument, but the way to submission is to honor your man.

Moreover, speaking positively about your husband and not criticizing him, privately or in public, reflects your submission and respect for him as a wife. It creates a healthy marriage that positively impacts your man.

Honoring our spouses is so important in marriage. It means we value them above ourselves. When your husband says something, you honor him by listening and valuing his thoughts and ideas above yours. After honor comes submission. When honor is present in marriage, submission follows.

God somehow allows the imperfections in a godly marriage as instruments toward becoming Christlike and walking in His unconditional love so that He can reveal and manifest Himself in the home in a way that is passed on to the children and the next generation. Submitting to your husband is not just about you and your husband. It’s also about your children and impacting the next generation.

What does the Bible say about a wife submitting to her husband?

As discussed earlier, submission isn’t difficult when we truly honor our spouses. It is by placing value on your husband above yourself and treating him with respect in all that he is that submission proceeds. The Bible commands every wife to submit to their husband because husbands are the head of their wives as Christ is the head of the church.

The Bible commands that a wife must honor, respect, obey, and submit to her husband whether he is a believer or non-believer. God’s perfect design and will for marriage come with blessings and breakthroughs when one obeys His will. If you have an unbeliever as a husband, here is what the Bible says about submission from 1 Peter 3:1-2:

“Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.”  

Based on this scripture, submission to your husband is a powerful act because, even if your man doesn’t believe in God, your godly living will positively impact him. Your way of life sanctifies your husband; who knows, one day he might be saved through you. (see 1 Corinthians 7:14-16).

Moreover, here are some Bible verses that may help you as a wife concerning your submission to your man:

1. Colossians 3:18

Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.

2. 1 Corinthians 11:3

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.

3. Romans 7:2

 For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.

4. Ephesians 5:21-24

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

5. Titus 3:1

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work

6. Proverbs 14:1

Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.

7. Proverbs 11:16

A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.

8. Proverbs 31:28

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

9. Proverbs 31:30

Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

May God bless your marriage, and may the Holy Spirit empower you as you choose to submit to your husband in Christ Jesus’ name. Know that your man is blessed to have a wife like you who fears the Lord.