Prayers for my Husband’s Heart

Do you remember how God chose David as the next king of Israel? The Lord did not look at his physical state but at his heart (1 Sam. 16:7). As with David, the Lord looks at our hearts. There is nothing we can hide from Him. The contents of our hearts also dictate our deeds and actions. If your husband has heart issues, utter this short prayer for his healing:

Father, You can see what is in our hearts. I lift my husband to You. You are aware of the issues in his heart—its fears, callousness, and unbelief. Change his heart, Father. Turn his heart of stone into one of flesh (Ez. 36:26) so that he can receive Your everlasting love. For this, I pray, Amen.

How Do I Pray for my Husband’s Heart?

Once we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we receive a new heart (2 Cor. 5:17). If you have an unbelieving husband, you cannot expect him to have a heart like yours. However, there are also instances when a believer’s heart is filled with fear and unbelief. Whether your husband is a believer or an unbeliever, these prayers can help:

Prayer for an Unbelieving Heart

Unbelief prevents faith from working. It is also why many people are still unsaved from eternal condemnation. Faith is the total belief in the Word of God, while unbelief relies on feelings and circumstances. Utter this prayer if your husband has an unbelieving heart:

Father, I renounce the unbelief in my husband’s heart, in Jesus’ Name! Pull out the roots that prevent him from believing in You. Open the eyes of his heart so that it may see Your goodness and grace. Only through faith in Jesus Christ can he see You, Father. Although I cannot see it, I believe you are working, Lord. Amen.

Prayer for a Calloused Heart

A calloused heart prevents a person from hearing the voice of God. Those who are unsaved cannot hear God’s voice. On the other hand, believers may also have callousness in their hearts if they indulge in sin. It is a severe heart condition that only God can fix. If your husband has a heart of stone, this prayer can help him:

Dear Lord, turn my husband’s heart of stone into one of flesh. Touch his heart so that he may experience your forgiveness, love, and mercy. Without You, his life is hopeless, Lord. I break the yoke of sins in his life, in Jesus’ Name! I renounce pride, unbelief, and condemnation in his heart. Set him free, Father. Amen.

Prayer for a Fearful Heart

A heart becomes fearful when it focuses on the worries of life rather than holding on to the Word of God. Although it is unapparent, husbands can experience anxiety due to pressures in their life. If you notice your husband is experiencing fear, you can pray like this:

Heavenly Father, calm my husband’s heart, just as you have calmed the storm and the raging seas (Mark 4:35-41). Remind him of Your faithfulness and promises. Lord, strengthen his faith amid these pressures and trials. Replace the fears in his heart with confidence and courage. Thank You, Father. Amen.

Prayer for a Wicked Heart

The Lord hears the cries and mourning of His children. If you are experiencing injustices due to your husband’s wickedness, pray to God. The Lord will listen to your petitions. He will help you by changing the evil heart of your husband. Here is a prayer for you:

Oh God, You can see my family’s pain and suffering because of my husband’s wicked heart. Lord, I banish every evilness in his heart, in the Name of Jesus! I put an end to his evil thoughts and deeds. Father, change his heart. Make it pure in Your sight so that he may bring joy to You and us. Lord, I believe in You. Amen.

How Can I Influence my Husband’s Heart?

As a vessel of God, you can influence your husband to have a change of heart. By seeing Jesus Christ in your life, he will start believing in the salvation Jesus brings. Here are some of the things you can do to influence your husband’s heart:

Introduce your husband to the love of God

Sharing what Jesus did on the Cross can open your husband’s heart to the gospel of salvation. When encouraging or advising him, you can use the Bible as a reference. Praying before you share the Word can significantly impact your spouse. Although he may reject it, you have to keep speaking about God’s love. One day, you will see the Lord changing your husband’s heart.

Be a vessel of God’s love

You can share the love of God through your actions. Love and honor your husband, despite his shortcomings and failures. Forgive him just as the Lord forgives you every day. He will also experience God’s love through your life by loving him unconditionally. It is only love that can change a person’s heart.

Exercise your faith

If your family is facing huge problems, put your faith in God. Undoubtedly, your husband will wonder why you can remain so calm, despite the difficult circumstances. Let your light shine on your husband (Matt. 5:14-16). Through this, your spouse will draw closer to God.

Invite him to a local church

The church is a place where different people gather and love one another. Even those who have sins and wickedness in their heart are accepted and welcomed. If your husband has a negative perspective on Christianity, convince him to go to church and experience that community. His heart will transform when he experiences the living warmth of God’s love.

Conclusion

What is in our hearts will always reflect in our thoughts and deeds. The good news is that God can transform one’s heart, even the worst ones. Don’t lose hope if your husband has issues held in his heart. Continue to pray and intercede for him. It is only a matter of time until God gives him a new heart that loves and knows our Savior.