Husbands Need Encouragement Too!!

There has been a lot of character building within the women's community, from empowerment seminars to preparation conferences and so much more. These are all very helpful and wonderful for women who need to share their testimonies and experiences to help the next woman out regardless of her relationship status. One thing that I have noticed though is that when it comes down to men and married men, there are some of the same things going on but it's not as popular or put out there as much. Once I married my husband, I began to notice that men take on different challenges and things to deal with throughout the day. Today I will be focusing on what wives can do in order to encourage and uplift their husbands. On top of wanting to be the main provider for their families, there are a lot of married men who not only work to provide but they also have their own business ideas and visions that have been sent to them from God. Now, if you are a wife then you've probably already realized that when your husband operates in ministry, a lot of people tend to tug and pull on them for prayer or help in the ministry. So on top of being obedient to God and serving humbly, they also have personal businesses, books, ideas, and visions that they have to work on and even though people will come around to support them, you of all people need to be the number one supporter.

Speak Life Into Your Husband.

Now, as I have mentioned before, many people will come around your husband to support him, some are genuine and are doing what the Lord has lead them to do, while others have their own intentions in mind. It's up to you to cover and speak life over your husband. The wife's prayer mantle is extremely important especially depending on the calling that your husband walks in. Wives are equipped to handle, cover, and protect their marriages through God's guidance of His word. Wives are already aware that when their husbands are true men of God, the attacks try to come flying from every direction known possible which is why it is important to wait on God so to send you the right one so that you're able to handle and take on what your spouse carries. We'll save that for another time. Speaking life over and into your husband is important because people may see him and come against his dreams, visions, and ideas more than you know. When he is home or even just around you, he is very very vulnerable and instead of being each others headache (which is what the world promotes) be each others comfort and support systems. Now yes, all marriages are different and operate differently, that's why it's important to ask God on the daily basis to show/guide you on how to be a godly wife more and more everyday. When speaking life into your husband, it can be during your one on one time with God and when he is there with you. He married you for a reason and you've got to be able to pour into him when he pours into you. You get refilled by letting the Lord pouring into you both. Speaking life into your husband, whether it be behind closed doors, in a prayer, or out and about, can benefit your husband in many ways. So speak life into your husband and encourage him genuinely.

Pray Together More.

We are well aware that sometimes schedules don't line with each other all the time, whether it be work or kids or ministry hours, time tries to get away from marriages but when you are on a constant path of praying for one on one time with you husband, the Lord will see your heart behind it. Praying together can definitely shift the atmosphere within your household (not saying that the atmosphere is bad, always have to make note of that since people love imaginary ideas) Praying in the Holy Spirit with your spouse shifts the atmosphere because not only are you praying perfect things but also with your spouse, it creates so much more power within the home. Often times, you should get into the habit of letting the Holy Spirit lead you to scriptures concerning your husband and speaking them over his life. I extremely urge you to let the Holy Spirit guide you to certain scriptures because he knows what is needed at specific times. Sometimes we try to pull out certain scriptures to prove our own understanding and it always blows up in our face, trust me, I know, I used to do it a lot and seriously had things out of context. It's growth and good to admit your faults and self check yourself on the daily basis. Once the Holy Spirit guides you to certain scriptures concerning your husband, pray them over your husband. Encourage more prayer time in the spirit together if you're not already doing so. Yes, time may be all over the place but God will give you what works best for you and your husband.

Let Your Husband Know That He Is Appreciated

It can be easy to forget about how blessed you are to be married. Especially when God has ordained your marriage. God has placed the two of you together because He knew what He was doing. There are many people who would love to be in the position that you're in and just being real here, most of the time they want your actual spouse or you. Pray and cancel the assignment of the enemy because the devil HATES marriage and people become desperate when they allow loneliness to swallow them so they'll try to move in on or dream of whats off limits. The Holy Spirit reveals what needs to be revealed but it's up to you to be tapped in. Now then, husbands can do a lot just as wives but when was the last time you said you appreciated what the Lord has blessed you with? When was the last time you verbally told your husband that you appreciated him. Put it into practice even if you're having a bad day, let your words shift the atmosphere for the better. Lift up your husband. Your actions can rub off on your spouse because you are both one now. 

Go To God About It

During the rainy days and sunny days, go to God about it and also do a self check, allow the Lord to renew your mind and heart so that you can begin to operate how He wants you to within your marriage. When you encourage and cover your husband it'll go the same way for now if not already. God will guide and lead you on what to do within your marriage. Build your husband up in prayer and when you are around each other. Speak life into his dreams and visions and thank the Lord that He will stay close to your husband. Speak that your husband's vision will be fruitful and that his heart will be for the Lord, especially if he is a leader. I pray that this was encouraging and helpful.

As Always: Stay Blessed & Encouraged:)