What is the first thing you think about when you open your eyes in the morning? Do you say a morning prayer for your husband as soon as you wake up? I can be the first to admit that I did not always do this. But now I realize that it is one of the best ways to start my day and one of the best ways to honor and protect my marriage. Praying for your husband in the morning can take a few seconds. You can say silent prayer in your head or you can say it aloud. Saying a morning prayer for your husband can be the easiest part of your day. It can also be the most impactful.
Why It’s Important to Pray for your Husband in the Morning
Our lives are busy. We have countless things on our to-do list: taking care of our children, running our household, answering emails, checking in on aging parents, and so much more. But our husbands are lives are busy and full as well. And most often, we cannot do our husband’s work for him (nor should we try to take over).
There are so many potential issues that can take over both our and our husband’s day. With all of the stress and frustration, a morning prayer is one of the best ways that we can help our husband. A morning prayer for our husband is like drinking a tall glass of water before we get out of bed. A morning prayer for our husband can be like stretching while the sun rises. It’s a positive way to start the day, setting good intentions for our family before we do anything else. Saying a morning prayer for our husband before we do anything else shows that his well-being is a priority.
Ways to Remember
It’s easy to forget to say a morning prayer for your husband! We have a lot on our minds, even first thing in the morning! Here are a few ideas to ensure you remember:
- PHONE ALARM: Change the name of your alarm to “Pray for husband this morning.”
- STICKY NOTE ON A PICTURE OF YOUR HUSBAND ON THE NIGHTSTAND: Do you have a picture of your husband or the two of you on your nightstand? I have heard that it is a good idea to have loving pictures of you and your husband in the bedroom because it signifies the sanctity of matrimony. It reminds you two that it is your sacred, intimate space. If you don’t have a photo of the two of you in your bedroom, make it a priority to purchase a cheap frame at the dollar store or thrift store. Print out a fifteen-cent photo from the Walgreens, CVS, or another local photo print shop. Put the photo on your nightstand. Then stick a post-it note or other sticky note onto the frame, which says something like “Pray for my husband every morning!” Some people prefer paper over digital and this is a great method.
- A NOTE ON YOUR COFFEE MUG: Perhaps you can write another sticky note on your coffee mug. Y0u can purchase a customized drink cozy that says “Pray for your husband.” Or you can purchase a customized mug that says “Drinks lots of coffee and prays for husband.” Think about your routines. As silly as it might sound, maybe you can get a customized toothbrush with “Pray for my husband” on it. Write it in lipstick on your bathroom mirror. Think about all of the places you go in the morning that would force you to pause and pray for your husband.
What if I still forget to pray for my husband in the morning?
There can be a simple solution. ASK YOUR HUSBAND TO REMIND YOU TO PRAY FOR HIM IN THE MORNING! Maybe it’s as simple as asking him to remind you every morning: “Can you pray for me today?” You two can stop and pray for each other, which feels even more powerful, special, and intimate.
If your husband doesn’t pray for you in the morning…
It may feel one-sided, but you are both reaping the benefits of morning prayer. You are experiencing oxytocin by praying for someone you love. You are already starting the day by being selfless. You are already serving your family in a special way. When you pray for your husband first thing in the morning, you are growing in humility. You are developing the habit to put God and your marriage above anything else.
What if I don’t have time to pray in the morning?
Don’t worry, this prayer is a short one. I took grogginess and grumpiness into consideration. It’s short. It’s sweet. It’s to-the-point. It’s a prayer you can easily memorize. God knows the inner workings of your heart. He knows that your effort is there.
A Morning Prayer for My Husband
Lord,
Thank you for another beautiful day and for the gift of my husband. I ask that You not only bless his morning, but that you bless his entire day. Keep him safe throughout the day. Help us both to do Your will. Amen.
Download a printable PDF here: A Morning Prayer For My Husband – PRINTABLE
Some additional prayers you can pray for your husband
Here is another general prayer that you can say throughout your day: A Prayer for My Husband (Even When It Feels Hard)
The link above includes PDF downloads in multiple colors! I have even included phone wallpaper options so that you can take it with you on the go.
As a Catholic, I also like to offer an Our Father and Hail Mary for my husband. Those prayers are my go-tos for any intentions I have. I know they hold great power, especially when I don’t have the words to say what’s in my heart.
What are some other ways that you can remember to pray for your husband in the morning? Please share your ideas in the comments section below!
