Reflecting on our marriage, I am convicted that I haven't always been the husband You have called me to be to my wife. I confess the times I have been disrespectful and unloving in words, attitudes, and deeds. I see them as You do: sin. Lord, remove any bitterness, selfishness, and impatience from my heart. In those places plant ready forgiveness, patience, and the willingness to bear all things (Ephesians 4:2).
Make me kind, Lord. Make me gentle. Teach me Your ways. Transform my heart into a gentle, grace-extending one. Make me faithful, not only in body, but also in the way I speak and behave toward my wife. Make me the kind of husband who will not do or say anything to degrade or devalue my wife. Renew my mind so I can judge my words and actions based on Your truth and not just by how I feel. Work in me to become the man worthy of my wife's trust. Help her know that I aim to bring her good and not evil all the days of my life (Galatians 6:10). …show more content…
Remind me of this often throughout the day. Help me seek ways to bless her with my words and actions. When words are inappropriate, guard my tongue, Lord (Psalm 141:3). Help me understand that sometimes my words are wrong no matter how right I am. Help me discern and choose when to speak and when to remain