Week 17: His Protection

Lord,
I pray that You would protect my future husband from any accidents, diseases, dangers, or evil influences. Keep him safe and hide him from violence and the plans of evil people. Wherever he walks, secure his steps. Keep him on Your path so that his feet don't slip (Psalm 17:5). If his foot does slip. hold him up by Your mercy (Psalm 94:18). Give him the wisdom and discretion that will help him walk safely and not fall into danger (Proverbs 3:21-23). Save him from any plans of the enemy that seek to destroy his life (Psalm 103:4). Preserve his going out and his coming in from this time forth and even forevermore (Psalm 121:8).
Amen

My friend Katherine told me about a book called Praying for Your Future Husband: Preparing Your Heart for His by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer. I just finished it & one of my favorite parts of the book reminded me of my dear friend Jamie, who is getting married this week:

"When the day comes that your love story is celebrated by your closest friends and family, you'll know that every prayer was worth it. Every whispered word from a tender heart is precious to God. No request is ignored. No moment spent with your Heavenly Father is wasted.

You might even wish you had prayed more. Why? Because your prayers are the first gifts you will give to your future husband. Gifts in which heaven participates. Gifts send ahead before the two of you have even met."

Such a beautiful thought! I'm nearly in tears as I type. May that encourage you to keep praying boldly, single women, for the man God has for you.

Much love,
Jen