DAY 10 THE JUST MAN - 30 DAY PRAYING FOR YOUR HUSBAND CHALLENGE

HE'S JUST TOO SECRETIVE

Tired of having to squeeze, manipulate and corner your husband to get information or admitting to something? You are probably dealing with "the secret husband" kind of guy. Everything is a big secret. His job, his income, his feelings, his friends, his thoughts, his plans, his past/future- Even his sickness is a secret. Some husbands have had pain, gone to the doctor and have had bad reports and never share them until the very end with their wives claiming they didn't want to alarm them.

Wait just a second..... what about those who- don't let you in on big decisions that affect you and the children, like they change their jobs or moving, wrote a check without consulting if there's money in the account, does not lie but gives you have truths, suspicious, says he's not a talking person when it comes to you, but can blab all day with his friends or have long conversations on the phone sometimes in a very low tone with others.

The house or the car may be getting sold and you may not know until you see the transaction being finalized, he purchases things and then let you know- calls it a surprise, but the truth of the matter is it benefits him and not you, he calls himself a private person- says, he doesn't want people in his business including you or he may have had an upbringing where daddy never told mommy anything, he wasn't raised in a two parent home or where he is downright controlling.

Are you screaming.... YES!!!!! "HE'S TOOOOOOOOOOO SECRETIVE!!!!!

You may say, Yes indeed, I am affected by some of these and then some...

He is a "yes man"- he doesn't know when to say no, he doesn't keep his word and his motives are very questionable. His business dealings may lack integrity because he compromises to gain favor. He puts you and the family at risks by his lack of insight and discipline.

Here's an area that should be of a greater concern to you...

He has become weak in his faith and has grown cold in his walk with the Lord. He has not surrendered some of his bad habits or is a habitual offender. He may have some traits and or customs from his upbringing that may indicate spiritual influences and indulgences- IT'S TIME TO PRAY TODAY'S PRAYER!

TODAY'S PRAYER - (Revive Your Heart by Nancy Leigh DeMoss)

Pray that your husband will cultivate strong integrity, and not compromise his convictions. Pray that his testimony will be genuine, that he will be honest in his business dealings, and will never do anything that he needs to hide from others. (Prov. 20:7; 1 Tim. 1:5, 3:7; Eph. 6:10-12

Pray that your husband will perform out of a heart of love and of a good conscience that his faith in God will not be affected.

1 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)

Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

TODAY'S TOPIC: TOP SECRET OF A GOOD REPORT

Your prayer for your husband will help him to have a good report for those who see him. Even as the Proverbs 31 Woman- Your husband will be known outside the home as a man of power and integrity, and when he sits with others within the church and community.

1 Timothy 3:7 (KJV)

Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

Ephesians 6:10-12 (KJV)

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places

The Top Secret is that your husband is fighting a spiritual battle. Guard your husbands from these spirits that are ready to affect not just your blessing but the blessings of your children. Dress him daily with the whole armor of God. Find scriptures relating to the areas of concern and pray them with thanksgiving lest he falls into the reproach of others and the trap set by the enemy.

ACTIVITY:

While you pray that your husband will be genuine cultivating strong integrity so that you don't have to keep any secrets from the children and the family, invite the children to pray for their dad. Gather them together using as a guide Ephesians 6: 10-12, and have them pray. If they have gone to school or you have already left for work you can choose to do it at the end of the day or perhaps call them up and do it on the phone together. If you have adult children or children who are not with you call them up and have them pray whether it's for their step dad, uncle, or another mentor just get them involved in today's prayer. Even if you are experiencing a difficult time with dad make this prayer a positive one so that their blessings are not compromised.

Release your husband from past mistakes of dishonesty and encourage him to be open with you. Be patient and seek God's wisdom in approaching him with things that he is not comfortable in talking about.

Remember, the just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. Your prayers and how you speak about him to his children can influence him positively or negatively. Understand that you are not fighting just the spirit man of your husband, but you are fighting against spiritual issues that may just have been handed down through his generation.

Sisters- Don't keep all this for yourself - Help another sister along the journey to experience the joy and bliss of a healthy and happy relationship!

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All for a better relationship and an exciting life!

God Bless You and Keep The Faith!

Virtuous Jewel