DAY 21 A MERRY HEART - 30 DAY PRAYING FOR YOUR HUSBAND CHALLENGE

A BROKEN SPIRIT

Have he lost his smile, joy, spunks and zest for life?

Is he always grumpy, sad, angry, bitter or stressed?

Did he come from a broken home or been rejected and or neglected?

It could be that he has a broken spirit.

A broken spirit can make one sick to the very bone according to  Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

But it is remedied by having a cheerful disposition.

Your husband may have an overloaded schedule, weariness from the various demand of work, church, illness or just inundated by numerous tasks. Deadlines and past due bills may keep him wired tight and frustrated. He may refrain from eating and sleeping right because he has an overloaded mind. He may even resort to abuse and other unseemly behaviors as a result. It may be time for him to experience the exquisite pleasures of the joy of the Lord- Pray...

TODAY'S PRAYER

Pray that your husband will learn how to relax in the Lord and, in his greatest times of stress, find joy and peace in his relationship with God. Pray that he will submit his schedule to the Lord. (Neh. 8:10; Prov. 17:22; Ps. 16:11)

These scriptures are a definite to mend a broken spirit. One must eat, drink, avoid being sad or sorry, but be filled of joy- For the joy of the Lord is your strength.

TODAY'S FOCUS: FULLNESS OF JOY

Fullness of joy comes from staying in the presence of the Lord. 

Psalm 16:11 (KJV)

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Encouraging your husband to spend time with the Lord will help him overcome his feelings of sadness and stress. In the quietness of His presence he can discover himself and allow God to lift his burden and his spirits.

ACTIVITY
How would you like to see him smile again? Do you miss the twinkle in his eye? This Father's Day brighten up his day/night. Remember your are the bone of his bones- Let his bone be glad again.
How about fixing him a nice hot relaxing bath
Soak his feet, clip his toenails or give a foot scrub/rub
Take him out on scenic drive and you drive
Play a game or take him to a game
Give him a nice long relaxing drink
Get your journal out, list the things you know that are weighing on his spirit, next list what you can do to help lift that burden (you may engage other people or things wherever applicable)
Ask him if there are other areas that is affecting/stressing him.

Since it's Father's Day, think of one thing you will do for the rest of the week to help him relax and or be strengthened. Perform that task as long as you need to or you can ask him what you can do to assist him in any area of stress.

Remember, a broken spirit will cause physical, emotional and spiritual damage that can even become permanent. It can affect eternal pleasures and leave you bone tired. Stay in the presence of God which will result in fullness of joy. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

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God Bless and Keep The Faith

Virtuous Jewel