A Husband's Prayer by Oscar Jones

O Lord, I lift up to you the most amazing gift given to me in this life, my precious wife.  May I always lover her, cherish her, and nourish her. 

Forgive me for those times I have neglected her and taken her for granted.

Lord fill my mouth with praise for her instead of complaints and criticisms.  Help me to talk to her when I don't feel like and share my most intimate feelings with her.  Help me to lover her like you loved the church, by dying to my own selfish needs and desires.  And remind me to always keep her in first position right behind you.

May I never abuse my authority as her head.  Teach me how to lovingly lead her back to you and never to myself.  May I always pastor her, protect her, and provide for her according to your will. 

Lord, this is my wife.  You have created her for me.  Let my love cover her sins and heal her brokenness.  May I encourage her in her own gifts and talents, and never be threatened by her abilities. 

As we are on this journey together, may I never leaver her feeling alone, but always comforted by my love.  And as we look back, may we never regret the journey, but enjoy it untile we get home.

In Jesus' name I pray.  Amen.