Originally published: Minneapolis, Minn.: Bethany House Publishers, c1996.

This is a book for men. Nothing causes a man to realize the great responsibilities of manhood any more than having a family of his own. Whether you are newly married, the father of rapidly growing children, or a grandfather, you carry responsibility for the well-being of your family. They look to you as a provider, protector, and guide. Even the wisest man sometimes feels out of his depth in knowing how to love and provide for his family well. Sooner or later most of us are driven to our knees in seeking God's help. That's the point at which this book begins. It's the point at which a man honestly reaches out to his Maker for wisdom, guidance, and strength.Prayer is not often easy for men, but learning to pray enables a man to have real communion with God, to learn from God, and to draw on the resources of the Almighty. In this book, you will discover simple, practical advice that will help you start--or maybe renew--your experience of prayer. It will help you to: - Begin to pray more thoughtfully for your family - Overcome the typical "start and stall" of prayer to establish life-changing habits - Experience prayer as a means of gaining strength and insight - Lean into the power of God. It is a brief book, an honest book, and a practical book that is written just for men and especially for men who want to love their families well.

This is a book for men. Nothing causes a man to realize the great responsibilities of manhood any more than having a family of his own. Whether you are newly married, the father of rapidly growing children, or a grandfather, you carry responsibility for the well-being of your family. They look to you as a provider, protector, and guide. Even the wisest man sometimes feels out of his depth in knowing how to love and provide for his family well. Sooner or later most of us are driven to our knees in seeking God's help. That's the point at which this book begins. It's the point at which a man honestly reaches out to his Maker for wisdom, guidance, and strength.Prayer is not often easy for men, but learning to pray enables a man to have real communion with God, to learn from God, and to draw on the resources of the Almighty. In this book, you will discover simple, practical advice that will help you start-or maybe renew-your experience of prayer. It will help you to: - Begin to pray more thoughtfully for your family - Overcome the typical "start and stall" of prayer to establish life-changing habits - Experience prayer as a means of gaining strength and insight - Lean into the power of God. It is a brief book, an honest book, and a practical book that is written just for men and especially for men who want to love their families well.

Powerful, effective prayer for your husband is easier than you think. “I have never seen a more practical book on how to pray for your husband.”—Gary Chapman, PhD, author of The Five Love Languages As a wife, no one is more called or qualified than you to pray for your husband. Yet sometimes, it’s hard to find the words. You wonder: What should I pray? How should I pray? What prayers does he need right now? In Praying for Your Husband from Head to Toe, Sharon Jaynes maps out sixteen areas of a man’s life to help you consistently and effectively cover your husband in prayer. From his mind and the thoughts he thinks, to his eyes and the images he sees, all the way down to his feet and the path he takes, Sharon teaches you how to pray for your husband in ways that are powerful, practical, and life-changing. You’ll learn how to: • Cover each area of your husband’s life with specific scriptural prayers, knowing that when you pray the Word of God, you pray the will of God. • Become a prayer warrior who is equipped and empowered for intercession that makes a difference in the physical and spiritual realms. • Stop your mind from wandering during prayer by following a pattern that helps you stay focused and fervent, with faith-filled expectancy. • Establish a habit of purposeful prayer in just a few dedicated minutes each day. Whether you’re newly married or you and your husband have grown gray together, you’ll use this prayer guide again and again to bless your marriage and your man.

God Can Work Powerfully Through a Praying Wife Today's challenges can make a fulfilling marriage seem like an impossible dream. Yet God delights in doing the impossible if only we would ask! Stormie Omartian shares how God can strengthen your marriage as you pray for your husband concerning key areas in his life, including... his spiritual walk his emotions his role as a leader his security in work his physical protection his faith and his future You will be encouraged by Stormie's own experiences, along with the Bible verses and sample prayers included in each chapter. Join the millions of women who have been blessed by this life-changing look at the power of a wife's prayers.

“This book walks each of us through the reality checks we need in order to have the marriage we want!” —Shaunti Feldhahn, social researcher and best-selling author of For Women Only In today’s workplace, women are often rewarded for having type A personalities: driven, demanding, ambitious, and strong. Yet when it comes to their marriages, those same traits can backfire. After all, no one goes into marriage hoping for a promotion. What is a wife to do? April Cassidy knows this struggle firsthand. She thought she was a great Christian wife and begged God to make her passive husband into a more loving, involved, godly leader. Instead, God opened her eyes to changes that she needed to make, such as laying down her desire for control and offering genuine, unconditional respect—not just love—to her husband. Cassidy’s conclusions may be as startling to readers as they were to her, but The Peaceful Wife shares how she and many others have learned to reorient their lives to biblical commands—resulting in healthier, happier marriages. In the end, you’ll find The Peaceful Wife a powerful path to God’s design for women to live in full submission to Christ as Lord.

Have you ever thought about praying for your future husband? Will it make a difference? There's only one way to find out… From when we were small girls, most of us dream of “The One,” our future husband. We think about what it would be like to be a bride. We wonder who that special guy is and when we'll find him. The great news is that what you do now can make a difference in your life and the life of your future husband! Authors and good friends Robin Jones Gunn (Christy Miller series) and Tricia Goyer (author and former teen mom) believe God answers women's prayers for husbands—even husbands they may not meet for years. They invite young women to pray boldly for their future mate … while also asking God to prepare their own hearts. In Praying for Your Future Husband, Robin and Tricia share their two vastly different experiences, including the things they did right and the mistakes they made on the path to meeting and marrying their husbands. Each chapter includes helpful Bible verses, prayers, and practical application, along with true stories of women who prayed for a husband and how God answered in remarkable ways. God has a beautiful romance prepared for you. Prayer is the key to unlocking the love story … with your future husband and with God, the lover of your soul.