In my selfish excitement, I had not even taken the time to seek the Lord for what He would have me to pray.
Often times changes in life or a career path are frightening. There’s always that lingering fear, what if it doesn’t work out? Then what?
But if the Lord’s counsel has been sought, then there really is no cause for fear. Peace replaces fear when change is Christ-driven. You see?
I haven’t stopped praying for my husband, but how I pray is something I desire to keep under a close watch.
You should always stay in prayer for your spouse, but if you find that your intercession is selfishly driven by your own wants without regard for their desires or God’s will, then perhaps you need to stop.
It’s like when you get lost driving somewhere new. You have to stop, seek direction, and then turn around. You’ll never reach your destination going the wrong way. Don’t give up on the trip, but a pit-stop might be warranted.
Once you feel you have laid down what you desire, given up what you want solely, and have instead opened your ears and heart to your spouse’s hopes and dreams, you can begin to move forward. Most of the time you’ll find your desires intersect where your family is concerned anyway.
When you find yourself and your spouse on the same page, and the counsel of the Lord is supporting this vision, then by all means, pray away.
Pray selflessly for your spouse. Remember. They’re praying for you too.
