Take Your Man to Jesus Day 1

I have been checking out this site. It is a resource for pastor's wives. They have these virtual conferences weekly with speakers. It's about an hour and generally three women speak on a topic. I have pros and cons about the conference. It's definitely not scripture rich. Last week two out of the three speakers did not even mention a single reference. But then Kay Warren came in and knocked it out of the park. A lot of the advice is more practical, like ways to protect your marriage from an affair or how to spend quality time with your kids. They also have virtual small groups. I haven't taken part in one of those. I'm actually not too sure about them, but am considering trying one out. Something that they have in one of the resources is the 10 Prayer Challenge. Basically it's the idea of praying intentionally for your husband. I am committing to do the 10 day plan that they have shared here. I will post the plan for each day on my blog for the next 10 days. Wives, would you commit to pray with me for your husbands? I am eager to see how this is going to change me, Spence, our relationship, and our family. I can't wait to hear stories from ya'll of your experience as well. And now,

DAY 1

Praying for his leadership
All of our men are leaders in one way or another and most of them lead in multiple areas. They are all the leaders in our relationships and homes. Many of them lead multiple people in their place of work. And whether you realize it or not, many of your husband’s friends look to your husband as a leader in their friendship. For those of you who have been in leadership roles yourselves, you know the burden and pressure that can come from such roles. Recognize that your husband is a leader to many people, even in situations that you may be unaware of. Let’s ask the Lord to bless them in this role, to teach them through leadership and to use them to influence others.

Our focus:
· Increase his wisdom in making decisions for those he leads.
· God would give him confidence as a leader.
· Call him to step out in his role and calling.
· Give him influence in the lives of others.
· That he would view his leadership as a way to lead as the Lord has lead him.
· Teach him through leading others.
· A teachable spirit.

Use the next twenty-four hours to focus on your husband’s roles in leadership. Take him before the Lord, specifically as a leader.