Praying for my Man

I have had a hard time coming to terms with the whole thought of blogging about "my future husband". Mainly because I just didn't believe he actually existed and because I didn't believe I was worthy enough to actually blessed with the man I prayed for. As hard as I have tried in the past I can't seem to get this one right. I didn't think I deserved Gods best. The man he has created for me. I would always tell myself and still do at times that I have so much baggage and so much I need to do to get myself right before I can be "enough" for the man God has for me. I even felt guilty praying for this man....This is a big fat lie! First thing I have to say is that, I am never gonna measure up in this world. It's fallen, but I know I do measure up in Gods eyes and all that matters is that I am enough for him. I find it so freeing to know I don't have to be " enough" for anybody! (Sorry to get off topic, a bit) ....Truth is that I know the man God has for me is going to have gone through struggles, he is going to be a man that has been broken and has hit rock bottom and knows what faith and actual trust in God means. He will be simpathetic and empathetic towards me and my past because he will be Able to understand what I have been through. He will be able to catch my vision for my purpose in life because he understands me and why God has called me to do the things he's calling me to do, he will speak this out loud and proud over my life. So I decided that I wanted to start praying for the man God has for me  now because he needs prayers and is going through things just like me. God is working on his heart, just like mine. He won't be perfect, nobody is, but he will be mine. My sweet gift from God that I have boldly prayed for, cried for, and waited for......here is my prayer for  my man, my future husband. ( I am seriously giddy with joy and excitement writing this, because I know I am praying for a real person, the man I will have the privilege of loving forever and truly sharing my life with, I may already know him or I may not, but the mystery of it all is an amazing feeling, something I have not experienced before and when the time comes for us to meet, I will never appreciate anything more in my life) ............

-Lord, I lift up my future husband to You. I don't know if I have ever talked to him before, but I do know he is near. I want to pray for him according to Your Word, that:

-He would cherish me and love me, his future wife, as Christ loves the church. Not being afraid to stand up for me and protect me, Never allowing anybody no matter who they are to disrespect or talk down or degrading to me. He would love me enough to back up what he says with actions. He would be a man of integrity and never lie. He would help and encourage me to be the woman God has created me to be. He would except all of me, good and bad. He would allow God to use him to heal wounds in my heart. He would be a strong leader and be looked up to by his peers. (Ephesians 5: 25, Proverbs 3:1-4)

-He would run fast from temptation and be freed from anything that is keeping him in bondage to sin Such as: drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, money. (Romans 12:9, John 10:10, Isaiah 61:1, 1 Thes 4)

-He would focus day and night on Your Word, pray constantly and stay faithful to You to the end (Psalm 1:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Hebrews 12:1-2, Col 4:2)

-He will love You with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. I pray he desires to not want to live like the world lives because it is comfortable and because it is all he has known. That he will be strong enough to make a stand for what he believes and be and example to his mom, dad, siblings, and other family, even if it means he is standing alone. I pray he will seek you so you can renew his mind to see things of real value and worth. (Mark 12:30; 1 Samuel 16:7, Colossians 3 1-2)

-He will be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger and is patient and flexible. He will not be upset or shaken when original plans get changed or upset when he has to wait on others or he has to wait on me. He will make the most of the time he has while waiting. James 1:19)

-A motivator, man of vision, concerned about lost souls. (Romans 10:14)

-You protect him physically, mentally, and spiritually ( protect his body,mind, and soul) (Psalm 28:7-9, Psalm 41, John 17:15, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, proverbs 4:16)

-You will instruct him and teach him what direction he should go with his life, giving him the wisdom to make the best decisions for himself and his family. (Psalm 32:8, Proverbs 5-6) 

-He would develop strong relationships with other godly men. That he realizes and understands what true friendship really means. (Ephesians 4:24-25, Hebrews 10:24, Proverbs 27:17)

-He would be Kingdom minded( wanting what you would want and loving as you would love) and a ministry partner( being involved and serving with me and in support with different ministries we are feeling lead towards), having a sensitive spirit, being in tune to the needs of others.  Matthew 6: 20-21, Matthew 6:33, Colossians 3:2, 1 Thes 5:12, 1 Cor 4:12, Gal 6:2) 

-He will fear You, God, walk in wisdom and righteousness, standing up for what is right and not what is evil. Not being afraid to stand up for me (or others) and protect me, even if it is standing up to somebody he knows and is close to him. Never allowing anyone to talk down or belittle me. ( ***Fearing God here does not mean being scared, but honoring God and respecting and obeying him)   ....He would also be an advocate for all woman, knowing that they are all precious to you and are valuable, not objects to be used in any way. (1 Kings 9:4-5, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 15:33)

-He will walk in humility before You( being ok with not having it all figured out or being right all the time), not giving in to pride, and have a teachable spirit, looking forward to opportunities to grow and always be a better man and husband, and father.) Micah 6:8, 2 Timothy 3:16, Proverbs 12:1,Proverbs 16:18, Matthew 28:19-20)