The Bible teaches us that men are supposed to be the head of our households. They are meant to be hard workers who provide for their families. However, we live in a society that is constantly trying to redefine our households and individual family roles.
It is almost impossible for most families to live on a single-family income. In a lot of cases, the cost of childcare far exceeds the income a second person would be making. This leaves, most commonly mothers, at home depending solely on their husbands to find and secure a stable source of income.
The one thing we can do for our husbands is pray for them. Matthew 7:7 teaches us to “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” We can encourage our husbands to go after their work goals, but we also need to keep them grounded in seeking out God’s goal for them.
No matter if you’re living off of one income, or your husband just needs some encouragement, pray for him. Even though the job market isn’t always for men, he will feel the love you have for him through your words, and the love Jesus has for him in his heart. If you have any specific requests about prayers for your husband to find work leave them in the comments below.
Quick Prayer for My Husband to Find Work
Dear Father, I ask that you watch over my husband. I know you are aware that he is in search of new work, Lord. I ask that you show him the path towards the career you want for him.
Father, open a door for my husband that he may have not thought of by himself. Please give our family a direction to follow you down, Father. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Find Fulfilling Work
Father, I am concerned about my husband. I worry that he is being defeated by work that he does not see a point in doing. I know you see him do this work for us every day, Lord. I know you stand next to him as he works so that our family can be well taken care of.
Father, today I ask you to light something inside of him. Help him, Father, find the fulfilling sense of work he once had. Reintroduce the love he shared with completing a task, Lord.
Father, I ask that you present new tasks at work for my husband to do. Give him an opportunity to learn something new and to find excitement through this new work, Lord.
Lord, I ask that you open a door full of fulfilling excitement in my husband’s work life. Watch over him, Father, help him not get burnt out too quickly. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Find Work to Get Us Through Financial Trouble
Lord, our family is in a financial crisis. We are in a situation where we do not know how we are going to pay the bills that are coming. I’m on my knees today asking for you to grant my husband work, Father.
I know that we can depend on you, Lord. I know that you have opened doors for us in the past when we thought we had tried every opportunity.
Father, today I ask that you drop my husband a job. I ask that you guide him in the direction he needs to go. Even if it is not a forever job, Lord. We need you to provide us with income producing work now.
Father, I do ask that you keep us close to you. I ask that if you find my husband work, even if it is not for a greater purpose, that you keep his heart longing to look for the right one you created for him.
We want to follow your will, Father. I am turning our situation over to faith as my husband heads out in pursuit. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Find and Keep Work
Dear Lord, my husband is having such a hard time. He is finding jobs that are not the right fit for him, Father. I need you to intervene, Lord, I ask that you open his heart and his mind to whatever comes next.
Lord, I know my husband may not be the perfect fit for every job, but I also feel like we have not been walking in your direction. Help my husband find the job you created him to do. Help him keep this job, long term, Lord.
Our family is in desperate need of stability. I am begging you to provide that stability for us Father. Show my husband work that will provide him with a stable income, giving us the ability to breath.
Lord, our hearts and minds are with you. I am placing our lives in your hands and I am letting go of control. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Find Work He Can Do at Home
Lord, our family is in a bit of a tight place. My husband needs to find work, but we also need it to line up with our children and family’s schedule. Father, I ask that you show us a job that will help us bring our lives together.
Lord, I believe this job will be the answer to all of our prayers. By cutting out the commute I believe we can make our family schedule line up well enough to succeed.
I ask that you give my husband the courage to try an opportunity out of his comfort zone. I ask that you give him the confidence he needs to try out a job he may not have looked at before today.
Father, it is important to my husband to be able to provide for our family. I ask that you open his heart to work from home opportunities. I ask that you provide him with a job he cannot say no to. I pray that it is perfect for both him and our family in every way. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Find Work Outside of the Home
Father, my husband has been helping care for our family for quite some time. Our family is now ready for him to get return to the workplace. Lord, I ask that you help us with this next big transition. I know that you have put this feeling in both my husband’s heart and my own. We are fully committed to walking down whatever path you choose next for my husband.
Lord, we ask that you give those who interview my husband an understanding heart. Help them see the hard work he has been completing when taking care of our family at home. Allow the world to view his time he has committed to our family’s growth as a valuable asset to their company.
Father, I ask that you give my husband strength. I know you only have one path in mind for him, but I ask that you help him take the wrong path’s rejection with grace and ease. Help him be strong in the face of rejection, remind him it is because those places are not where you want him to be.
Lord, my husband means so much to me I ask that you fill his body with your never-ending love as we begin this next chapter. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Prayer for My Husband to Feel His Worth at Work
Father, my husband has been ending his day defeated. He comes to me looking like he has worked harder with every passing day. His job is not recognizing him in the way he needs for his hard work, Lord. I ask that you open the eyes of those around him to see all the hard work he has done.
I know there are so many people who work hard at my husband’s place of work. I know his job may not stand out as much when he is doing a great job.
Remind those around him that not seeing him every day is the goal. Help them recall him when everything goes right in the day. Allow his boss to see and recognize that everything is going right because he is being successful in his work.
Thank you for blessing us with a steady paycheck Father, we know we owe all of our success to you. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Concluding Thoughts
My children have a CD that sings bible verses and this one struck me today on my morning drive. When we are looking towards the Lord, it is important to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;” Proverbs 3:5.
If we ask our Lord for things, but then do not relinquish our control over the situation, we do not leave room for him to guide us in the right direction. Remember to let go and trust that he will provide for your family. That doesn’t mean do nothing, it just means to leave your heart open for the unthinkable.
You never know where work will be provided for your husband, even if it is not the easiest solution to the problem presented, there may be a lesson waiting there from God. All you need is one good interview- whether it’s in person or even online.
Don’t forget to leave your specific requests about prayers for your husband to find work in the comments below.
Lord, I ask that you help him find fulfilling work after our move cross country. We were disappointed by him not getting into the Union and he currently has a job he interviewed for. The manager over the department he applied for loves him but after interviewing with 8 people there has been a hold up but upper management. If this is not the job for him, please line us up with a better opportunity. If this is the right job and path for him, please put it in their hearts that he needs an income and not to delay yet another week. Thank you for providing for us and encouraging our extended family to give generously to us. Thank you for the food and shelter we have. All of the glory, honor and praise goes to you Father. Thank you that you have given me peace where there might be fear. In Jesus name, Amen.
Amen.
My husband had a unfortunate event 03/2013 which ended up a criminal Felony. He has never been in trouble the incident and never after. 5 1/2 years later we’re trying to get him a job. His name is Curtis. He finally got a job offer today but they requested a background check. We need favor. He’s not the person with a Felony conviction. He’s a husband married to 12 years. Father of 3. He loves the Lord. This is the 1st offer after tons of interviews. I pray God opens a door because we need a miracle.
Asking for God to enlarge our territory. My husband has his master degree and a master certificate in the field of his desire, kinesiology. And though he is currently employed in his field of work the pay is not livable for our growing family. I am asking God to open doors where he is compensated properly and isn’t forced to work 2 jobs to make ends meet. I am asking for favor with potential employees. I am asking God to lead and direct my husband on the path he should take as he seeks employment. And that he walks confidently into his interviews and leaves without any reservations. I pray that with his receiving a job that financially provides it will also free up his time so that he will better be able to participate in the daily life of our children. Amen.
I just happened upon this website and I am so grateful I did. I just said some of the prayers…more than once. My husband has been without a steady job for over 3 1/2 years. He has had a couple of temporary jobs, but that is about it. We struggle to make ends meet. I have a full time job, but it doesn’t pay enough to pay all of our bills. I would love prayer for my husband. Please pray that he would find favor in the eyes of the different employers who are interviewing and hiring. Thank you so much!
Praying for you and your husband. God bless.
Hi Ann,
Thank you so much for your prayers. We are still in need of prayers. I am also in need since I am feeling so discouraged. This situation has really tested my faith. I would love for prayer for both of us. Thank you so much!!! Lauren
Praying for you still. I know others are as well. God bless.
Thank you so much, Ann! What a blessing you are to my family.
I just try and google prayer for my husband for gainful employment. He has been out of job for the past 6 years. He has a temporary work seen then but that has not going anywhere. He has been applying for jobs but not been favor. A man with a Master holder We struggle to make ends meet. I have a full-time job, but it doesn’t pay enough to pay all of our bills. Please pray along with me that he will be called for an interview and find favor in the eyes of the different employers who are interviewing and hiring. Thank you so much!
Praying for you. God bless.
Praying for you! (I totally understand. We are in the same boat.)
I was looking for something to read regarding prayer and a job for my husband. I’m so thankful I came across this website. So encouraging.
Father God, I lift my husband up to you. I pray for a hedge of protection around his heart and mind father. I give our complete situation to you because only you can provide our needs and make it glorious. Father you know our need for a job and a blessing over our future, so I come to you in complete submission and ask you to provide our family with a job that can put us back on track. I feel the test of faith has been past and our hearts, minds and wills have been surrendered to you Lord. Father, please prepare the heart and mind of the employer you will bless us with, as we are ready and prepared for this next step. Father you have already promised us that your word and your love for us are as far East and to the West. It’s higher than the heavens and deeper than the oceans, what more can a Godly servant ask for? I ask for you Father to follow through and lead us where you want us to go. You’re the God of miracles, promises, and spiritual covenants, how can I not believe what you are working on will be revealed soon.
I give all to you Father. Thank you Jesus, Amen.
Father , I also lift up all the prayers above me and below me, that they too will be blessed by you. Amen
Praying for you and your husband. I know many others are too. God bless.
Asking God to bless my husband with a very good paying and stable job here in Lagos or abroad and for my business to receive the divine touch from God. Amen
Praying for you. God bless.
Help my Pray for my husband for a better job outside or inside the country .
Praying for you and your husband. God bless.
Help me pray for my husband to get a very good job that will take care of his family and the work of God.
Praying for you and your husband. God bless.
Prayer to my husband for the new job he’s applying to succeed in Jesus name amen 🙏
Praying for your husband. God bless.
Prayer for my Husband Simon for a permanent job.
Praying for you and your husband! God bless.
Please pray for my husband to find work. He has been out of work for 3 months now and I am worried about him. He needs to find a job to pay our debts so please guide him to the right company who will offer him a job. Thank you Lord God for all the wonderful thungs you have given us. In Jesus name. AMEN.
Praying for you and for your husband. God bless.
Please pray for my husband. He does not have an income. He started his own business 2 years ago. The income from it is able to sustain the business itself and not pay for any household expenses.
Please pray that he would find favor in God’s eye and his income will flourish. Thank you so much!
Praying for your husband and your entire family. God bless.
Please pray for my husband to get a great, stable paying Job as from 1m with allowances like house, car, fuel, clothe domestic staff, etc
God should help my husband pay our rent because its over due in Jesus
Praying for your husband. Others will be too. God bless.
My husband has been unemployed for almost 2 years and we have just been told to vacate our home in two weeks. It’s weighing heavily on our family and our marriage. His confidence has decreased and he seems helpless. He’s a great father and his kids are looking to him as the head of our household. Please pray for my family and that his efforts in applying for jobs is fruitful.
Praying for you. I know others will be praying for you too. God bless.
I applied for a job, for my husband. He knows, I warned him if he didn’t apply for it by a date that I would make him a resume and send it. That is what I did. If he gets this job, not only would he love it, but, I would be able to be a stay at home mom. We would be able to afford a larger house. I am also praying that we find a home we are comfortable being in the next 10 years, with an additional dwelling unit for my parents to live in half the year. This is a giant transitional part of all of our lives.
Praying for you. Sometimes people need a push and you’re doing that! I think it’s a great idea even though it’s frustrating.