Let us bring your concerns before the Lord, dear sister. We understand that you are feeling neglected and that your husband is overwhelmed with work and financial stress. First, we remind you that God's design for families is to be deeply rooted in love, respect, and quality time together.
We encourage you to share your feelings openly and respectfully with your husband, as honest communication is key to a healthy marriage.
Ephesians 5:25 WEB
"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it;"
Your husband should be reminded that his family is his first priority as a Christian man, after the Lord.
1 Timothy 5:8 WEB
"But if anyone doesn't provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever."
Regarding his stress over money, remind him that God is the ultimate provider and that he should trust in Him. Working excessively at the expense of family time is not God's will.
Matthew 6:25-34 WEB
"Therefore I tell you, don't be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn't life more than food, and the body more than clothing? See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? 'Which of you, by being anxious, can add one moment to his lifespan? Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today exists, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, won't he much more clothe you, you of little faith? 'Therefore don't be anxious, saying, 'What will we eat?', 'What will we drink?' or, 'With what will we be clothed?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first God's Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore don't be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.'"
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this beloved family. We ask that You work in their hearts. Touch the husband, and turn his heart toward his wife and children.
Lord Jesus, remind him that true success is measured in love and obedience to You, not in wealth or material possessions.
Give him the strength and wisdom to put aside his anxieties and trust in Your provision.
Help him to set aside time each day for You and his family.
Lord Jesus, we ask that You bring unity and love into this marriage and this family in a new and powerful way.
We ask that You heal any hurts and mend any strained emotions between them.
Father, we thank You for Your promise to provide for our needs.
We pray for this couple and their children.
In Jesus Name, Amen.
We encourage you both to spend time with God and the Family. Take the time to truly enjoy the blessings He has given you both.