Marriage Quote by Stormie Omartian
““I Don’t Even Like Him—How Can I Pray for Him? Have you ever been so mad at your husband that the last thing you wanted to do was pray for him? So have I. It’s hard to pray for someone when you’re angry or he’s hurt you. But that’s exactly what God wants us to do. If He asks us to pray for our enemies, how much more should we be praying for the person with whom we have become one and are supposed to love? But how do we get past the unforgiveness and critical attitude? The first thing to do is be completely honest with God. In order to break down the walls in our hearts and smash the barriers that stop communication, we have to be totally up-front with the Lord about our feelings. We don’t have to “pretty it up” for Him. He already knows the truth. He just wants to see if we’re willing to admit it and confess it as disobedience to His ways. If so, He””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of a Praying Wife, Stormie Omartian, 1995
Prayer for a spouse requires honesty, humility, and surrender of anger to God, trusting His transformative power.
In simple terms: Be honest with God about anger toward a spouse.
Key Takeaway
Confess feelings, then pray for love.
Themes
marriage
forgiveness
prayer
spiritual growth
Mood
hopeful
reflective
faithful
Type
spiritual
relationship
motivational
When to use this quote
- marital conflict
- spiritual counseling
- personal reflection
- relationship repair
- faith practice
Key Concepts
humility
confession
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express your hurt to God without fear?
- What steps help you move from anger to compassion?
A Different Perspective
God may not instantly erase resentment; change takes time and mutual effort.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
