It is true — every person’s walk with Jesus is exactly that — their own walk. Only they can walk it, and ultimately, only they are responsible for it. However, it is possible for others to edify, strengthen, and encourage our walks. In fact, others can greatly aid us in our Christian walks, making them remarkably better than they would be alone!

“Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17

This is especially true in the unique relationship between husband and wife. In fact, no one benefits from someone else’s Christian walk like one spouse does when the other’s walk is strengthened. Because, operating as one flesh, literally one organism in the bond of marriage, the closer your spouse is to Christ, the better it is for both of you. This dynamic isn’t found in any other earthly relationship. It is in your best interest to encourage and bless your husband’s walk with Jesus — infinitely so!

So, are there steps you can take to strengthen your husband’s walk with Christ? If so, what are they?

5 Ways You can Bless your Husband’s Walk with Christ!

God hears our prayers. He acts powerfully in response to our prayers. And, you can be sure — He loves to answer by working amazingly in the marriages of His people. He does! So, pray for your husband. Ask God to lead him, to bless him, to grow him. Ask God to use him, to shape him, to be glorified in his life. Ask God to use you in the process. Pray for your husband. God will be honored, and your husband will be blessed!

God hears our prayers. He acts powerfully in response to our prayers. And, you can be sure — He loves to answer by working amazingly in the marriages of His people. He does! Share on X

In thirteen years of counseling couples as a pastor, I have come to the conclusion that the thing that makes the single biggest impact on a marriage is praying together. I honestly believe it’s the single greatest thing! Praying together changes the entire complexion of the relationship. You see, in prayer, it’s hard to hide false motivation, and it’s hard to keep up fronts. In consistent prayer, our strengths and weaknesses are open before each other because they are open before God. And, that is a good thing! There is a lacing together of hearts, minds, and purposes that occurs when you pray together. The process will strengthen his walk with Jesus. Pray with your husband. God will be honored, and you husband will be blessed!

Just like you are blessed by the growth of your husband’s walk, his walk profits as you draw near to Christ. In 1 Corinthians, it talks about the powerful witness of a saved wife to her lost husband. I believe that testimony may be even more profound, more meaningful to a saved husband. He is watching you, and as he does, he is answering questions — Is this worth investing in? Are we really going to do this? What is the result? So — read your Bible. Spend time in prayer. Serve in your church. Spread the Good News. Forgive others. Obey God’s commands. Be humble and kind. Talk with integrity. Be unwavering in your walk. God will be honored, and your husband will be blessed!

Here is what I’ve realized — no one can make someone else want to grow in Christ. Believe me, I’ve tried! I wish we could, but we just can’t. We can’t be nice enough. We can’t be harsh enough. We can’t preach about the blessing of it enough. We can’t even shake them (even if we want to)! We can’t make someone else want to grow in Christ.

There is only one thing that motivates it. They must long to know Jesus — plain and simple. They must be discontent with what they know of Jesus and want more. So, what do you do with that? Here is what you do: you become radically committed to showing him (and anyone else for that matter) our Savior Jesus! You shine a light on Jesus!

Talk about Jesus. Talk about His grace. Talk about His love. Go on and on about HIs salvation. Talk about Jesus as the Promise, as the Word, and as the Shepherd. Talk about Jesus as the Lord and the King. Explain that He is the last High Priest and the final Passover Lamb. Tell of your hope in Jesus. And, when you’ve done that, sing praises to Jesus. You exist to point to Jesus. And, in that light, perhaps he will start to burn to know Him the same. Shine a light on Jesus. God will be honored, and your husband will be blessed!

Truth — walking with Christ is hard. It just is. It’s hard to be consistent. It’s hard not to get distracted or discouraged. It’s hard to fight against the world and even our old ridiculous nature. Walking with Christ is hard. And 100% of us do better with encouragement.

Tell your husband God loves him. Tell him you do as well. Tell him he’s doing a good job and you are proud of him on the great days. Tell him of God’s grace and mercies on the not-so-great ones. Remind him the victory is at hand. And, most of all, tell him Jesus is worth deeply knowing. Tell him Jesus is worth it all. Encourage your husband. God will be honored, and your husband will be blessed!

God bless,

Toby Castleberry

P.S.
If you are a husband, and you are praying for your wife to do these 5 things, take a look at our counterpart post 5 Ways You can Bless your Wife’s Walk with Christ, and know that God sees you and loves you.