Scripture references to pray for a servants heart toward husband selfishness??

Likewise, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the Word, they may also be won without the Word by the conduct of the wives, having witnessed your chaste behavior in the fear of God. Of whom let not be the adorning of garments, or outward braiding of hair and wearing of gold, or of putting on clothing, but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, the meek and quiet spirit, which is of great price in the sight of God. For so once indeed the holy women hoping in God adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands; as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord; whose children you became, doing good and fearing no terror.
(1Pe 3:1-6 MKJV)

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Who can find a woman of virtue? For her value is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband trusts safely in her, so that he shall have no need of plunder.

She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeks wool and flax, and works willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants' ships; she brings her food from afar.
She also rises while it is still night, and gives food to her household, and a share to her young women.
She considers a field, and buys it; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard.
She binds her loins with strength, and makes her arms strong.
She sees that her merchandise is good; her lamp does not go out by night.

She lays her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretches out her hand to the poor; yea, she reaches forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household; for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She makes herself coverings; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land.
She makes fine linen and sells it, and delivers girdles to the merchants.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

She opens her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looks well to the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her sons rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.
Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.

Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears Jehovah, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
(Pro 31:10-31 MKJV)

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lady4theallmighty said:

HuntingMan,
God bless you my friend! I have read these scriptures before, forgot about them, and even if I did remember them I would not have known where to find them! I'm writing down the addresses in the front of my bible as well as highlight them in my bible!! Thank you for taking the time to read my thread and for you heart to share the scriptures with me.
Blessings to you!
SF

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Wives
1 In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over 2 by observing your pure and reverent lives.
3 Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes. 4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. 5 This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do.
Husbands


7 In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.
All Christians


8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.[a] Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will bless you for it. 10 For the Scriptures say,
“If you want to enjoy life
and see many happy days,
keep your tongue from speaking evil
and your lips from telling lies.
11 Turn away from evil and do good.
Search for peace, and work to maintain it.
12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,
and his ears are open to their prayers.
But the Lord turns his face
against those who do evil.”[b]
Suffering for Doing Good


13 Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it. 16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way.[c] Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 17 Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong!
18 Christ suffered[d] for our sins once for all time. He never sinned, but he died for sinners to bring you safely home to God. He suffered physical death, but he was raised to life in the Spirit.[e]
19 So he went and preached to the spirits in prison—20 those who disobeyed God long ago when God waited patiently while Noah was building his boat. Only eight people were saved from drowning in that terrible flood.[f] 21 And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from your body, but as a response to God from[g] a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
22 Now Christ has gone to heaven. He is seated in the place of honor next to God, and all the angels and authorities and powers accept his authority.

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1 [a] Do not fret because of evil men
or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither,
like green plants they will soon die away.
3 Trust in the LORD and do good;
dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.
4 Delight yourself in the LORD
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
5 Commit your way to the LORD;
trust in him and he will do this:
6 He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,
the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when men succeed in their ways,
when they carry out their wicked schemes.
8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;
do not fret—it leads only to evil.

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HuntingMan said:

I love that proverbs passage.
It really presents such a wonderful picture of what a wife and woman can be.
Her price being 'far above rubies' to me says that this sort of wife and woman is more valuable than any treasure a man can have and if HE is wise he will treasure her more than anything this earth has to offer.

It is a VERY wise man and husband who recognizes such a woman.
And an even wiser man who does what he should to make her always want to remain this way.

God bless

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LoveAlways said:

Unfortunately, I have seen enough threads where men have complained about their wives to know that it's not true. The woman is ALWAYS expected to submit more, change, and overlook her husband's flaws. The men are NEVER expected to change or do a darn thing. The entire success or failure of the marriage is put on the woman's shoulders. I have been on MM for 2 years. I know the deal.

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