The Power of a Praying Bonus MomSample

Day 1: Praying for Your Husband

Understanding the Challenge:

Whether you’re a new bonus mom or you have been navigating through the challenging dynamics of bonus-motherhood for years, let us better understand the possible areas of prayer for your husband.

Your husband is navigating the responsibility of leading your household while also dealing with the complexities of a challenging co-parenting dynamic from a previous relationship. Your husband may be facing the challenge of balancing the complexities of 1) communication difficulties, 2) decision-making challenges, and 3) emotional strain.

Let’s unpack each of these areas:

1) Effective communication between co-parents can be hindered by past conflicts, differing parenting styles, or unresolved emotions. Your husband may struggle to communicate effectively with his ex-partner regarding important decisions about the children.

2) Co-parenting often requires making joint decisions about the children's education, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. However, conflicting viewpoints between your husband and his ex-partner may lead to disagreements and difficulties in reaching compromises.

3) Navigating a challenging co-parenting dynamic can take an emotional toll on your husband. He may experience feelings of frustration, stress, or guilt, as well as the pressure to maintain stability and unity within your household.

This is why you must respond in prayer instead of fueling the frustration.

Let’s Pray:

Dear Lord, I lift up my husband to you today, knowing the weight he carries as he leads our family while navigating the challenges of co-parenting. Grant him the wisdom, patience, and strength to overcome the challenges he faces because of the past and in his interactions with his ex-partner. Help him to remain steadfast in his commitment to love and lead our family with grace and compassion. May our marriage be a testament to your redeeming love, and may we continue to grow in understanding and supporting each other. Help us to nurture a love that withstands the trials of blended family life. May Your peace reign in his heart, and may he always seek Your guidance in every decision he makes. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Your Action Step:

Weekly Marriage Check-In: Take a moment to express appreciation for 1-3 specific ways he navigated challenges well this week. Ask if there is anything your husband needs to express to you. Discuss how can you support him better in his role as a leader in your family. By prioritizing regular check-ins and mutual support, you can strengthen your marriage and navigate the challenges of co-parenting with unity and resilience.

See you on Day Two.