Chapter 20- His attitude

As much as I adore my husband, in my opinion, he does have a tendency to be a "negative Nancy". He often doesn't see what he is saying as negative, but there are definitely some glass half empty ideas in that mans head. For example, instead of rejoicing in the blessing of our home, he is often overwhelmed with all the things we have to do to the house and the yard. I really liked her prayer for this chapter and am going to use lots of it in my prayers for my husband this week.

Heavenly Father I do pray that you would fill Amos with your peace, your peace that surpasses all understanding. Give him a sense of calm and remind him that you are in control and there is no need for him to worry or stress. Help him to walk through life with a clean and perfect heart. Let him be so set apart and different that the brightness of his light shines onto all those around him. Especially help him at work to have a good attitude and a serving heart. I know it is difficult for him as a probational fire fighter, but Lord I pray that all those around him would see that he serves with a willing heart and a great attitude. Give him the strength he needs to do that. Fill him with Your love, Lord. Help him to be kind and patient. Help him to be selfless and not easily angered or provoked. Release him, daily, from any anger, anxiety, worry, selfishness, or desire to be in control. Give him a spirit of joy and help him to take captive any thoughts that are leading to bad attitudes. Help him to truly give thanks for all things in all circumstances. I pray that he would truly learn to be content in whatever state he is in. Bless him and keep him, Lord and let Your face shine upon him. Be gracious to him and give him peace. I pray that he would be anxious for nothing and that he would go to You in prayer with a thankful heart making his requests known to you. Give him a heart and spirit that are grateful and peaceful. Help him to enter into your gates with thanksgiving, and your courts with praise. Give him the desire to continually bless Your name, Jesus. amen.