Table Of ContentPraise for
Praying for Your Future Husband
“Praying for Your Future Husband shows young women how to love and serve the man
they will marry—even before meeting him! A practical and encouraging book that helps
girls invest in their future marriages right now.”
—LESLIE LUDY, best-selling author of When God Writes Your Love Story and
Authentic Beauty
“Full of wisdom, vulnerable honesty, and inspiration, Praying for your Future Husband is
a book every young Christian woman should read. In thinking about the man of their
dreams, they’ll encounter who the One and Only wants them to be first—His.”
—LISA T. BERGREN, author of Waterfall, The Busy Mom’s Devotional, and Life on
Planet Mom
“This book is a must-read for every girl who has even wondered what her future
husband will be like. Every page left me wishing I’d had this book when I was still
single—or during all the years I mentored boy-crazy teenage girls. Whether you are
looking for inspiration, encouragement, or even proof that prayer works, this book is for
you. The perfect blend of real-life stories and a how-to manual, Praying for Your Future
Husband will be an ideal companion from now until the altar.”
—SHANNON PRIMICERIO, author of The Divine Dance, God Called a Girl, and the
TrueLife Bible Studies series
“When I was twelve years old, my husband began praying for me. I did not know that,
of course, because I did not yet know him or God. But later, looking back, I saw how
those prayers had miraculously affected my life. Gunn and Goyer are practical,
vulnerable, inspirational, and encouraging. I can think of few better gifts for a young
lady to offer her future husband than the gift of her prayers, and this book shows how
to do it.”
—SANDRA BYRD, best-selling author of the London Confidential series and other
books for teens and tweens
“Praying for Your Future Husband is packed with wisdom and overflowing with practical
insight to encourage the heart of every young woman seeking God’s best. The perfect
blending of Robin’s and Tricia’s unique and personal journeys to find their mates, it is
filled with wisdom and sound advice from Scripture to spur on your prayer life as you
follow your own path. This is a must-read for every young woman who desires a road
map on the journey of discovering God’s heart!”
—PAM STENZEL, MA, author of Nobody Told Me and Sex Has a Price Tag and
director of Enlighten Communications
“Are you tired of waiting for the right man and convinced that all the good guys are
already taken? Want to find the man who will love you and cherish you, having been
prepared by the Lord himself? This book is where you begin. Robin and Tricia have
taken all the pieces of the “finding true love” puzzle and have assembled a clear picture
and a path that make sense and tell the truth about God and His plans for you. Stop
worrying, and dive right in. This book shows you each step of the way to a future that
God has planned for you and your future husband!”
—AMANDA BENNETT, author of more than ninety books
PRAYING FOR YOUR FUTURE HUSBAND
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Some anecdotes and stories have been changed to protect the identities of the persons involved.
Copyright © 2011 by Robin’s Nest Productions, Inc. and Tricia Goyer
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Gunn, Robin Jones, 1955-
Praying for your future husband : preparing your heart for his / Robin Jones Gunn, Tricia
Goyer. — 1st ed.
p. cm.
eISBN: 978-1-60142349-8
1. Teenage girls—Religious life. 2. Christian teenagers—Religious life. 3. Mate selection—
Religious aspects—Christianity. 4. Husbands—Religious life. I. Goyer, Tricia. II. Title. III. Title:
Preparing your heart for his.
BV4551.3.G86 2011
241′.6765—dc22
2011006310
v3.1
From Robin:
To my daughter, Rachel.
You prayed, you waited, you trusted, and God answered.
Oh how He answered!
Let the happily-forever-after begin!
From Tricia:
To my daughter Leslie.
Like stars in the night sky, there are millions of guys to wish on.
Praying with you to find the one who will make your dreams come true.
And may you draw closer to the Eternal One as you seek him.
GOD proves to be good to the man
who passionately waits,
to the woman who diligently seeks.
It’s a good thing to quietly hope,
quietly hope for help from GOD.
It’s a good thing when you’re young
to stick it out through the hard times.
When life is heavy and hard to take,
go off by yourself. Enter the silence.
Bow in prayer. Don’t ask questions:
Wait for hope to appear.
—LAMENTATIONS 3:25–29 (MSG)
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Epigraph
1 An Extraordinary Mystery
2 Pray for His Heart
3 Pray He Will Be a God Lover
4 Pray for Patience
5 Pray for Understanding
6 Pray for Trust
7 Pray for Loyalty and Faithfulness
8 Pray for Strength
9 Pray for Protection
10 Pray for Intimacy
11 Pray for “The List”
12 Pray for Contentment
13 Pray for Commitment
A Closing Thought from Robin and Tricia
Scriptures to Pray for Your Future Husband
Acknowledgments
