How To Prioritize Your Husband

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In today’s busy world—between work, children, and other responsibilities—it’s easy for marriage to slip into the background. Yet, God designed marriage as a covenant relationship, not just a partnership of convenience. One of the greatest gifts you can give your husband is to prioritize him, making him feel loved, valued, and respected.

When you prioritize your husband, you are not only honoring him but also honoring God’s design for marriage. A husband who feels loved and valued will pour that same love back into the home, creating a godly atmosphere where both can thrive.

When a wife chooses to put her husband in his rightful place—after God and before every other human relationship—she strengthens the marriage bond, fosters peace in the home, and reflects God’s heart for unity. As Scripture says, “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). To “cleave” means to hold fast and give each other priority.

6 Practical Steps to Prioritize Your Husband

1. Put God First, Then Your Husband

When God is first in your life, you’ll naturally know how to love your husband well. After God, your husband should come before children, work, or friends.

But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man… (1 Corinthians 11:3).

2. Respect Him in Words and Actions

Respect is one of the deepest needs of a man. Speak well of him in private and public. Avoid comparing him to others, and instead, celebrate his strengths.

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband. (Ephesians 5:33).

3. Create Time for Him

Don’t let your schedule push him to the side. Intentionally carve out moments for just the two of you—whether it’s talking, praying together, or going on a walk.

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1).

4. Support His Vision and Dreams

Show interest in what matters to him—his career, ministry, goals, and even hobbies. Be his biggest encourager.

Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. (Ecclesiastes 4:9).

5. Meet His Emotional and Physical Needs

Every husband longs for companionship, affection, and intimacy. Be attentive to his needs and freely give love.

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. (1 Corinthians 7:3).

6. Pray Consistently for Him

One of the greatest priorities you can show is lifting your husband before God daily. Prayer strengthens him, blesses your marriage, and deepens your bond.