Living with an alcoholic husband can be one of the hardest trials a wife may endure. The struggle often carries deep emotional wounds, moments of fear, and a longing for healing and restoration. Yet even in these difficult times, prayer provides strength, peace, and the assurance that God can transform hearts and lives.
When you lift your husband in prayer, you are not only asking God for his healing but also surrendering the situation to His perfect will. Through Scripture and prayer, you can find hope, perseverance, and the reminder that God is close to the brokenhearted and mighty to save.
23 Prayer For Alcoholic Husband
1. Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (KJV)
This verse reassures wives dealing with an alcoholic husband that God’s presence brings strength and hope. Fear and despair can take root in such situations, but God promises His help. He holds you and your husband in His righteous hand, offering the power to endure.
Lord, I place my husband and our marriage in Your hands. Give me strength to face each day with faith and uphold him with Your power so that he may turn away from addiction.
2. Psalm 34:17
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.” (ESV)
Crying out to God in prayer for your husband’s addiction is never in vain. He hears every plea and promises deliverance from troubles. Though healing may take time, God’s response is faithful and true.
Father, I cry out on behalf of my husband. Deliver him from alcohol’s grip and bring freedom into his heart and mind through Your mighty hand.
3. James 5:15
“And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up.” (ESV)
Addiction can be seen as an illness of both body and spirit. James reminds us that prayer offered in faith brings healing. God’s power raises the broken and restores life.
Lord, I pray for my husband’s healing from alcoholism. Strengthen my faith to believe in Your power to restore him completely.
4. Psalm 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (ESV)
An alcoholic husband may carry hidden pain fueling his addiction. God is the healer of wounds and the comforter of broken hearts. Prayer invites His healing touch into both your lives.
Father, heal the hidden wounds within my husband that lead him to alcohol. Bind up his brokenness and restore him with Your perfect love.
5. Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (ESV)
Dealing with alcoholism requires patience and persistent prayer. Hope in Christ keeps you steady even when progress seems slow. God honors prayers that are offered with endurance and faith.
Lord, help me remain patient as I pray for my husband’s deliverance. Keep my hope alive and remind me that You are working behind the scenes.
6. Matthew 11:28
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (KJV)
Carrying the weight of an alcoholic husband can feel unbearable. Jesus invites us to lay those burdens at His feet. He offers rest and renewal for weary hearts.
Lord Jesus, I lay the heavy burden of my husband’s addiction at Your feet. Give me rest in my spirit and renew my strength daily.
7. Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (ESV)
Anxiety often surrounds the home of an alcoholic. Yet God calls us to exchange worry for prayer. His peace then guards our hearts and minds.
Father, I choose prayer over anxiety for my husband’s struggles. Guard my heart with Your peace and assure me that You are in control.
8. Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (KJV)
Alcoholism may not make sense to those watching a loved one suffer. But God calls us to trust His wisdom, not our own. Trusting Him leads to clarity and direction.
Lord, I lean not on my own understanding but trust You to guide my husband’s steps. Direct his path toward freedom and deliverance.
9. 1 Peter 5:10
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (ESV)
Suffering caused by addiction is real but temporary. God promises restoration for those who endure. His grace will strengthen and establish you.
Father, I trust in Your promise to restore what has been broken by alcohol. Strengthen my husband and rebuild his life on Your foundation.
10. John 8:36
“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (ESV)
True freedom from addiction is found only in Christ. His power breaks chains and delivers from bondage. When Jesus sets someone free, it is complete and lasting.
Lord Jesus, I pray that You set my husband free from the bondage of alcohol. May he experience the fullness of freedom that only You provide.
11. Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” (KJV)
In the chaos that alcoholism brings, God is a steady refuge. He is present in every moment of trouble, providing strength to endure. Prayer places us under His sheltering wings.
Lord, be my refuge as I walk through this trial with my husband. Strengthen both of us with Your ever-present help.
12. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord… plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (ESV)
Addiction may make the future seem hopeless. But God’s plans are full of life and hope. He sees beyond the present pain into the restoration He intends.
Father, I trust in Your good plans for my husband. Lead him into the hopeful future You have already prepared for him.
13. Hebrews 12:11
“For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.” (ESV)
The process of overcoming addiction is painful, but discipline leads to peace. God uses trials to produce righteousness in His children. Suffering is never wasted when surrendered to Him.
Lord, give my husband the strength to endure the painful steps of recovery. May the fruit of righteousness grow in his life as he seeks You.
14. Psalm 55:22
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.” (ESV)
The burden of a husband’s alcoholism can weigh heavily. Yet God invites us to cast that burden on Him. He promises to sustain and uphold us.
Lord, I cast the heavy burden of my husband’s addiction upon You. Sustain me and keep me from being moved by despair.
15. 2 Corinthians 12:9
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (ESV)
In weakness, God’s power shines the brightest. When facing the weight of addiction, His grace becomes sufficient for every struggle. His strength works through our dependence on Him.
Father, I acknowledge my weakness as I pray for my husband. Let Your grace and power be enough to carry us through this trial.
16. Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.” (ESV)
God is the source of hope even in the darkest times. He fills His people with joy and peace through faith. Believing in His promises sustains us.
Lord, fill me with hope and peace as I trust You for my husband’s healing. Let joy return to our home through Your power.
17. Colossians 1:13-14
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.” (ESV)
Addiction is a form of darkness, but God delivers and brings people into His kingdom. Redemption and forgiveness are part of His promise. Freedom is available in Christ.
Father, deliver my husband from the darkness of alcohol. Bring him into the light of Your Son’s kingdom and redeem his life.
18. 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (ESV)
Addiction strips away self-control, but God restores it through His Spirit. Power and love replace fear when we walk in Him. Self-control becomes possible by His grace.
Lord, I pray You fill my husband with a spirit of power, love, and self-control. Remove fear and replace it with the strength of Your Spirit.
19. Psalm 9:9-10
“The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.” (ESV)
Addiction oppresses not only the one struggling but also the family. God offers Himself as a stronghold in such times. Trusting Him brings stability in chaos.
Lord, be our stronghold in this time of trouble. Protect me and my husband as we cling to You for hope.
20. Ephesians 6:10-11
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God.” (ESV)
Spiritual battles lie at the heart of addiction. God equips His people with His armor to fight. His strength makes victory possible.
Lord, clothe my husband with Your armor and make him strong in You. Let him fight against this addiction with the strength of Your might.
21. Psalm 30:5
“Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (ESV)
The sorrow of living with an alcoholic husband may seem endless. Yet God promises that joy will return. Darkness is temporary, but His light brings renewal.
Father, I cling to the promise of joy after this season of sorrow. Bring morning light to my husband’s life and to our marriage.
22. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” (ESV)
It is easy to feel weary when praying for an alcoholic husband. But God calls us to keep sowing seeds of faith and love. In His timing, the harvest will come.
Lord, help me not to grow weary in prayer and support for my husband. Strengthen me to keep believing for his deliverance.
23. Lamentations 3:22-23
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” (ESV)
Every day brings a new opportunity for change and healing. God’s love and mercy never fail, even in the face of addiction. His faithfulness renews hope daily.
Lord, I thank You for Your mercies that are new each morning. Renew my hope as I pray for my husband’s recovery.
Conclusion
Praying for an alcoholic husband is both an act of faith and an act of love. Though the struggle may feel heavy, God’s Word provides hope, healing, and the assurance that no situation is beyond His reach.
As you lift your husband in prayer, trust that God’s mercy and power can break chains of addiction. May these Scriptures and prayers encourage you to hold on to faith, knowing that the Lord is faithful to bring restoration in His perfect time.
