I have been blessed with a man of integrity, but not because I was looking for one.  Honestly, I didn't even know what it was or why it was important, and while Mike was a man with morals when I met him, true integrity didn't enter the picture until he gave his life to Christ... and I do mean, GAVE it.  There was just something that was different after that... a new accountability to the ONE who was always there... not that He hadn't been before but the REALIZATION for Mike changed things... he didn't do things just because it was the right thing anymore, but because he believed he was an ambassor of Christ and he wanted to live a life that was different from the way the world lived.

Living a life that's not "normal" from the world's views isn't easy.  A man with integrity is different, and others may challenge his views or actions that are different from theirs.  I agree 100% when Stormie tells us that our prayers for our husband's integrity support him as he faces opposition and helps him to stand strong through it (p.118).

For some of you women, it's the cry of your heart to have a husband with integrity, and this chapter was especially difficult.  You long to have a husband that does the right thing all the time... you may thinking "half the time would even be a great start..."  It's never "too late".  You must not give up hope, and you must not quit praying!

Integrity is so important... so, while praying for your husband, why not do a little "self-evaluation" of yourself as well?  While integrity shows when no one else is watching... our hearts are always obvious to the Lord... what does He see in you?

Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that You would make my husband a man of integrity in the truest sense.  Now a days, integrity is becoming as foreign as tape cassettes, and the world treats it as though it's expendable.  Lord, give my husband strength to always do the right thing... no matter what.  Make him strong in You, knowing that You are the only one who  matters, and not the opinions of the world.  I also ask that You would make me a woman of integrity Lord, and help me to stand strong in this marriage, doing the right thing in Your eyes always.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

It's not too late to join us for the month of June as we pray for our husbands!  You can check out more about it by clicking the following link: S.H.M.I.L.Y. for 30 days of prayer...  Please share a link to your blog post if you've made one on this chapter!