Marriage

Dear Lord,

Grab our hearts and transform them! Break any holds that the enemy has including addiction, alcoholism, workaholism and negative attitudes. Lord, reconcile us to each other. Remind us of the promise we made at the altar, and the love that motivated that promise.

In Jesus’ name, AMEN!

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Dear Lord,

We lift up husbands and wives to You! There can be so much hurt and pain, and things that have happened that are unforgettable and very difficult to move past. May Your Holy Spirit redeem and transform our minds and our hearts, reconciling them to you! We pray that Your peace falls heavy and thick on marriages.

In Jesus’ Name, AMEN!

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Dear Lord,

You are so good, and your love will endure forever! Thank you for marriage! We lift up couples who are facing hardships right now, especially husbands and wives who have a spouse in prison. We may not know or understand all of their circumstances, but You do, and we ask that You intercede for them. Grace and mercy are powerful elements to a testimony and we know that You are a loving God who knows the hearts of those in prison. We pray for salvation and the truth to enlighten...​

 

Dear Lord,

We pray for families who are going through financial problems right now. Families that are in major debt, that lost jobs, who have been hit with unexpected bills. God, give these families peace. Show them how to trust You more in these times. Teach them through Your word how to be better stewards of their finances, bring to them resources and blessing to take care of their needs, and remind them that You will never leave them or forsake them. Cause them in this time to know and...

 

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Dear God,

Thank You for the mercy and grace that You constantly pour out on us! Thank You for Your patience with us. Lord, forgive us for our foolishness. Give us your wisdom and understanding. Holy Spirit, teach us how to live out the wisdom that we receive. Show us how to teach this wisdom to our children.

In Jesus’ name, amen!

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Dear Lord,

This world is constantly chipping away at our peace and joy. Our flesh is constantly craving things that don’t satisfy. Our jobs drain us. Our strength feels like it is being pulled from us. God, we need Your peace and joy to rejuvenate us. Bring life and strength back into us. Empower us to stand in faith and walk in power for our families.

In Jesus’ name, amen!

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Dear Lord,

When we read about the roles of marriage in Scripture, specifically about respect, and how that is a picture of the church’s role toward Christ, we realize that we do not always respect You well. We disrespect You when we are not patient with others. We disrespect You when we are lazy or selfish. We disrespect You every day when we don’t give You the honor and glory You deserve. LORD FORGIVE US FOR OUR DISRESPECT! Please help us to be more respectful.

In Jesus’ name, amen...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank you, for your mercies are new every morning and we know we need your mercy. Lord, take our hearts and make us safe for our children and each other. We pray that we would choose our words wisely so that we do not harm our family. We pray that we would control our anger so that we would not hurt our family. Our homes and marriages should be safe places for each other and our children. Convict our hearts if we are not cultivating this kind of safety.

In Jesus’ name, Amen...

 

Dear Lord,

Thank you for our marriage. You have used it to teach us about You. Thank you for using my spouse to show me how to be more patient, kind, gentle and loving. One thing we need help with right now is the way we speak to each other. For some reason, we can be very sarcastic and sometimes even rude. Please help us to speak kinder and softer words. Please teach us how to keep our mouths shut when our words are not uplifting. We desire to speak life into each other and not death, but...