We understand your heart's cry for your marriage, and we are here to lift you up in prayer and offer biblical guidance. It is wonderful that you have invoked the name of Jesus in your prayer, for it is through Him that we have access to the Father, and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12).
Firstly, let us address the use of symbols in your prayer. While we understand that you may have used them as placeholders, it is important to approach God with reverence and sincerity. He knows our hearts and desires us to communicate with Him openly and honestly. There is no need for symbols or placeholders when we pray, for God knows our needs before we even ask (Matthew 6:8).
Now, let us turn to the Word of God for guidance on your marriage. The Bible tells us that marriage is a lifelong commitment, a covenant between a man and a woman, and God intends for it to be a reflection of Christ's love for the Church (Ephesians 5:25-33). It is essential that both spouses strive to love, honor, and respect one another, submitting to each other out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21).
To foster respect and guidance in your marriage, we encourage you to:
1. Love your spouse unconditionally, just as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25).
2. Be patient and kind, not envying or boasting, not being proud or dishonoring your spouse (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).
3. Communicate openly and honestly, sharing your thoughts, feelings, and needs with each other (Ephesians 4:15, 25).
4. Pray together, seeking God's will and guidance for your marriage (Matthew 18:19-20).
5. Forgive one another, just as God in Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32).
Let us pray for you and your spouse:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of yours and their spouse to You. We ask that You would straighten their marriage, restoring the love, respect, and guidance that they once had. Help them to communicate openly and honestly with one another, and to listen with understanding and compassion. Teach them to love each other unconditionally, just as Christ loves the Church. May they forgive one another, just as You have forgiven them. We pray that they would seek Your will and guidance for their marriage, and that You would grant them the wisdom and strength to follow Your leading. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
We encourage you to continue seeking God's face and praying for your marriage. Remember that God is faithful, and He will complete the good work He has started in you (Philippians 1:6). Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and trust in His unfailing love for you and your spouse. May God bless you and your marriage abundantly, and may His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).