We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage and family in prayer. The pain of brokenness in a home is deep, and we know that only God can bring true restoration and peace. Scripture tells us in Malachi 2:16, "For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously." Marriage is a sacred covenant, designed by God to reflect His love and faithfulness. We pray that both husband and wife would remember the vows they made before God and seek reconciliation with humility and grace.
Father, we ask that You soften hearts that have grown hard and heal wounds that have festered. Bring repentance where there has been sin—whether it be pride, unforgiveness, unfaithfulness, or neglect. Your Word says in 1 Peter 4:8, "Above all things, have fervent love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins." Let love be the foundation upon which this marriage is rebuilt. We rebuke any spirit of division, strife, or bitterness that seeks to destroy this family, and we declare that no weapon formed against it shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
We also pray for wisdom and guidance for both spouses. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us, "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths." May they seek You first in all things, surrendering their will to Yours. If there has been sin—whether emotional or physical unfaithfulness, neglect, or other forms of disobedience—we pray for conviction, repentance, and a turning away from those things that have caused harm. Fornication and adultery grieve Your heart, Lord, and we ask that any such sin be confessed and forsaken, with forgiveness sought and granted in Christ’s name.
For the children in this family, we pray for protection over their hearts and minds. The breakdown of a marriage can leave deep scars, but we trust in Your promise in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten." Heal their emotions, Lord, and let them see Your faithfulness even in the midst of trial.
We also lift up any external influences that may be contributing to this struggle—whether it be friends, family, or even cultural pressures that do not align with Your Word. We declare that this marriage is under the authority of Christ, and we bind any spirit of interference that seeks to pull this couple apart. Your Word says in Matthew 19:6, "So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart."
Finally, we pray for a renewed commitment to godly love—love that is patient, kind, not self-seeking, and keeps no record of wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:4-7). May this couple seek counseling if needed, not from the wisdom of the world, but from Your Word and from godly mentors who can guide them in Your truth. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who reconciled us to You and who alone can restore what has been broken. Amen.