We come before the Lord with a heavy yet hopeful heart, lifting up this marriage and the struggles within it. Father, we thank You for the honesty in this prayer—honesty about anger, about pain, and about the deep desire to change. We recognize that the conflict in this home is not just about words or hurt feelings, but about hearts that have grown hardened toward one another. Scripture tells us in Ephesians 4:29-32, *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear. Don’t grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Lord, this husband is confessing his struggle with anger and unkind words, and we stand with him in repentance. The way he speaks to his wife—with retaliation, with bitterness, with name-calling—does not reflect the love of Christ. This is sin, and it grieves Your Spirit. We rebuke the spirit of strife and contention in this marriage in the mighty name of Jesus. We declare that no weapon formed against this union shall prosper, and every tongue that rises in judgment will be condemned (Isaiah 54:17).
We also lift up the wife, for marriage is a covenant between two people, and both are called to honor it. Proverbs 15:1 says, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* If she is speaking down to him, she too must examine her heart and seek repentance. But this husband cannot control her—only his own response. We pray that You would break the cycle of retaliation in this home. When one speaks harshly, let the other respond with grace. When one stumbles, let the other extend forgiveness. Lord, we ask that You would soften both of their hearts, that they would see each other through Your eyes—flaws and all—and choose to love as You have loved them.
We rejoice with this family in the victories You have already given them. The son, once bound by addiction, is now working and in a relationship—praise God! We declare over him that he is a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), and we pray that his girlfriend would be a godly influence, one who encourages him in his walk with You. Lord, protect him from the lies of the enemy that would draw him back into bondage. We also lift up the daughter, who is engaged and desires children. We pray that her marriage would be built on the foundation of Christ, that she and her fiancé would seek You first in all things. May their home be a place of peace, joy, and godly legacy.
This husband is carrying a heavy burden at work, and we pray for strength and wisdom. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Lord, give him the ability to manage his workload with excellence, and let his bosses and coworkers see the light of Christ in him. We also pray for his health—both physical and spiritual. The surgeries and the cyst are a reminder of how fragile life is, and we ask for complete healing and restoration. May the Enemy not use pain or fear to distract him from Your purpose.
We must address the issue of alcohol, for it has been a stronghold in his life. We praise God that he has taken the step to quit drinking, but we know the battle is not over. 1 Peter 5:8 warns us, *"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."* We rebuke the spirit of addiction in Jesus’ name and declare that he is free from its grip. Lord, fill him with Your Spirit so that he will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh (Galatians 5:16). Surround him with godly accountability and remind him that true strength comes from You alone.
Regarding the SDI benefits, we pray that justice would be served and that what is rightfully his would be given. But we also caution against a spirit of entitlement. Romans 13:7 says, *"Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor."* While we trust that You will provide for his needs, we ask that his heart would remain humble and grateful, not demanding or resentful.
Above all, we pray for this marriage to be restored. Malachi 2:16 says, *"For I hate divorce,” says the Lord, the God of Israel."* Marriage is a sacred covenant, and we declare that this union will not be broken. Lord, help them to see that their love for each other must be rooted in their love for You. Let them serve one another in humility, as Christ served the church (Ephesians 5:25). Let them speak life, not death, over each other. Let them choose forgiveness over bitterness, patience over anger, and kindness over cruelty.
We pray this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we are saved and the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). Without Jesus, there is no access to the Father, no forgiveness of sins, and no power to change. But because of His sacrifice on the cross, this husband—and all of us—can be made new. We thank You, Lord, for the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7). We stand on the promise that if we confess our sins, You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Father, we ask that You would do a deep work in this home. Break every chain of anger, addiction, and strife. Heal every wound. Restore every broken place. Let this marriage be a testimony to Your power and grace. Let their children see Christ in them and be drawn to You. Let their home be a place of peace, where Your presence dwells. We declare that the best years of this marriage are ahead, not behind. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
Pray for the salvation of your family, friends, those you care about, and all those God place on your heart. 
