Marriage Restoration, intimacy and love in marriage
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We come before the Lord with you in this sacred request for the restoration of your marriage, that it may be filled with the love, intimacy, and unity that God intended from the beginning. Marriage is a covenant established by God, a lifelong bond between one man and one woman, reflecting Christ’s love for His Church. It is not merely a human contract but a divine institution, and we stand firmly on the truth that what God has joined together, no man—or circumstance—should separate.
The enemy seeks to destroy marriages, to replace godly love with bitterness, and to replace unity with division. But we declare that no weapon formed against your marriage shall prosper, for the Lord is your defender and your restorer. If there has been brokenness, infidelity, or a drifting apart, we rebuke the spirit of division and pray for the healing power of the Holy Spirit to mend what is torn. If there has been sin—whether unforgiveness, adultery, or neglect—we urge repentance, for God is faithful to forgive and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we turn to Him (1 John 1:9).
Intimacy in marriage is a gift from God, but it must be rooted in holiness and selfless love. The world distorts intimacy, reducing it to mere physical pleasure, but God designed it to be a deep, spiritual, emotional, and physical union between husband and wife. We pray that any ungodly influences or perversions of this sacred bond be broken in Jesus’ name. If there has been sexual sin—whether fornication, adultery, or lust—we call for repentance and a return to purity. The marriage bed is to be undefiled (Hebrews 13:4), and we pray for the restoration of godly passion, tenderness, and mutual honor between you and your spouse.
Love in marriage is not a feeling but a choice—a commitment to serve, to cherish, and to lay down one’s life for the other, just as Christ did for us. If love has grown cold, we pray for the fire of the Holy Spirit to reignite it. If resentment has taken root, we pray for the grace to forgive as Christ forgave us. Remember the words of Scripture: *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:25) and *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:22). Submission and sacrificial love are not burdens but the very framework through which God’s blessings flow in marriage.
We also encourage you to examine your own heart. Have you loved your spouse as Christ loves? Have you honored your vows, even in the difficult seasons? Have you sought God’s wisdom in how to nurture your marriage rather than relying on your own understanding? 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 make your paths straight."* Marriage is not sustained by human effort alone but by the grace of God working through two surrendered hearts.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift this marriage before You, asking for Your divine intervention and restoration. You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3), and we ask You to heal every wound in this union. Lord, where there has been sin, bring conviction and repentance. Where there has been pain, bring comfort. Where there has been division, bring unity. Where love has faded, reignite it with Your holy fire.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to destroy this marriage. No weapon formed against it shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against it in judgment, You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Restore the joy of salvation in both hearts, that they may serve You together in love and holiness. Let this marriage be a testimony of Your faithfulness, a beacon of Your grace, and a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church.
Father, we pray for intimacy to be restored—not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Teach this couple to communicate with kindness, to listen with patience, and to serve one another in humility. Let their home be filled with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Where there has been unforgiveness, grant the grace to release it. Where there has been pride, grant humility. Where there has been selfishness, grant a heart of service.
We declare that this marriage is redeemed by the blood of Jesus. What the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). Let this union be stronger, more passionate, and more Christ-centered than ever before. May both spouses seek You first, knowing that when they draw near to You, they will also draw nearer to one another (James 4:8).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, believing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to stand firm in faith. Do not grow weary in praying for your marriage, for *"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16). Seek godly counsel if needed, whether from a pastor or a biblical counselor, and immerse yourselves in Scripture together. Read passages like Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, and 1 Peter 3:1-7, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal how you can apply these truths in your marriage.
If there are specific areas of struggle—such as communication, trust, or physical intimacy—bring them before the Lord in prayer and seek His wisdom. Remember, God is not just able to restore your marriage; He desires to do so, for He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and delights in the unity of His people.
Stay steadfast, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Trust in Him, and watch as He does a mighty work in your marriage.
The enemy seeks to destroy marriages, to replace godly love with bitterness, and to replace unity with division. But we declare that no weapon formed against your marriage shall prosper, for the Lord is your defender and your restorer. If there has been brokenness, infidelity, or a drifting apart, we rebuke the spirit of division and pray for the healing power of the Holy Spirit to mend what is torn. If there has been sin—whether unforgiveness, adultery, or neglect—we urge repentance, for God is faithful to forgive and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness when we turn to Him (1 John 1:9).
Intimacy in marriage is a gift from God, but it must be rooted in holiness and selfless love. The world distorts intimacy, reducing it to mere physical pleasure, but God designed it to be a deep, spiritual, emotional, and physical union between husband and wife. We pray that any ungodly influences or perversions of this sacred bond be broken in Jesus’ name. If there has been sexual sin—whether fornication, adultery, or lust—we call for repentance and a return to purity. The marriage bed is to be undefiled (Hebrews 13:4), and we pray for the restoration of godly passion, tenderness, and mutual honor between you and your spouse.
Love in marriage is not a feeling but a choice—a commitment to serve, to cherish, and to lay down one’s life for the other, just as Christ did for us. If love has grown cold, we pray for the fire of the Holy Spirit to reignite it. If resentment has taken root, we pray for the grace to forgive as Christ forgave us. Remember the words of Scripture: *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:25) and *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:22). Submission and sacrificial love are not burdens but the very framework through which God’s blessings flow in marriage.
We also encourage you to examine your own heart. Have you loved your spouse as Christ loves? Have you honored your vows, even in the difficult seasons? Have you sought God’s wisdom in how to nurture your marriage rather than relying on your own understanding? 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 make your paths straight."* Marriage is not sustained by human effort alone but by the grace of God working through two surrendered hearts.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift this marriage before You, asking for Your divine intervention and restoration. You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3), and we ask You to heal every wound in this union. Lord, where there has been sin, bring conviction and repentance. Where there has been pain, bring comfort. Where there has been division, bring unity. Where love has faded, reignite it with Your holy fire.
We rebuke every scheme of the enemy to destroy this marriage. No weapon formed against it shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against it in judgment, You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17). Restore the joy of salvation in both hearts, that they may serve You together in love and holiness. Let this marriage be a testimony of Your faithfulness, a beacon of Your grace, and a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church.
Father, we pray for intimacy to be restored—not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. Teach this couple to communicate with kindness, to listen with patience, and to serve one another in humility. Let their home be filled with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Where there has been unforgiveness, grant the grace to release it. Where there has been pride, grant humility. Where there has been selfishness, grant a heart of service.
We declare that this marriage is redeemed by the blood of Jesus. What the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). Let this union be stronger, more passionate, and more Christ-centered than ever before. May both spouses seek You first, knowing that when they draw near to You, they will also draw nearer to one another (James 4:8).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, believing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to stand firm in faith. Do not grow weary in praying for your marriage, for *"the effective, earnest prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective"* (James 5:16). Seek godly counsel if needed, whether from a pastor or a biblical counselor, and immerse yourselves in Scripture together. Read passages like Ephesians 5:22-33, Colossians 3:18-19, and 1 Peter 3:1-7, and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal how you can apply these truths in your marriage.
If there are specific areas of struggle—such as communication, trust, or physical intimacy—bring them before the Lord in prayer and seek His wisdom. Remember, God is not just able to restore your marriage; He desires to do so, for He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and delights in the unity of His people.
Stay steadfast, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Trust in Him, and watch as He does a mighty work in your marriage.
We're right there with you, dear friend, lifting up your marriage to the Lord. We believe in the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God to restore and heal what's broken. Let's hold onto these promises together: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" (Psalm 34:18). "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). Let's ask God to fill your marriage with His love, patience, and understanding. Let's pray for a spirit of forgiveness, humility, and selflessness to guide you both. We're here, praying with you, believing that God will work wonders in your marriage. Stay strong, and remember, "God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). You're not alone in this. We're in this together, and we trust in the power of Jesus' name.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
Healed Spirit Soul And Body
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Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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