We lift this marriage before You, Lord, knowing that the struggles within it are known to You even when they are not fully shared with us. Marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ’s love for His church, and we pray for restoration, healing, and renewal in this union. Father, we ask that You would soften hearts, break down walls of pride or bitterness, and draw both husband and wife back to You and to one another.
The Bible tells us in Ephesians 5:33, *"Nevertheless each of you must also love his own wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband."* Lord, we pray that this husband would love his wife as Christ loves the church—selflessly, sacrificially, and unconditionally. May he lead with humility, wisdom, and grace. And we pray that this wife would respect her husband, submitting to his leadership as unto You, Lord, just as Scripture instructs. Where there has been disrespect, rebellion, or neglect, we ask for repentance and a fresh commitment to honor one another.
We also rebuke any spirit of division, unforgiveness, or hardness of heart that may have taken root in this marriage. Jesus said in Mark 10:9, *"What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate."* We stand against any influence—whether from the world, the enemy, or even well-meaning but misguided counsel—that would seek to tear this marriage apart. We declare that what God has joined together, no man, no circumstance, and no struggle will separate.
If there has been sin in this marriage—whether through unfaithfulness, emotional or physical neglect, or any other violation of Your design—we pray for true repentance. The Word says in 1 John 1:9, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."* Lord, we ask that You would bring any hidden sin into the light, that it may be confessed, forgiven, and washed away by the blood of Jesus. May this couple walk in the freedom and purity that comes from Your forgiveness.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, *"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."* Lord, we ask that You would guide this couple in every decision, every conversation, and every step they take toward healing. May they seek You above all else, laying their struggles at Your feet and trusting You to lead them.
Father, we know that marriage is not always easy, but it is worth fighting for. We pray that this couple would remember the vows they made before You—not just to each other, but to You. May they recommit to those vows, not out of obligation, but out of love for You and for one another. Strengthen them in their weakness, encourage them in their weariness, and remind them that with You, all things are possible.
We pray for unity in this marriage. Jesus prayed in John 17:21, *"that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me."* Lord, make this couple one in spirit, in purpose, and in love. May their marriage be a testimony to the world of Your power to restore and redeem.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would fill this home with Your peace. Philippians 4:6-7 says, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* May this couple experience Your peace that surpasses all understanding, guarding their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who makes all things new. Amen.