We join with you in seeking the Lord for His perfect peace over your life, your home, and your marriage in Jesus' name, and we thank you for coming to Him who alone can give true and lasting peace.
The peace you are asking for is not as the world gives, but the peace that comes from Christ Himself. Jesus said, John 14:27 Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you, not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful. And we are reminded in Philippians 4:6-7 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. The prophet also declares Isaiah 26:3 You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.
We rejoice that you asked in Jesus' name, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and find this peace. We also lift up your marriage before the Lord, for we believe marriage is a holy covenant ordained by God as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. It is meant to reflect Christ's love for the Church, and God desires that it be filled with love, honor, unity and peace. We pray that your home would be built on that foundation.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before Your throne of grace in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and we lift up this dear one to You. Lord, pour out Your perfect peace upon their life, upon their home, and upon their marriage. Calm every anxious thought, quiet every storm, and let Your presence dwell richly in their household. We pray Colossians 3:15 that the peace of Christ would rule in their hearts. Teach them to cast every care upon You and to trust You with steadfast minds. For their marriage, we ask that You would be the center, that love, forgiveness, patience and kindness would abound. Help husband and wife to love and honor one another as You have commanded, Ephesians 5:33, and to bear with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, Ephesians 4:3. Heal any division, soften any hardness, and restore joy and communion where there has been strife. Let their home be a place of refuge, grace and godly love that glorifies You. We thank You that You hear us when we pray in Jesus' name, and we trust You to do above all we ask. Amen.
We encourage you to continue to seek Him daily together through prayer and the Word, to speak to one another with grace and forgiveness, and to let Christ rule in your home. As you keep your eyes on Him, He will keep you in perfect peace.