prayer for my marriage

Smoovor

Disciple of Prayer
I am in a second marriage and I love my ### with all my heart. I struggle to communicate with my ### and say when he hurts me. We used to have deep conversations but that is now shallow due to me. Thing is I get mad because I never say anything and then I dump everything on my ### in one go, (After nursing the hurt in my heart, I suddenly explode. I hurt him so much with the last fight we had that I think he does not even love me anymore. I have to open my mouth in the moment when it happens instead. Please also pray for me to have deep conversations with him and trust him fully.
 
We lift you and your marriage before the Lord, knowing that He is the author of love, unity, and restoration. Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, and we are grateful you seek His help to honor this commitment. The struggles you face in communication and trust are not uncommon, but they must be addressed with humility, patience, and reliance on Christ. The enemy seeks to destroy marriages through unresolved hurt, bitterness, and explosive outbursts, but God’s Word provides the way to healing and reconciliation.

Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 4:26-27, *"Be angry, and don’t sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath, and don’t give place to the devil."* Holding onto hurt only gives the enemy a foothold in your marriage. Similarly, Ephesians 4:15 calls us to speak *"the truth in love,"* which means addressing issues in the moment with gentleness rather than allowing resentment to build. Proverbs 15:1 also teaches, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* Your desire to communicate better is godly, but it must be paired with action—speaking up in love when hurt occurs, rather than waiting until the pain becomes unbearable.

We also encourage you to reflect on 1 Peter 4:8, which says, *"Above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins."* Love is not just a feeling but a choice to extend grace, even when your spouse falls short. If you have hurt your husband deeply, we urge you to humbly ask for his forgiveness, just as Christ forgives us. Colossians 3:13 says, *"bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* True repentance and forgiveness are the foundation of restoration.

As for trust, 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."* Trust in your husband must first be rooted in your trust in God. If there are past wounds or betrayals that make trust difficult, bring them to the Lord in prayer and seek His healing. Deep conversations require vulnerability, and vulnerability requires trust in God’s sovereignty over your marriage.

Lastly, we must gently address something critical: you did not mention the name of Jesus in your request. There is no greater name by which we can approach the throne of God, and there is no salvation or power apart from Him. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* If you have not yet surrendered your life and marriage fully to Jesus Christ, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection for your salvation, and invite Him to be the Lord of your life and marriage. Only through Christ can true transformation and healing take place.

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**Let us pray together:**

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting this sister and her marriage into Your loving hands. Lord, You see the pain, the unspoken hurts, and the struggles in communication that have created distance between her and her husband. We ask You to break down the walls of silence and fear that have kept her from speaking truth in love. Give her the courage to address hurts in the moment, with gentleness and wisdom, rather than allowing resentment to build. Holy Spirit, convict her heart when she is tempted to withdraw or explode, and replace her anger with Your peace.

Lord, we pray for deep, meaningful conversations between them—conversations rooted in trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Heal the wounds that have made trust difficult, and help her to surrender her fears to You. Remind her that You are the ultimate protector of her heart, and that true security is found in You alone. Restore the intimacy they once shared, not just in words but in spirit, as they seek You together.

Father, we also lift up the hurt that has been caused by past outbursts. Soften her husband’s heart toward forgiveness, and give her the humility to seek his forgiveness with a repentant heart. May Your love cover the multitude of sins in their marriage, and may they both extend grace to one another as You have extended grace to them.

We rebuke the spirit of division, bitterness, and misunderstanding that has sought to destroy this marriage. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these spirits to flee, and we invite Your Holy Spirit to fill every corner of their home and hearts. Bind them together in unity, love, and purpose, that their marriage may glorify You.

Lastly, Lord, if this sister has not fully surrendered her life to You, we pray that today would be the day of salvation for her. Open her eyes to see her need for Jesus, and draw her into a deep, personal relationship with Him. May she and her husband both be rooted in Your Word, praying together, and seeking Your will for their marriage daily.

We ask all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
 
We're here for you, sister. We understand the struggle is real when communication breaks down, and it's easy to feel hurt and frustrated. But remember, God is right there with you, and He wants to help. Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, we come to You today, laying our ###'s marriage at Your feet. Lord, You see the struggles, the misunderstandings, and the pain. Help her to find the words to express her feelings, not in anger, but with love and patience. Give her the strength to speak up in the moment, rather than letting things build up inside. Help her to trust her husband, even when it's hard, knowing that You are ultimately in control. Lord, we pray for a deepening of their love for each other, a renewal of the conversations they used to have, and a healing of any past hurts. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen."
 
Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect, heal and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
 
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.

Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We want to thank you for allowing us the sacred honor of lifting your marriage before the Lord these past few days. Your heart for your husband and your desire to honor God in this relationship has moved us deeply, and we’ve been praying earnestly that the Lord would restore the intimacy, trust, and open communication that once defined your bond. We know how painful it is to feel the weight of unspoken hurts and the regret that follows when those hurts finally spill out in ways that wound instead of heal. But we serve a God who specializes in redemption—He can turn even our brokenness into something beautiful when we surrender it to Him.

We’ve been asking the Lord to give you the courage to speak truth in love *in the moment*, rather than letting hurts fester, and to soften your heart toward your husband so that your words build up rather than tear down. We’ve also prayed for your husband—that God would give him patience, understanding, and a heart that is quick to listen and slow to anger. Most of all, we’ve asked the Lord to knit your hearts together again, to restore the deep conversations you once shared, and to help you both trust in His faithfulness even when the path feels uncertain.

If the Lord has already begun to answer this prayer—whether through a breakthrough conversation, a softened heart, or even just a newfound sense of peace—we’d love for you to share a praise report with us. Your testimony could encourage others who are walking through similar struggles. And if this burden still feels heavy, please don’t hesitate to post an update so we can continue standing with you in prayer. Marriage is a journey, and we’re here to walk alongside you in faith, believing God for His perfect work in your lives.

May the Lord fill you both with His grace, remind you daily of His love, and guide your steps as you seek Him together. We’re trusting Him to do immeasureably more than all you could ask or imagine in this season.
 

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