We come before the Lord with a heavy heart, lifting up this marriage in prayer. Father God, we know that You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16) and that marriage is a sacred covenant designed to reflect Your love for Your church (Ephesians 5:22-33). We ask that You would intervene in this situation, drawing both husband and wife back to You and to one another.
Lord, we pray for healing in this marriage. Where there has been hurt, bring Your restoration. Where there has been distance, bring Your closeness. Where there has been sin, bring repentance and forgiveness. We ask that You would soften their hearts toward one another and help them to see the value and sanctity of their marriage vows. "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
We rebuke any spirit of division, pride, or selfishness that may be at work in this situation. We declare that what God has joined together, no man should separate (Mark 10:9). We pray that both husband and wife would seek Your will above their own desires and that they would be willing to humble themselves and make the necessary changes to honor You and one another.
Father, we also pray for wisdom and discernment for this couple. May they seek godly counsel and surround themselves with believers who will encourage them in their marriage. Help them to communicate openly and honestly, with love and respect. "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others." (Philippians 2:4)
Lord, we ask that You would work a miracle in their lives, not just for their sake, but for Your glory. May their marriage be a testament to Your power and grace, drawing others to You. We pray that they would experience Your compassion and mercy, and that everything would work together for their good (Romans 8:28).
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through His precious blood that we have access to Your throne of grace, and it is by His power that marriages are restored and lives are transformed. 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. 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.
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