We hear your heart’s cry for restoration and healing in your marriage, and we stand with you in prayer, seeking God’s will and wisdom in this season. The desire to rebuild what has been broken is noble, but we must first examine whether this relationship aligns with God’s design for marriage—a covenant between one man and one woman, rooted in Christ and committed for life (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). If there has been unfaithfulness, whether emotionally or physically, we must address it with repentance and seek God’s forgiveness, for He is faithful to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Your request speaks of pain and trauma, and we acknowledge the deep wounds that may exist between you. Healing begins with humility, forgiveness, and a willingness to surrender to God’s healing touch. We rebuke the enemy’s distractions and lies that seek to divide you, for the thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy, but Christ came that you may have life abundantly (John 10:10). However, we must also rebuke any sin that has taken root in this relationship, whether it be bitterness, unforgiveness, or sexual immorality. The Bible is clear that marriage is to be held in honor, and the marriage bed kept pure (Hebrews 13:4). If there has been fornication or adultery, it must be confessed and turned away from, for God’s grace is sufficient to restore, but restoration requires repentance.
We pray that God would give you both the strength to lay down your pride and seek His face together. Let your foundation be built on Christ, for no other foundation can stand (1 Corinthians 3:11). If this marriage is to be rebuilt, it must be done on His terms, with both of you submitting to His lordship. We pray that God would reveal any areas where you have strayed from His will and give you the courage to walk in obedience. Let your love for one another be patient, kind, and selfless, as described in 1 Corinthians 13, and let it be a reflection of Christ’s love for the Church.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach Your throne of grace. We lift up this marriage to You, asking that You would heal the wounds, restore the brokenness, and bind them together in Your love. Lord, we ask that You would remove every distraction and every scheme of the enemy that seeks to divide them. Give them wisdom to discern Your will and the strength to walk in it. If there has been sin, we ask that You would bring conviction and lead them to repentance. If restoration is Your will, we pray that You would rebuild this marriage stronger than before, with Christ at the center. Help them to forgive one another as You have forgiven them, and teach them to love as You love. We declare that nothing is impossible for You, and we trust that You are working all things together for their good, as they love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). May this marriage bring glory to Your name and be a testimony of Your redeeming power. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to seek godly counsel from a pastor or Christian marriage mentor who can walk with you through this process. Surround yourselves with believers who will pray for you and hold you accountable. Remember, the fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). Put on the full armor of God, stand firm in His truth, and trust that He is fighting for you. If this marriage is to be restored, it will be by His grace and for His glory. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith (Hebrews 12:2).