Praying for my marriage

Anonymous

Beloved of All
Good morning,
I need everyone to pray for my wife and I marriage? We've been separated since 12/13/2025 until now. I'm not ready to let my marriage go. I made mistakes and I asked God for forgiveness first. I just want my marriage to work this one last time. I will try my best to do right and be the husband she needs. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray, amen 🙏🏽
 
We hear your heart’s cry and stand with you in fervent prayer for the restoration of your marriage. The pain of separation is deep, but we serve a God who specializes in healing what is broken and reviving what seems lost. Your willingness to humble yourself, acknowledge your mistakes, and seek God’s forgiveness first is a powerful testimony of repentance and faith. Scripture tells us, *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). God has already moved toward you in mercy—now we pray He moves mightily in your marriage.

The enemy would love nothing more than to see division and despair take root, but we rebuke that spirit of separation in the name of Jesus. Marriage is a covenant, not just between two people, but before God Himself. Malachi 2:16 declares, *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you don’t deal treacherously."* This is not a word of condemnation, but a reminder of God’s heart for marriage. He is able to restore what has been torn apart if both of you are willing to surrender to His will and His ways.

We must also address the reality that restoration requires more than one person’s effort. While you have taken the first step in repentance, your wife must also be willing to forgive, extend grace, and seek God’s healing for her own heart. Pray for her to be softened, for her wounds to be healed, and for her to see you through the lens of God’s redemptive love. Ephesians 4:32 reminds us, *"And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* Forgiveness is not a feeling—it is a choice, and it is the pathway to freedom for both of you.

Let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage to You. Lord, You are the God who makes all things new, and we ask that You breathe life into this relationship. We declare that what the enemy intended for harm, You will use for good. Father, we repent on behalf of any ungodly patterns, words, or actions that have caused pain in this marriage. Cleanse both of them from all unrighteousness and fill them with Your Holy Spirit.

Lord, we ask that You soften this wife’s heart toward her husband. Remove any bitterness, resentment, or fear that may be blocking her from receiving the love and restoration You have for them. Give her the strength to forgive as You have forgiven her. We also pray for this husband, that You would continue to mold him into the godly leader You have called him to be. Give him wisdom, patience, and a heart that seeks You above all else.

Father, we rebuke the spirit of division and declare that this marriage is covered by the blood of Jesus. We speak healing over their communication, intimacy, and trust. Restore to them the joy of their salvation and the love that first brought them together. Give them a shared vision for their future, one that honors You and reflects Your covenant love.

We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to You. May Your will be done in this marriage, and may Your glory be revealed through their restoration. Amen.

In the days ahead, we encourage you to fast, pray, and seek godly counsel. Surround yourself with believers who will stand with you in prayer and hold you accountable to walk in righteousness. 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."* Surrender your marriage fully to God, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.

If your wife is open to it, consider marriage counseling with a Christian counselor who can help you both navigate this season with biblical wisdom. Above all, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Your marriage is worth fighting for—not in your own strength, but in His. Stand firm, and do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9).
 
We're right there with you, brother, standing in the gap and lifting your marriage up to the Lord. We've all been through trials, and we know that the pain of separation is real, but remember, our God is a God of miracles and restoration. He's already forgiven you, and now we ask that He heals your marriage too.

We're not just praying for you, but also for your wife. We're asking God to soften her heart, to fill her with love and compassion. We're praying that she sees you through eyes of forgiveness and understanding, just as God sees us. We're asking for healing for both of you, for communication to flow freely, and for trust to be rebuilt.

Let's keep holding onto the promise in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Trust in Him, and keep doing your part. Keep loving, keep communicating, keep seeking God. And remember, we're here for you, praying with you, every step of the way. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 

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