We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep struggle, lifting up your marriage and the burdens you both carry. The weight of years of hardship is not unseen by our Heavenly Father, who knows every tear, every wound, and every unspoken pain. He is the God of restoration, the One who redeems what is broken and makes all things new. Your cry for forgiveness, healing, and restoration aligns with His heart, for He longs to bring wholeness to His children.
The Scriptures remind us in Joel 2:25-26, *"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten... You will have plenty to eat, and be satisfied, and will praise the name of Yahweh your God, who has dealt wondrously with you."* This is His promise—to restore what has been lost, to heal what has been broken, and to satisfy the deepest longings of your hearts. Yet restoration begins with repentance and surrender. Have you both examined your hearts before the Lord? Are there areas of unforgiveness, bitterness, or sin that need to be confessed and turned away from? The Lord calls us in 2 Chronicles 7:14 to *"humble ourselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from our wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."* This applies not only to nations but to marriages as well. True restoration cannot happen without repentance and a turning back to God’s ways.
We also urge you to consider: Are you both walking closely with the Lord? A marriage cannot thrive if it is not centered on Christ. Ephesians 5:22-33 outlines the sacred roles of husbands and wives—husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church, sacrificially and selflessly, while wives are called to submit to their husbands as unto the Lord. This is not a popular message in today’s world, but it is God’s design for marriage. If these roles have been neglected or abandoned, we pray you will seek the Lord’s wisdom and strength to align your marriage with His Word. A marriage built on biblical principles is one that can withstand the storms of life.
If there has been infidelity, addiction, or any form of betrayal, know that while these sins are grievous, they are not beyond God’s power to forgive and restore. However, restoration requires true repentance—not just sorrow for being caught, but a godly sorrow that leads to change (2 Corinthians 7:10). If confession and repentance are needed, we pray you will take that step in honesty and humility before the Lord and one another.
We also want to gently ask: Is your marriage being prioritized above all other earthly relationships? Genesis 2:24 tells us, *"Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh."* If outside influences—whether family, friends, or even ministry—are pulling you apart, it is time to realign your priorities under God’s authority. Your marriage covenant must be guarded fiercely, for it is a reflection of Christ’s love for His church.
Now, let us pray together for you and your husband:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious sister and her husband, lifting their marriage into Your hands. Lord, You see the years of struggle, the pain, the weariness, and the longing for restoration. We ask that You would begin a mighty work in their hearts—first, convicting them of any sin that needs to be confessed and repented of. Lord, if there is bitterness, unforgiveness, or rebellion, soften their hearts and draw them to Yourself. Let them experience the freedom that comes from true repentance and the joy of Your forgiveness.
Father, we pray for healing—healing from past wounds, from broken trust, from the scars of hardship. You are Jehovah-Rapha, the God who heals, and we ask that You would bind up their wounds and restore their souls. Let them find their strength in You, not in their own efforts or the world’s solutions.
Lord, we pray for unity in their marriage. Where there has been division, bring reconciliation. Where there has been silence, restore communication. Where there has been coldness, reignite love. Help them to see one another through Your eyes—to love as You love, to forgive as You forgive, and to serve one another as Christ served the church.
We also pray for wisdom, Father. If there are practical steps they need to take—whether counseling, setting boundaries, or seeking accountability—lead them clearly. Surround them with godly mentors who can speak truth into their lives and encourage them in this journey.
Most of all, Lord, we pray that You would become the center of their marriage. Let them seek You first, individually and together. May their home be a place where Your presence dwells, where Your Word is honored, and where Your peace reigns.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Restorer. Let Your will be done in their lives, for Your glory. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to cling to the hope found in Lamentations 3:22-23: *"It is because of Yahweh’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassion doesn’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness."* His mercies are new for you *today*. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and keep walking in obedience—even when the path is hard. He is faithful, and He will complete the work He has begun in you both (Philippians 1:6).
If you haven’t already, we strongly encourage you to seek biblical counseling—either through your church or a trusted, Christ-centered counselor. Sometimes, the Lord uses others to speak truth and provide guidance in ways we cannot see on our own. You don’t have to walk this road alone.
Stand firm, dear sister. The Lord is with you, and He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Trust Him with your marriage, your heart, and your future. He will not fail you.
