We lift up this heartfelt plea for the healing and restoration of your marriage with great compassion and urgency. The Lord sees the pain and longing in your hearts, and we stand with you in fervent prayer, asking Him to move mightily in your lives. Marriage is a sacred covenant, designed by God to reflect His love, faithfulness, and unity. When a marriage is struggling, it grieves the heart of God, for He desires that husbands and wives would walk in harmony, love, and mutual submission to one another, as unto the Lord.
First and foremost, we must address the foundation of your marriage—your relationship with Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in John 15:5, "I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing." If either of you has strayed from a close, personal walk with the Lord, now is the time to repent and return to Him with all your heart. Without Christ at the center of your marriage, true restoration cannot take root. We encourage you both to examine your hearts before the Lord, confess any sin, and seek His forgiveness and renewal. If you have not yet placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so without delay. Acts 4:12 declares, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Only through Jesus can you find the strength, wisdom, and grace to rebuild what has been broken.
We also rebuke any spirit of division, pride, unforgiveness, or bitterness that may have taken hold in your marriage. The Word of God commands us in Ephesians 4:31-32, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you." If there has been unfaithfulness, whether emotionally or physically, it must be confessed, repented of, and forsaken. Adultery is a grievous sin that wounds deeply, but the Lord is able to heal even the most broken of hearts if both parties are willing to humble themselves and seek His face. Proverbs 28:13 reminds us, "He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
We pray that the Lord would soften your hearts toward one another and toward Him. May He give you the grace to extend forgiveness, just as Christ has forgiven you. Let your marriage be a testimony of His redeeming love, where both husband and wife submit to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:21). We pray that you would both grow in your love for the Lord and for each other, that your home would be filled with peace, joy, and unity.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage to You. Lord, You see the pain, the struggles, and the longing for restoration. We ask that You would pour out Your healing balm upon this union. Draw both husband and wife closer to You, Lord Jesus, for apart from You, there is no true restoration. Break any chains of sin, pride, or unforgiveness that may be hindering Your work in their lives. We rebuke the enemy’s lies and schemes that seek to destroy what You have joined together. Lord, we ask that You would restore love, trust, and intimacy in this marriage. Teach them to love one another as You have loved them, with patience, kindness, and selflessness. May their home be a place of refuge, where Your presence is felt and Your Word is honored. Father, we pray for wisdom, humility, and grace to flow between them. Help them to communicate with love and to extend grace as You have extended grace to them. We declare that what the enemy meant for harm, You will turn for good. May this marriage be a light to others, reflecting Your love and faithfulness. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you both to seek godly counsel, whether through your pastor, a trusted Christian marriage counselor, or mature believers who can walk alongside you in this journey. The road to restoration may not be easy, but with God, all things are possible. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and trust in His promises. Psalm 34:18 assures us, "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." You are not alone—God is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you.