We come before the throne of grace with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious marriage before our Heavenly Father. Marriage is a sacred covenant, established by God Himself in the Garden of Eden when He said, "For this cause a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife; and they shall be one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). This union is meant to reflect Christ's love for His church—a love that is patient, kind, selfless, and enduring (Ephesians 5:22-33).
We rebuke the spirit of division and strife that seeks to tear apart what God has joined together. The Word of God is clear: "What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart" (Matthew 19:6). We stand against the enemy’s lies that whisper discord, bitterness, and separation into this marriage. Instead, we declare that God’s peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
We pray for the husband in this marriage, that the Lord would soften his heart and open his eyes to see his wife through the lens of love and grace. Anger and frustration can cloud judgment, but the Holy Spirit is our Counselor, guiding us into all truth (John 16:13). May he be filled with the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Father, remind him of the vows he made before You and give him the strength to honor them with humility and grace.
For the wife, we ask that You comfort her in her sadness and fill her with Your perfect peace. The psalmist writes, "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit" (Psalm 34:18). Lord, lift her burdens and replace her sorrow with hope. Help her to extend grace and forgiveness, even when it feels impossible, for Your Word tells us, "Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do" (Colossians 3:13).
Communication is the lifeblood of a healthy marriage, and we pray that You would give them the words to speak to one another in love. Let their conversations be seasoned with grace, as Your Word instructs: "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one" (Colossians 4:6). Remove any pride, defensiveness, or selfishness that hinders true understanding and replace it with a desire to listen, learn, and love as Christ loves.
We also pray for a spirit of repentance to fall upon both of them. If there has been unconfessed sin—whether it be bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, or neglect—may they come before You with humble hearts, seeking Your forgiveness and the restoration of their marriage. "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). Let them experience the freedom that comes from walking in the light of Your truth.
Father, we ask that You rebuild the trust that may have been broken. Trust is the foundation of intimacy, and without it, a marriage cannot thrive. Your Word tells us that "love covers a multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8), and we pray that their love for one another would be renewed and strengthened. May they learn to put each other’s needs above their own, just as Christ did for us (Philippians 2:3-4).
We declare that this marriage will not be another statistic of brokenness but a testimony of Your redeeming power. Let their home be a place of peace, joy, and unity, where Your presence is welcomed and honored. May they grow closer to You and to one another, reflecting Your love to the world around them.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your faithfulness to restore and heal this marriage according to Your perfect will. May Your name be glorified in their lives, and may they find their strength and hope in You alone. In the mighty and precious name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
