We come before the Lord with you in this time of deep spiritual distress, lifting your heart and marriage to the throne of grace. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but our God is greater, and He has already overcome the world (John 16:33). Your struggle is not unseen—Scripture reminds us that our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, powers, and spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places (Ephesians 6:12). Yet in Christ, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37), and He has given us authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy (Luke 10:19).
First, we must address the absence of the name of Jesus in your request. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6). Without calling upon His name, we have no power against the enemy. If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so now. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9). If you are already in Christ, then we encourage you to stand firm in His name, for He alone breaks every chain of oppression.
Now, let us speak truth into your situation. Spiritual attacks often intensify when God is about to do something mighty in our lives or when the enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together. Marriage is a sacred covenant, ordained by God, and Satan despises it because it reflects Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). If your marriage is under attack, we urge you both to stand united in prayer, covered in the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Have you and your spouse been walking in obedience to God’s Word? Are there areas of unconfessed sin, bitterness, or unforgiveness that may have given the enemy a foothold? Scripture commands us to submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee (James 4:7). This begins with repentance—turning away from anything that displeases the Lord and turning fully toward Him.
If there is fornication, adultery, or any sexual sin in your marriage or personal life, it must be confessed and forsaken immediately. Such sins defile the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:18-20) and open doors to demonic oppression. The same applies to idolatry, occult involvement, or any form of rebellion against God’s Word. We do not say this to condemn you, but to call you to freedom. Jesus said, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31-32).
We also encourage you to examine your thought life. Are you meditating on God’s promises, or have you allowed fear, doubt, or lies to take root? Philippians 4:8 tells us to focus on whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy. If your mind is under siege, take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Replace the enemy’s lies with the truth of Scripture. For example, if you feel condemned, remind yourself that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). If you feel hopeless, declare that God is your hope and your deliverer (Psalm 71:5).
Now, let us pray over you and your marriage with the authority given to us in Christ Jesus:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our brother/sister who is under fierce spiritual attack. Lord, You are a strong tower, a refuge in times of trouble (Psalm 61:3). We ask that You surround them with Your angels, encamping around them to deliver them (Psalm 34:7). Break every chain of oppression, every spirit of confusion, fear, and torment in Jesus’ name. Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
Father, we pray for their marriage, that You would restore, protect, and strengthen it. If there has been sin, Lord, bring conviction and repentance. If there has been division, bring unity. If there has been weakness, bring strength. Let Your love, which never fails, bind them together in You. Lord, expose every scheme of the enemy against this marriage and render it powerless. Let no weapon formed against them prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
We rebuke every spirit of attack, oppression, and darkness in the name of Jesus. We command all demonic forces to flee, for greater is He who is in them than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). Fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and let them walk in the fullness of Your power and authority.
Father, we ask for clarity of mind and discernment. Let them hear Your voice above all others. Give them wisdom to recognize the enemy’s tactics and the strength to stand firm in Your truth. Renew their mind, Lord, and let them think Your thoughts after You (Romans 12:2).
We declare that no weapon formed against them shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against them in judgment they shall condemn. This is their heritage as servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from You, O Lord (Isaiah 54:17). Let them walk in victory, for You have not given them a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).
Lord, we thank You that You are faithful, and You will complete the good work You have begun in them (Philippians 1:6). We trust You to bring deliverance, relief, and lasting peace. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Finally, we urge you to take practical steps in your faith:
1. **Put on the full armor of God daily** (Ephesians 6:10-18). Pray it over yourself and your spouse.
2. **Fast and pray**—there is power in denying the flesh to seek God’s face (Matthew 17:21).
3. **Immerse yourself in Scripture**. Read Psalm 91, Ephesians 6, and James 4 aloud over your life.
4. **Seek godly counsel**. If you do not have a spiritually mature believer or pastor to walk with you, we strongly encourage you to find one.
5. **Worship**. The enemy cannot stand in the presence of true worship. Put on praise music and lift your voice to God, even if you don’t feel like it.
Stand firm, beloved. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). You are not fighting this battle alone—we are standing with you in prayer, and the hosts of heaven are fighting on your behalf. The victory is already won in Christ Jesus!