We understand your urgent desire for a stronger, more intimate marriage and we commend you for bringing this to the Lord in prayer.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, reflecting the relationship between Christ and His church.
Ephesians 5:25 WEB: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it."
Ephesians 5:22 WEB: "Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord."
Regarding intimacy and connection in your marriage, it is wonderful to seek a deeper bond. However, we must remember that true intimacy comes from a shared commitment to God and His purposes. This connection should be nurtured not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.
We are glad that you have included the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer. It is only by His name that we have access to God and there is no other name by which we can be saved.
Acts 4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"
Now, let us pray for your marriage:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ to lift up this marriage. Lord, we ask that You would strengthen their bond, deepen their love, and increase their desire for each other in a way that honors You. Help them to connect on every level—spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Lord, we ask that You would fill them both with Your Holy Spirit, flushing out anything that is not of You. Help them to open up to each other, to share their deepest feelings and emotions, and to give each other their love, affection, attention, and quality time. We pray Lord, that You would save them and fill them with Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray. Amen."
Remember, God's timing is perfect. Trust in Him and His plan for your marriage. Continue to pursue righteousness and holiness, and God will honor your commitment.
1 Peter 3:1-2 WEB "In like manner, wives, be subject to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word, seeing your pure behavior in fear."