We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up our dear brother or sister who is burdened by worry and seeking restoration in marriage. The Scriptures tell us in Philippians 4:6-7, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus." We stand on this promise, believing that God’s peace will replace the anxiety that weighs so heavily.
First, we must address the root of worry. Worry often stems from a lack of trust in God’s sovereignty and provision. Jesus Himself reminds us in Matthew 6:34, "Therefore don’t be anxious for tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day’s own evil is sufficient." When we fix our eyes on the Lord rather than our circumstances, we can walk in the confidence that He holds all things in His hands. Let us rebuke the spirit of fear and anxiety in the mighty name of Jesus, for 2 Timothy 1:7 declares, "For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control."
Now, regarding the marriage restoration, we must approach this with both hope and discernment. Marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to reflect the relationship between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If this marriage is between a man and a woman, as God’s Word defines, we pray fervently for healing, reconciliation, and renewed commitment. However, if there has been unrepentant sin—such as adultery, abandonment, or ungodly influences—we must also pray for wisdom and discernment. God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also calls us to holiness and truth. Restoration is possible only when both parties are willing to submit to God’s will, repent of sin, and seek His guidance.
If this brother or sister has not yet placed their trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we must emphasize that true peace—both in marriage and in life—begins with a personal relationship with Him. Jesus said in John 14:6, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Salvation is found in no other name, and it is only through Christ that we can experience the fullness of God’s peace and restoration. If they have not surrendered their life to Him, we urge them to do so today, confessing their sins and accepting His gift of eternal life.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of compassion for our brother or sister who is struggling with worry and seeking restoration in marriage. Lord, we ask that You would calm their anxious heart and replace their fear with Your perfect peace. Help them to cast all their cares upon You, knowing that You care for them (1 Peter 5:7). We rebuke the spirit of anxiety in the name of Jesus and declare that Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, will guard their heart and mind.
Father, we lift up this marriage to You. If it is Your will, we pray for complete restoration—healing of wounds, forgiveness of sins, and a renewed commitment to love and honor one another as You have called them to do. Give them wisdom to discern Your will and the strength to walk in obedience. If there has been sin, we pray for repentance and a turning back to You. If restoration is not Your plan, we ask for Your grace to accept Your will and to trust in Your goodness.
Lord, if this dear one does not yet know You as Savior, we pray that they would come to recognize their need for Jesus. Open their eyes to the truth of Your Word and draw them into a saving relationship with You. May they experience the peace that comes only from knowing Christ as Lord.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, who alone is our hope, our peace, and our redeemer. Amen.