Prayers for Marriage

For the two of you.

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up. Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone? If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14

Lord, I pray for my marriage. Make it strong. Teach us to listen, to forgive, and to put each other first. Where we’ve drifted, bring us back together. Let our love be patient and kind. Make our home a place that honors You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When it’s hard, and you don’t know what to do.

God, our marriage is hard, and I don’t know how to fix it. I’m tired and discouraged. Help us. Soften my heart, and soften my spouse’s. Give us the courage to talk, and the humility to listen. Show us what to do next. Don’t let us give up on each other. In Jesus’ name, amen.

For the person you chose.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Father, I pray for my spouse. Bless them, and keep them. Give them strength for their day, and peace in their heart. Show me how to love them well. Help us to be on the same side. Thank You for them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When love needs to be renewed.

Above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection. Colossians 3:14

Lord, help us love each other the way You love us: patiently, kindly, without keeping score. Renew what’s grown cold. Remind us why we chose each other. Let our love grow deeper every year. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When something has been broken.

God, our marriage has been broken, and I can’t mend it alone. You are the One who restores. Heal what hurts. Rebuild what’s been lost. Give us honesty, grace, and time. I place our marriage in Your hands. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before you see each other today.

Lord, before the day starts, bless my marriage. Help me say one kind thing today. Help me listen without defending. Thank You for the person beside me. In Jesus’ name, amen.