Prayer for a New Marriage
Lord, I praise you for giving me a godly spouse and allowing us to share a lifetime together.
Marriage was your idea according to Genesis 2:24. You wanted two people to build a life as husband and wife for the sake of building your kingdom.
Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. Genesis 2:24
Whenever I look at my spouse, I can’t help but give you glory Lord.
Bless our marriage and make it prosper with each passing year. Be in our midst daily, in the good and challenging times.
May your love keep us together in a bond of unity that allows us to multiply what you have put in our hands.
Help us remain in this covenant of love just as we promised each other on our wedding day.
We will show love and kindness to each other all the days of our lives together. May it be a testimony to others who hope to tie the knot one day.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer for Marriage
Lord, I praise you for you are the author of marriage. You are the one who sustains my marriage to my spouse and I thank you for that.
Our life together is full of love, and hope and we look forward to a great future together.
Thank you for the blessings we have experienced as husband and wife in this godly marriage.
I ask that you strengthen our marriage and help us keep our commitment to being together till death do us part.
May we always remember the vows we made to each other on our wedding day.
We said them from the heart and only you can help us keep them, especially in the trying times of our marriage.
When we need the wisdom to sort out an issue, come to our rescue because you are an ever-present help in times of need.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
With you, our marriage will have joy and laughter.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Prayer for a Struggling Marriage
Lord, you have sustained our marriage for this long, and for that I give you the glory.
Thank you for the years that my spouse and I have shared. We have had many great times and we carry with us great memories which we will cherish forever.
Right now our marriage is struggling and we need your help.
Give my spouse and me a spirit of understanding and take away the spirit of strife between us.
Help us sit together and talk about the things that are not working in our marriage without fighting.
Show us the root cause of the problems we are experiencing and give us the wisdom to know how to handle them.
It is your will that we should remain married because you hate divorce.
One who hates and divorces”, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, “covers his garment with violence!” says Yahweh of Armies. “Therefore pay attention to your spirit, that you don’t be unfaithful. Malachi 2:16
You have great plans for our marriage but the enemy wants to tear it down. May your purpose for this marriage prevail.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer to Strengthen a Marriage
Lord, you are our strength and shield.
When we have weak moments, you promise to give us power and strengthen us like the eagle.
Give our marriage the strength it needs to hold together for the long term. My spouse and I will not rely on our strength but will seek yours instead. Equip my spouse and me to withstand the storms of life that threaten to shake our marriage.
Our foundation is in Jesus Christ who is the solid rock (Matthew 7:24-25).
May we never depart from this Rock so we can handle anything that comes our way.
May your Holy Spirit who dwells in us strengthen our hearts to stand even on the darkest days.
With you, we can never go wrong because you are a loving Father who cares about your children.
May this marriage bring you glory and encourage those who are experiencing struggles in theirs.
In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Short Prayer For Marriage
“The Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3
“By wisdom, a house is built, and through understanding, it is established; through knowledge, its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Proverbs 24:3-4
“May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other…” 1 Thessalonians 3:12
Father In Heaven,
We praise you for the love and faithfulness you have blessed us within our marriage. Thank you oh Lord for giving us the power to love one another with unconditional and abounding love.
Thank you for my lifelong spouse. You are our Redeemer and your plans for us as a couple and for our marriage are good.
Father, we pray that you would place your hand upon our relationship with one another and that you would allow us to love one another as you love us.
Please restore and fill our marriage with truth, respect, and cover it with your blessings.
For we pray these things in your most precious name Jesus – Amen
