Prayers for Your Marriage
Every marriage has hard days. These prayers are for the good seasons and the strained ones, to pray alone or side by side.
If you are ever unsafe in your relationship, please reach out to a local support line or someone you trust. Prayer is never a reason to stay in danger.
For our marriage
Lord, thank You for the person You've given me. Protect our marriage from distraction, bitterness and pride. Help us keep choosing each other. Amen.
Father, make our home a place of kindness. Teach us to listen well, forgive quickly and laugh often. Amen.
God, we can't do this well on our own. Be the third strand that holds us together (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Amen.
After an argument
Lord, I'm still upset, and I'm bringing that to You honestly. Soften my heart before I speak again. Help me see my part. Amen.
Father, help us not let the sun go down on our anger (Ephesians 4:26). Give us the humility to repair, even if we're both tired. Amen.
God, I want to win less and understand more. Show me what my spouse was really trying to say. Amen.
When we feel distant
Lord, we've drifted, and I'm not sure how it happened. Show us small ways back to each other this week. Amen.
Father, renew the friendship in our marriage. Remind us why we chose each other. Amen.
God, give me courage to reach out first, and grace to receive it when they do. Amen.
For my husband
Lord, bless my husband today. Give him wisdom at work, strength for what he's carrying and peace in his mind. Help me be his safe place. Amen.
Father, protect my husband's heart and integrity. Surround him with good friends and draw him closer to You. Amen.
For my wife
Lord, bless my wife today. Give her rest where she's tired and joy where she's discouraged. Help me notice what she needs. Amen.
Father, help me love my wife the way You love: patiently, sacrificially and without keeping score. Amen.
Short prayers to pray together
Lord, thank You for today and for each other. Amen.
Father, forgive us where we've hurt each other, and help us start fresh. Amen.
God, be at the centre of our home. Amen.
Jesus, give us patience with each other this week. Amen.
Lord, help us be a team. Amen.
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Questions
How do you pray for a struggling marriage?
Pray honestly about what's hard, ask God to change your own heart first, and pray for your spouse's good. Short, regular prayers often help more than one long one.
Should couples pray together?
Many couples find even a one-line prayer together each night builds closeness. Start small, and don't force it.
Is it okay to use these prayers word for word?
Yes. Use them as written or as a starting point for your own words.