Whether your relationship with your partner is marriage, courtship, or simply dating, the truth remains that you need God’s help to make it work.
The Bible says that by strength shall no man prevail. This means we all need God’s intervention in every aspect of our lives, including our relationships.
Perhaps you are a couple trying all you can to make your relationship work; you should commit it to God’s hand. That’s the first thing that guarantees your relationship’s health, peace, and joy.
I took the liberty to create daily prayers for couples so you can effectively communicate your relationship’s need to God – the only one who can help you.
Below are 15 powerful Daily Prayers for Couples.
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Daily Morning Prayer for Couples.
Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV) – The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of a new day; we do not take this privilege for granted.
We also thank you for life and this beautiful love relationship between us.
This morning we pray that you be gracious to us and make our faces radiant as we behold your goodness throughout today.
We commit everywhere we go and everything we do on this day to you, be with us every step of the way.
Cause us to dominate everywhere the soles of our feet will tread on today. And in all, may your ever-abiding presence be with us until the day is spent.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Your Marriage.
Psalm 20:4 (NIV) – May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.
Almighty and Everlasting God, we appreciate how you divinely orchestrated our meeting with each other and the love you sparked between us almost immediately.
Now that you have brought us together in holy matrimony, we ask that you fill us with wisdom to do life your way daily.
As we do this, bless our union with everything we need to succeed in this life-long journey.
Bless the works of our hands daily and our home with your all-around goodness. Lastly, grant the desires of our hearts according to the riches of your glory.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Best Prayer for New Couple.
Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.
Loving God, thank you for granting our hearts’ desires and making us one.
Establish and give us overall prosperity. Also, cause us to be healthy and prosper even as our souls get along.
Breathe upon our endeavors and establish our plans. And fill us with love for each other and you, the kind that knows no bounds.
Lastly, may this love never diminish; strengthen it even more with each passing day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Daily Prayer for All Seasons.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Almighty God, your word admonishes us to pray without ceasing and rejoice continually.
Today, as we start our day with you, give us reasons to stay joyful throughout.
Fill our mouths with testimonies so your praise will not depart from our lips.
We also pray that even when challenges come like they are bound to, you will remind us of your good deeds – past and present- so we can praise you even in hard times.
Lastly, teach us to continually learn to love, trust, and express our gratitude to you at all times.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Peace and Joy.
Romans 15:13 (NIV) – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Lord of Peace, so many issues threaten the peace of our relationship daily.
Hence, we pray you to fill our lives with peace and joy at all times and in every way.
No matter how tough life gets, may we constantly enjoy the unspeakable joy and peace that transcends our relationship.
As we also trust you daily, may we overflow even with more joy, peace, hope, and all-around goodness.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Contentment.
Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) – Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said,
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
Faithful God, the Bible says that the fear of you leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. Your word also says those who seek you lack no good thing.
Hence, we request the grace to fear you so we can rest content and be untouched by trouble.
Help us also to seek you relentlessly so we will not lack good things in our lives, especially as we love you and live for you.
And in all, teach us to be happy and content with each other and what you have blessed us with at every point.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Divine Mercy.
Titus 3:5 (NIV) – He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.
He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
Heavenly Father, thank you for life and the blessings you give us daily.
Today, we pray for mercy; be merciful and gracious to us in all we will do today and every other day of our lives.
May our actions and shortcomings not grieve you to leave us to do life without you because we can’t.
While we try to love each other more and have a thriving and wholesome relationship, may your grace abound for us on all sides.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
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Prayer for Encouragement.
Romans 8:28 (NIV) – And we know that for those who love God,
all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
Omniscient God, you know all things; hence, you see our current struggles as a couple.
And we pray for the grace to pull through; we can’t encourage ourselves in you like David because of our faithlessness.
That’s why we need you to encourage us as we handle each curveball life throws at us.
May none of them break us or ruin what we share. Instead, may every challenge we encounter strengthen us and increase our bond and love for each other.
Thank you because we believe you have heard us, and only a manifestation of the answers is what we await.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Endurance and Strength.
Philippians 4:13 (NIV) – I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Mighty God, your word says that those who hope in you will renew their strength, and they will soar on wings like eagles.
Make this our daily portion even as we look up to you to strengthen us and fill us with the grace to endure through hard times.
Abba Father, we pray that as we face trials, you will strengthen us to endure even through the most challenging situations.
Increase our resolve to fight for each other and love without limitation regardless of how tough life gets.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Daily Prayer for Provision.
Philippians 4:19 (NIV) – And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Gracious God, the birds of the air do not sow, reap, nor gather into barns, yet you feed them.
And we know that we are worth much more than them; therefore, we ask that you supply our daily needs in accordance with your promise.
The times are hard, and many families are suffering hunger, but we look to you to provide adequately for us daily.
May our relationship never suffer because of lack and financial frustrations.
Amid the financial lack all-around us, bless us so we may have more than enough to give others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Grace.
Philippians 4:23 (NIV) – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Sovereign Lord, your grace is all we need to make it as a couple.
The grace to love like you, the grace to be tolerant, patient, understanding, kind, unselfish, gentle, and all you want us to be.
Therefore, we ask that you imbue us with all of these godly virtues that make relationships thrive.
But most of all, grant us the grace to love and trust you at all times as we learn to love each other as you love us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Gratitude Prayer.
Psalm 118:1 (NIV) – Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Loving God, today is a day we have set aside to appreciate your good deeds in our lives.
Thank you for loving us unconditionally, for helping us find love with each other, and for blessing us immeasurably in many ways.
We appreciate your constantly providing our needs according to your riches in glory. Thank you for teaching us how to be thankful even in bad times.
Above all, we are grateful your loving-kindness is evident in every aspect of our lives.
May we always experience this loving kindness as long as we make you the center that holds our relationship.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Guidance.
Psalm 32:8 (NIV) – I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
Dear God, thank you for always ordering our steps and guiding us in our actions daily.
Today, guide our feet into the path of peace and establish our plans as we seek you.
And as we seek you, add to our learning; make us discerning, and guide us more daily, especially as we make decisions that will improve our lives and future.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Guidance and Protection.
Psalm 37:23-24 (NIV) – If the LORD delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm;
though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for always guiding and protecting us.
As we go through today, instruct and teach us in the way we should go like always; counsel us with your loving eye on us.
May no evil befall us in our going or coming; cause the light of your countenance to overshadow us at all times for guidance and protection.
Uphold us in your righteous right hand from the enemy’s wiles so he will never prevail over us.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Prayer for Health.
Exodus 23:25 (NIV) – Worship the Lord your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you.
Heavenly Father, thank you for how far you have led us in our relationship.
Despite our challenges at different points in our relationship, your grace has been sufficient for us.
We ask that you assist us in making this relationship work; breathe into it so it may be healthy and thrive beyond measure.
Help us not be wise in our own eyes but to fear you and shun evil. As we do this, may it bring health to us, especially what we have.
In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Conclusion
These daily prayers for couples are perfect for dating, engaged, or married couples.
So, whichever category you and your partner belong to, you can go ahead and pray the above prayers together or separately.
Doing this will safeguard your relationship and guarantee its overall health and well-being.