Prayers for Married Couples: 15 Inspiring

It’s unarguably true that no marriage can be successful without the assistance of the one who instituted it – God.

Doing marriage without divine help is like trying to find out how a new and unfamiliar gadget works without looking through the manual.

That said, you need God’s help to make your marriage enjoyable. We have put together prayers for married couples so that you can pray about your marriage.

Additionally, I included some powerful Bible verses to assist you in praying more effectively.

Below are Prayers for Married Couples.

1. Prayer for Married Couples.

Proverbs 16:3 (NIV) – Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.

Heavenly Father, we appreciate your overwhelming goodness in our lives and home. Because of your grace, we are still strong and together.

We ask for more of your grace in our lives to stay strong on this life-long journey together.

Guide us daily in every aspect of our lives; help us raise our kids in your wisdom and admonition.

And lastly, fill us with love and wisdom to do things your way around our home.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2. Anniversary Prayer for Married Couples.

1 Corinthians 15:57 (NIV) – But thanks be to God! He gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Gracious God, it’s our ___th wedding anniversary, and we are elated because your mercy kept us.

We are not deserving of this much goodness, but you extended it to us regardless.

With hearts full of gratitude, we say thank you for your incredible kindness toward us.

If it hadn’t been for you on our side, we would have made a mess of what you have blessed us with.

Today, we pray your extravagant grace remains accessible to us daily as we continue on the path you have chosen for us.

Above all, bless us with many more fruitful and blissful years together.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

3. Bedtime Prayer for Married Couples.

Proverbs 3:24 (NIV) – When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Dear Lord Jesus, we are thankful for your ever-abiding presence with us the entire day.

We appreciate your protection, provision, and preservation of us, our kids, and our loved ones.

As we head to bed, may your protective hand rest upon us through the night’s hours.

Replenish every stressed and worn-out part of our system and energize our spirits, souls, and bodies.

Lastly, fill our sleep with sweet dreams and usher us into a new day filled with your blessings.

In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen!

4. Best Prayer for Marriage.

Proverbs 18:22 (NIV) – He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.

Faithful God, each day gives us a new opportunity to be the best you created us to be. Assist us in accomplishing your purpose for us today.

Imbue us with the grace to love like Jesus and be a blessing to each other, our family, and our community.

Help us, model Christ in our marriage so you’d be seen in our words and conduct. Above all, may our lives continually glorify you every day of our lives.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

5. Blessing Prayer for Married Couples.

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, you commanded us to love you; to walk in obedience to you,

and to keep your commands, decrees, and laws; so we will live and increase, and you will bless us.

Therefore, we pray to you to help my wife, and I love you, to walk in obedience to you, and keep your commands.

And we pray that you bless and increase every aspect of our lives immeasurably according to your unfailing promise.

May we lack nothing good, and above all, may your blessing flow ceaselessly in our lives and family.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

6. Blessing Prayer for Newly Married Couple.

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.

Loving God, thank you for your mighty hand that divinely orchestrates the events that shape our lives and align us to your will.

Such an incredible miracle brought us together, and we will forever be grateful that you ordered our steps to each other’s arms.

We pray you to establish our union and prosper it daily. Make our marriage align with your blueprint from creation.

Teach us to love and respect each other so that at all times, those who witness your grace at work in us will come to your knowledge.

Above all, sustain us in your loving kindness so that no challenge will be strong enough to tear us apart.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

7. Daily Prayers for Husband and Wife.

Psalm 34:8 (NIV) – Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the blessing of a bright and beautiful day. May our lives today be as beautiful as the morning light.

As the sun rises, may it bring us hope of your unfailing love and mercy. Inspire us to pursue the right goals and strengthen us to accomplish every single one of them.

Give us the grace to manifest the fruit of the Spirit in our interactions and dealings throughout the day.

And most of all, assist us in loving each other as you love us unconditionally.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Related: Prayers for Married Couples Struggling: 15 Helpful.

8. Good Prayer for Wife.

Proverbs 16:20 (NIV) – Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.

Most Holy God, thank you so much for blessing me with an excellent wife far more precious than Jewels.

Your word says that one who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from you.

Indeed, my dearest is a definition of a good thing and why I have continuously enjoyed multiple favors from you. And so, I specially request that you bless her abundantly.

Strengthen her daily to cater to my needs, those of our kids, and her many other responsibilities.

Fill her with more wisdom to keep being the proverbial woman she has been since the inception of our union.

Help her with her struggles and make me sensitive to discern her low moments so I can support her in those trying times.

Increase your love in her heart, so she doesn’t run out of love for me, the kids, and our home.

Most importantly, preserve her body, Spirit, and soul as we both fulfill your purpose for life.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

9. Good Prayers for Marriage.

Psalm 31:19 (NIV) – How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you,

that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.

Compassionate God, the Bible says man’s heart plans his way, but you are the one who establishes his steps.

Hence, we invite you into our union and home to develop our association so we will succeed in our marital journey.

Take the wheel of our marriage and drive us daily so we don’t veer in the direction you want us to go.

Dear Jesus, be the anchor that holds our relationship even until death does us path when we are both old and gray.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

10. Gratitude Prayer for Married Couples.

Psalm 136:1 (NIV) – Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever.

Heavenly Father, we are grateful you rooted and built us up as a couple in you and established us in the faith.

Our hearts abound in thanksgiving for your many blessings in our union, even in the lives of our kids, family, and friends who have been nothing but supportive in this marital journey.

We pray that our light will continue to shine brightly so that all who are still in darkness will be encouraged to come out and be translated into the kingdom of your dear son.

Most of all, help my wife and me to remain steadfast in you, tenaciously holding on to the hope of more glorious years of marital bliss ahead.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

11. Prayer for Christian Married Couples.

Philemon 1:25 (NIV) – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your Spirit.

Dear Jesus, you commanded us to love our wives, as you loved the church and gave yourself up for her to make her holy.

Likewise, I ask that you give me a little measure of this grace to love my beloved wife like you love the church.

Help us daily to exemplify the tenets of faith and what sacrificial love and giving mean, dear Jesus.

And maybe seen in all we do within and outside our home, especially in front of our kids.

Help us practice what we preach daily and not to be hypocritical in our approach to life and godliness.

Thank you for hearing our prayers and granting our requests.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

12. Prayer for Married Couple Having Problems.

Philippians 4:6 (NIV) – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything,

by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Sovereign Lord, the Scripture says you are a refuge for the oppressed and a stronghold in times of trouble.

Hence, we request your intervention in our situation. Give us also a permanent solution to our recurring marital issues.

Your word says those who seek you lack no good thing and those of steadfast mind you keep in peace—because they trust in you.

So, dear Lord, help my husband, and I trust in you at all times with all our challenges. As we do, be an everlasting rock that holds our marriage firmly.

Despite the intensity of the crashing waves of challenges, strengthen our bond so we will never give up on our union or your plans for us.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

13. Prayer for Married Couples to Stay Faithful.

Proverbs 28:20 (NIV) – A faithful person will be richly blessed, but one eager to get rich will not go unpunished.

Holy God, your word says marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure because you will judge the adulterer and those sexually immoral.

We do not want to be part of those at the receiving end of your judgment, so we seek your grace to stay faithful to each other.

May we live wholesome lives, never defile our marriage bed or lust after another in our hearts.

Fan our passion for each other to flame so we will continually burn for each other sexually, never paying attention to extramarital temptations.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

14. Prayer of Childless Couples.

Hebrews 11:11 (NIV) – And by faith, even Sarah, who was past childbearing age,

was enabled to bear children because she considered him faithful who had made the promise.

Merciful God, you promised there would be no barren among us; therefore, my wife and I refuse to tag our situation barrenness.

In accordance with your promise, we ask for our blessing of the fruit of the womb.

Lord, you created man; this proves that what we are asking for is nothing before you.

So, look upon us compassionately and bless us with our bundle of joy this season.

Please do not delay in granting this request as we are anxiously waiting. So, hasten the fulfillment of your promise in our lives.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

15. Prayers for Peace in Marriage.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NIV) – Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.

Loving God, the Bible says, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through Him.

Therefore, we speak this peace over our lives, relationship, home, and every other aspect of our lives where stability is lacking.

Especially in our sometimes turbulent relationship, let peace be still.

Lord Jesus, rebuke the persistent storms raging relentlessly against our peace of mind. Quench every fiery dart, anxiety, and marital turbulence in our lives.

And replace them all with your peace that surpasses all human understanding.

In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Conclusion

Now that you have committed your union to God’s hand with the above prayers for married couples have faith that God will give your relationship a divine turnaround.

It doesn’t matter how unhappy or without peace your marriage has been; God’s mighty hand that’s already at work in your relationship will perfect His plan for you and your spouse.