Prayer keeps unpleasant situations at bay. Understanding the power of prayer helps you wine in all situations.
Marriage restoration prayers will help you to restore a broken marriage.
When a marriage goes bad as captured by Kay ElBlessing in His book, Emergency Prayers for Marriage Restoration, notes, couples easily give up on it.
God, however, promises to restore what we have lost (Marriage inclusive) in Joel 2:25. He can restore ailing marriages and make them strong.
Paul Bonke in his Book, Prayer to Save your Marriage; notes that prayer will give you the peace you need as you wait for God to restore your marriage. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, be your destiny (Philippians 4:7).
Everyone who is married knows that even in the happiest of marriages, the proverbial thorn in the bed of roses will eventually emerge.
The question is not if it will happen, but when it will. “If you walk through water…fire…rivers…” Isaiah 43:2
Marriage challenges are part of the marriage process. But these prayer points can help you in your troubles to restore your marriage.
Here are 27 powerful prayers for the restoration of marriage.
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Prayer of Thanks.
Thank you for your grace, love, protection, and provision in my life and family.
Oh Lord, I appreciate you for all the good things you have done in my life and marriage in Jesus’ name.
I thank you for keeping our children despite the challenges in our marriage.
Thank you for giving us a home in the first place. Take the entire Lord in the name of Jesus.
Thank you mighty Father for showing us light in this marriage; for we know, it’s all to the glorification of your name.
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Prayer of Submission and Dedication.
I confess and repent of every sin I commit in Jesus’ name.
I surrender my marriage to God’s right hands for today’s restoration.
Lord, we declare that you become the driver of our marriage in the name of Jesus.
I know you’re the only solution to my marriage challenges; I, therefore, pray for divine intervention in my marriage, in Jesus’ name.
From today on, I resolve to let you take the center stage of my marriage. And I receive grace not to struggle with your will in my marriage in the name of Jesus.
I receive strength not to compromise your standard of an ideal home in the name of Jesus.
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Prayer for the Recovering of First Love.
Please forgive my spouse and me for allowing our love to wane. And please assist us in resurrecting the stone of our first and genuine love.
In Jesus’ name, I hope that the passion and desire that binds us rekindle in our hearts.
O Lord, restore and revive our marital love.
Allow our hearts to flame once more. I see that a lot has transpired in the past several years, but I also recognize that your grace is adequate, and your power in weakness is perfect.
Amen, let us perfect our love during this difficult period.
In the name of Jesus Christ, return to us the pleasure, serenity, and contentment of marriage.
Father, rekindle our feelings of longing and passion for one another; be in one another, in Jesus’ name.
In the name of Jesus, may God connect our hearts in love.
In the great name of Jesus Christ, remove every wicked seed or fruit of separation, anger, evil, and divorce that the enemy has sowed in our marriage.
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Deliverance and Restoration Prayer for My Marriage.
In the name of Jesus, Father, take away everything that is hindering the success of my marriage. In the name of Jesus Christ, remove from me every habit, habit, or custom that drives my wife away.
In Jesus’ name, Father, release me from the spirit of rage and unforgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Lord, deliver me from lies and deception. In the name of Jesus, take away my stubbornness.
In the name of Jesus Christ, change me and assist me to contribute positively to the prosperity of my marriage in every manner I can.
In Jesus’ name, please enable me to be faithful in my marriage. In Jesus’ name, I command that my marriage be fully restored.
In the name of Jesus Christ, Father, breathe new life into my marriage by bringing love, joy, serenity, and comfort.
In Jesus’ name, Father, take away from my spouse everything that is a hindrance to our marriage’s success.
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Marriage Transformation Prayer.
In the name of Jesus Christ, take away from my spouse every custom, custom, or tradition that causes division in our marriage.
In Jesus’ name, Father, deliver my wife from the spirit of rage and unforgiveness.
In Jesus’ name, Lord, deliver my wife from lies and deception.
In Jesus’ name, Father, take away my and my husband’s stubbornness and let us humble ourselves to see things through the lens of God’s Word.
In the name of Jesus Christ, change my spouse and help him or her to contribute positively to the success of our marriage in whatever manner you can.
Lord, help my husband to be faithful in our marriage in Jesus’ name.
I command the fire of the Holy Spirit to devour every conception of the forces of darkness to destroy my marriage, in the name of Jesus.
Every evil hand stretched out against the success of my marriage, I destroy you with fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
I release the scorching fire of God upon the person or persons who are fighting against my marriage, in Jesus’ name.
God’s Word states, “…what God has joined together let no man separate.” I declare according to God’s word that no man or woman can destroy my marriage, in Jesus’ name.
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Marriage Restoration Miracle Prayer.
I pray for an end to separation and divorce; I ask that my marriage be fully restored in the name.
Lord, I declare that you make my marriage a strong witness for other marriages and for all the honor and glory to be given to God.
I declare that everything that the cankerworms, the locust, and the caterpillars has eaten in our marriage in the name of Jesus.
I pray for a restoration of every spiritual virtue that has been stolen from me and my spouse in the name of Jesus.
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Prayers for Financial Peace in Marriage.
I commit my heart to You today, my precious Lord. Please help us to rely more on you in our marriage for our finances in the name of Jesus
We are easily distracted by the amount of money in our bank account or even the job we currently have.
Help us not to trust money itself, but most importantly, let us not to trust the economy of this world, but that we will trust in the heavenly economy and your Word in the name of Jesus.
May Your Holy Spirit fill us with wisdom as we manage our finances, give us a generous heart to give to those in need and teach us not to worry too much about money in the name of Jesus
Every storm of lack in our marriage is hereby stopped. We pray for peace in our marriage, especially financially, at all times, and in all things in the name of Jesus.
Let Your presence keep us on earth, make us calm, and always keep us in Your will in the name of Jesus.
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Miracle Prayer to Stop Divorce.
Father, I ask that you save my marriage from divorce in the name of Jesus.
I declare that the seed of divorce be uprooted from its root in my marriage in the name of Jesus.
By the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak God’s will to the spouse’s heart; for the Word of God says, God hates divorce. Therefore, I pray that the will of God will prevail in my marriage in the name of Jesus.
I hereby declare that every arrow of separation fired at my marriage be destroyed in the name of Jesus.
The Word of the Lord says, “The heart of a king is in the hand of the Lord; and like the course of a river, the Lord turns it wherever He wills.” I, therefore, pray that the Holy Spirit takes over the heart of my spouse in the name of Jesus.
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Prayer to Restore Romance to my Marriage.
Heavenly Father, help my husband and I model our marriage according to Ephesians 5.
You command men to love women as Christ loved the church, and you also command women to obey men.
I have to admit that this can often seem like a difficult task, but I also admit that you are not going to make us do something you know is impossible.
I humbly ask for your help in our marriage as we seek a biblical model in our marriage, our love is renewed and we want no form of satisfaction outside of our union.
Thank you, Jesus, Amen!
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Prayer for Restoration of Peace to my Marriage.
Dear Lord Jesus, I pray for peace in our marriage beyond human comprehension.
The world is quite stormy and home should be a place where we can rely on peace.
After dealing with the problems we face on a daily basis, my husband, children, and I deserve to return home in a peaceful environment where we can rejuvenate and be ready for the challenges of the next day.
Home should not be a place of struggle, pain, and sadness that we no longer long for.
I pray your peace to overshadow our marriage so that your home will once again become an oasis of hope.
Thanks in advance for your help, amen.
Also Related: Prayers for Unhappy Marriage:15 Astonishing.
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Prayer for Breaking the shackles of infidelity in my Marriage.
Oh, my God, I’m so sorry for allowing an affair to nearly destroy our relationship.
Beg for mercy and a second chance to do things right, even if there appears to be no way back.
Open my eyes and do the same for my husband to identify where I might be hesitating.
I also asserted my control over the spirit of fornication and adultery that was attempting to destroy my marriage.
In the name of Jesus, I rebuke this spirit.
I declare that my spouse and I are free of the spirit of infidelity and that we will always be faithful to one other.
I pray in the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
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Prayer to Break the Spirit of Infertility and Impotence in my Marriage.
Heavenly Father, you promised in your word to bless us with the fruit of the womb. I kept that promise and fought the spirit of infertility and impotence in my family.
It is you who bless the couple with the children, and whatever the situation, believe me, you also bless us with the children.
As you have opened the bosom of our matriarch of faith, Sarah, I believe you are blessing us as a family.
Thank you for hearing and answering my prayers and taking away our shame and pain. In the name of Jesus, I pray, Amen.
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Prayer to Break Jezebel’s Spirit in my Marriage.
Lord Jesus, I dare to approach the throne of grace because I need your mercy.
I rededicate my husband’s and my life to you so that we can continue to live the world and the serene life that brings you glory.
Father, I realize we are facing an enemy who is constantly looking for opportunities to devour us.
Please help my husband and I to be alert and aware at all times.
I took the power against Jezebel’s spirit that came to tempt my husband and I to want someone else.
May this spirit not take root in us. Make each of those weapons come from the enemy to return to the sender without fulfilling its purpose.
How Job made a covenant with his eyes not to look at a woman with lust.
Please help my wife and I don’t fall for the enemy’s cheap tricks. Thank you, Lord, amen.
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Prayer of Spiritual Warfare.
Heavenly Father, Your words remind me that even though we live in the world, we cannot fight like the world.
My marriage is under attack right now, but it is more of a spiritual attack.
My war is not against humans, but against the forces of darkness that are working against my marriage.
I took the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the belt of righteousness, the shield of faith, and the sword of the spirit.
Father, I am at war in the spiritual realm against every force of darkness designed to wreak havoc on my family.
In the name of Jesus, I watch and declare that the arrow of the devil will be blotted out by the shield of faith and will not reach my family.
I rejoice in victory from today, in Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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Prayer for my Marriage to Restore Trust and Honesty.
I beseech you, Lord Jesus, for assistance.
Because our trust has been damaged, my spouse and I are in a really horrible situation. We wanted to be able to trust each other again, but the cost was too high.
From a human perspective, it appears impossible to return to our previous state, but I am heartened by your promise that what is impossible for man is possible for God.
As a result, I take this great burden off your shoulders and place it on your cross. Help us to get to a place where we can trust one other again by your divine providence.
Thank you for listening to and answering my prayers, in Jesus’ name, amen.
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Emotional Healing Prayer.
We believe in you, Father in Heaven, for the healing of our marriage.
My husband and I both required emotional healing, I recognized. We have been terribly wounded, and the scars will last a lifetime.
But I also know you’re a fantastic doctor.
There is no such thing as a wound that cannot be healed. As a result, I come to you in confidence, praying for the healing of my emotions.
In the name of Jesus, amen, please help me to cure all of my wounds and make a full recovery.
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Prayer for Mutual Forgiveness.
Dear Lord Jesus, when you pardon the soldiers who crucified you, you show us how vital it is to forgive those who have harmed us.
They also remind us that we should not expect God to forgive us if we do not forgive our brothers and sisters.
So, in your honor, I’d want to beg you to assist me with completely forgiving my husband for everything he has done to me, whether deliberately or unconsciously.
And now that I’ve forgiven them, I’m not going to commit that crime again. Amen, thank you for the releasing power of forgiveness.
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Prayer to Wait on God.
Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the Lord; Be brave and he will strengthen your heart; Wait, I said, to God!”
Lord, I praise You because You always come for me. I didn’t miss anything.
Thank you for the blessings of your marriage and your promise to stay strong until the end.
Help me wait for you to restore all that was broken in my marriage.
Strengthen my heart to keep looking for your face until I see the answer to my prayer. I know waiting for you is never in vain.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayer for God’s Guidance in my Marriage.
Psalm 32:8 “I will teach you and instruct you in the way you should walk; I will guide you with My Eyes.”
Lord thank you for your guiding light that leads me to the right path in life. You always show me how to deal with every situation I face in my life.
Please teach me your ways in marriage so I can accept it.
I want to follow your example in my marriage even as you restore it to its former glory.
Give me a fresh look at the root causes of problems in my marriage and show me how to deal with them.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayer for a Restoration of God’s Glory in my Marriage.
Nahum 2:2 “The Lord will restore the glory of Jacob to the glory of Israel, even though the destroyers have destroyed them and destroyed their vineyards.
Lord, you are the God of Restoration and I ask you to restore the shine and glory of my marriage.
When my husband and I work as a whole, it will bring you glory and show your magic.
Many things have tarnished our marriage and I ask you to help us deal with it.
May the restoration of my marriage bring you glory.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Also Related: 15 Prayers for Marriage Under Attack.
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God’s Revival Prayer for You and Your Husband.
Hosea 6:2 “In two days He will bring us back to life; on the third day he will restore us to live in his presence.”
God, thank you for always helping my wife and I through the difficult times we face.
We faced problems that destroyed our marriage and left us devastated and exhausted.
Turn on our hearts so that we can continue to believe and wait for You to restore our marriage.
Give us the strength we need to move forward and where we faint, fill us with your strength.
Help my husband and I be resurrected so that we can praise and worship You every day.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayers for Clear Communication in Relationships.
God, I feel like I’m having a hard time communicating clearly lately with my spouse. I pray for a restoration of compassion and understanding.
I pray that we get better and that you will open our hearts to you.
Holy Spirit, please help us to communicate better with each other. I pray that we live with an understanding of what others are going through and be careful in our words and actions in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayers for a Restored Relationship in Marriage.
Lord, will you help us regain the connection and intimacy that was lost in my marriage? Give me the empathy I need for my wife so I can distribute her weight properly.
Eliminate distractions, obstacles, burnout, selfishness, or pride that keeps us from staying together as a couple.
Help me prioritize the time I spend with my partner and don’t let our responsibilities ruin every opportunity we have during the day.
Give me the ability to respond warmly when they need my attention. Restore trust between us to make us feel safe trusting our care and concern.
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Prayer of Love for the Couple.
Deuteronomy 30:3 “Then the Lord your God will restore your destiny and have mercy on you and gather you from all the nations where he has scattered you.”
Lord, thank you for being a loving father to me. Today I ask you to show mercy to my husband and I where we have not been able to go your way.
Where our backs turned, he helped us look at each other and we talked. Recover our lost time together and help us enjoy conversation like we used to.
Soften our hearts towards one another.
I pray in Jesus name. Amen.
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Pray for God to Restore Your Marriage.
Read The Entire Chapter of Amos 9:11 “In that day I will restore the shelter of David that fell, and restore its broken walls, and rebuild its ruins, and rebuild it as it was.”
Lord, where my marriage fell apart, please raise it again. Repair our broken walls and rebuild what the enemy has destroyed.
May your presence never leave me and my wife, and may we always seek your face.
Strengthen the weak areas in our marriages and restore the proper foundations for the marriage to last.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayer to Focus on Jesus in my Marriage.
Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and who perfects our faith.
Because of the joy that lay before him, he took up his cross, despised his shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Lord, thank you for your gift of salvation. I am free today because of you Jesus.
You are always with me and promise to never leave or leave me.
Help me to take care of you because you are the one who helped me to keep my trust in you.
I will abide in you and I will pray that my husband will do the same so that you may dwell in us and we bear lasting fruit.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Prayer for God’s Pleasure in my marriage.
Psalm 80:3 “Heal us, O God; shine Your face on us so that we may be saved.
Lord, I praise you because your glory has risen above my husband and me. Let your face shine over us during this trial period.
I pray that we will feel your presence as we seek to understand all that is going on between us.
Show your help and make a path to recovery where it doesn’t seem to exist.
Give us kindness to those you have appointed to help us with our marital problems.
I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Pray Until Your Marriage Receive Help.
As I round these prayer points, I want you to ask for strength to hold on to God until He makes your Jerusalem praise on earth.
Keep on knocking the door is open to you. Don’t ever say anything negative about your spouse.
Confess what you want to see. Expect what you ask for. The Lord will uphold your Marriage in the name of Jesus.
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