How do two people with different personalities, backgrounds, and perspectives make it through all of life’s twists and turns together? The answer isn’t trying harder, getting everything right, or remembering every important anniversary and milestone (although that does help a lot). It’s often found in seeking the One who brought you together in the first place.
Whether you’re newlyweds or you’ve celebrated your golden anniversary, every marriage relationship has room to grow stronger. The best way to draw closer to each other is to first draw close to Jesus Christ.
Prayer isn’t a replacement for the hard work of forgiveness, sacrifice, and commitment, but it is an essential ingredient to any God-honoring relationship.
When we pray daily for our marriage, we invite the Holy Spirit into our sacred commitment. Of course, prayer isn’t a replacement for the hard work of forgiveness, sacrifice, and dedication, but it is an essential ingredient to any God-honoring relationship.
So today, ask God to guide, heal, and strengthen your relationship.
Keys to a Strong Marriage
Marriage is wonderful, but it can also have its challenges. Busy lives, financial issues, physical and mental health challenges, and unexpected setbacks can put strain on even the strongest relationships.
And if you’re a parent or hope to be a parent, there are additional layers of responsibility, anxiety, and fears that can put pressure on your marriage.
Life can either wear down your relationship and pull it apart, or the challenges you face can strengthen your bond, increase your trust, and fuel your joy.
So why do some marriages grow stronger while others break down? Every situation is different, but here are a few common ingredients that can lead to lasting marriages.
1. A Shared Purpose
A strong marriage doesn’t only look inward; it looks outward, too. When couples ask God how they can serve others together, encourage others in their faith, and use their relationship as a light in their community, they become a team on a mission. Marriage rooted in God’s love and guided by God’s Word becomes a relationship that doesn’t just survive—it makes a lasting difference.
2. A Strong Support System
We were never meant to do life alone. Couples with healthy friendships, mentors, loved ones, and a church small group are more likely to stand strong in hard times. Having people who pray with you, check in on your marriage, and simply remind you of your wedding vows is a gift. Surrounding yourself with others who want to honor God in their relationships helps you do the same.
3. Praying Together
There’s something powerful about hearing your spouse talk to God. Prayer softens hearts, builds trust, and draws you closer to each other and Jesus. Prayer doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be honest. Prayer is a way of reminding yourselves and each other that only God can meet your deepest needs.
7 Marriage Prayers
When we pray for marriage, we’re not just asking for help with surface problems. We’re asking God to transform our hearts and bring healing, comfort, and new life to our marriage.
Don't wait till there's a problem to pray. Invite God to bring energy, passion, and forgiveness before you experience a broken relationship.
Let’s lean into God’s love and wisdom as we pray these powerful prayers.
1. A Prayer for a Strong Marriage
Dear God, please give us a strong bond that draws us closer to each other and to You every day. Show us how to speak with kindness, act with grace, and forgive quickly. May our marriage bring glory to You. In Jesus’ name, amen.
2. A Prayer for Communication
Lord Jesus, help us to listen before we speak and then to speak with kindness, wisdom, and truth. Give us self-control when we’re angry and the courage to share what’s really on our heart and mind. Let our words bring peace, healing, and connection. In Jesus’ name, amen.
3. A Prayer for Marriage Healing
Holy Spirit, we invite You into the broken places of our marriage. Heal wounds from our past, unspoken disappointments, and lingering resentment. Replace our pain with joy and our bitterness with forgiveness. Please restore health to our marriage like only You can. In Jesus’ name, amen.
4. A Prayer for Love and Romance
Heavenly Father, we’re feeling distant. Please rekindle the love that first brought us together. Remind us of our wedding day and our lifelong vows. Help us to prioritize each other above all others. Fill our marriage with joy, laughter, and fun again. In Jesus’ name, amen.
5. A Prayer for Wisdom in Marriage Choices
Dear God, in our busy lives, help us make wise choices that honor You and each other. Give us discernment, patience in conflict, and clarity when making big or small decisions. Lead us with Your Spirit so our home reflects Your goodness. In Jesus’ name, amen.
6. A Prayer for Marriage Protection
Dear Father, we know things happen that we don’t always expect. In those moments, would you protect our marriage and help us to stand strong together through thick and thin? Help us trust You, cling to each other, and rely on hope, faith, and Your presence. In Jesus’ name, amen.
7. A Prayer to Grow Spiritually in Marriage
Lord, we want our marriage to reflect Your glory. Help us pray daily, read Your Word together, and grow in our faith as a couple. Show us how to serve together and forgive each other. Please give us a godly marriage that honors You in everything. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Keep Praying for a Stronger Marriage
Whatever stage you’re in—newly married, caring for young kids, supporting adult children, or walking through a season of healing—God is with you.
Keep seeking Him with your spouse—praying by yourself and together.
You may not have all the answers, but the God who brought you together is faithful. When you pray for your marriage, He listens.