A prayer for my marriage
Father, You joined us together, and I give our marriage back to You. Where we are close, keep us close. Where there is hurt, bring healing. Teach us to speak gently, to listen first and to forgive each other the way You have forgiven us. Be the third strand in our cord, so we are not easily broken. In Jesus' name, amen.
Verses for your marriage
What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
When your marriage is struggling
If your marriage is struggling, start by praying for your own heart, then for his, then for the two of you. Ask God for patience, honest words and a way back to each other. Pray short and often, do one kind thing each day, and get help from a pastor or Christian counselor if it's deep.
A short prayer for a hard season: Lord, we are worn thin. Hold us together when we can't hold on ourselves. Soften what has gone hard in both of us, and show me one gentle thing to do today. In Jesus' name, amen.
Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
If he doesn't share your faith or feels far away, read a prayer for an unbelieving or distant husband.
When praying feels hard
Some days the only prayer you have is "Help." That counts. Pray for your own heart first, then for his. If you are afraid at home, prayer is not a substitute for safety: call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788.
Questions women ask
How do I pray when my marriage is struggling?
If your marriage is struggling, start by praying for your own heart, then for his, then for the two of you. Ask God for patience, honest words and a way back to each other. Pray short and often, do one kind thing each day, and get help from a pastor or Christian counselor if it's deep.
What does the Bible say about praying for your marriage?
Scripture says God joins a husband and wife together (Mark 10:9) and that a threefold cord is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Many Christians read the third strand as God at the center of the marriage, which is why praying for it matters.
Can I pray for my marriage if my husband won't pray with me?
Yes. You can pray for your marriage on your own. Pray for your own heart, for his and for the two of you, and let your kindness do the talking.
How long should I pray for my marriage?
There is no rule. A short prayer every day for 30 days builds a habit that lasts longer than one long prayer once.