Prayer for a Struggling Marriage: Restoring Love and Unity

Date: July 6, 2023

Author: Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Heavenly Father, we come before You today with heavy hearts, seeking Your divine guidance and intervention in our struggling marriage. Lord, You are the God of restoration and reconciliation, and we humbly ask for Your grace and mercy to be poured out upon our union.

In Your Word, You remind us in Matthew 19:6, "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Father, we acknowledge that our marriage was designed by You, and we believe in the power of Your love to heal and restore all brokenness.

Jesus, our Savior, we place our marriage at Your feet, knowing that You are the ultimate healer and redeemer. You understand our struggles, our pain, and our doubts. Help us to remember Your promise in Mark 10:9, "What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate." Strengthen our hearts and minds to withstand the challenges that we face, knowing that through You, all things are possible.

Holy Spirit, we invite Your presence into our home and into our hearts. Fill our minds with clarity, wisdom, and understanding. Guide us in making decisions that align with Your will. Help us to communicate with love and compassion, seeking to understand one another deeply. Remind us of the power of forgiveness, as You have forgiven us for our sins.

Lord, we pray for a renewed love and unity in our marriage. Let the flame of our love burn brightly once again. May we be living examples of Ephesians 4:2-3, "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."

As we navigate through this challenging season, help us to lean on You, Lord. Grant us the grace to surrender our own desires and preferences for the sake of our marriage. Strengthen our commitment to one another, reminding us of the covenant we made before You.

Father, we pray not only for the restoration of our marriage but for the strengthening of all marriages. May Your love and guidance be poured out upon every struggling union. Grant us the humility to seek help when needed, and surround us with godly counsel and support.

We place our trust in You, Lord, knowing that You are faithful and true. We believe in the power of Your love to restore what is broken and to bring unity where there is discord. Thank You, God, for hearing our prayers, for speaking to our hearts, and for restoring our marriage to reflect Your love and grace.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.

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Edith Cherotich (Guest) on May 2, 2017

We are saved by His mercy, not by our deeds

Janet Mwikali (Guest) on April 20, 2017

Let your faith be bigger than your fears

Sarah Mbise (Guest) on February 11, 2017

🙏💖💫 God is good

Janet Sumaye (Guest) on February 9, 2017

Keep the faith!

George Wanjala (Guest) on December 7, 2016

Walk by faith, not by sight

Agnes Njeri (Guest) on November 28, 2016

Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way

David Nyerere (Guest) on November 10, 2016

🙏✨ May God's grace be with you

Irene Akoth (Guest) on October 16, 2016

God's love and mercy never fail

Francis Mrope (Guest) on October 14, 2016

Trust in His plan.

Nicholas Wanjohi (Guest) on September 8, 2016

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

Vincent Mwangangi (Guest) on July 3, 2016

Praise the Lord!

Peter Mbise (Guest) on April 30, 2016

🙏❤️ God bless you

Jacob Kiplangat (Guest) on April 25, 2016

Praise the Lord!

Francis Mrope (Guest) on January 25, 2016

Praying for you 🙏

Faith Kariuki (Guest) on January 22, 2016

His mercy endures forever

Anna Kibwana (Guest) on January 8, 2016

🙏🌟 May God bring peace

John Malisa (Guest) on October 18, 2015

God's mercy is greater than any mistake

Brian Karanja (Guest) on September 13, 2015

🙏✨ God will lift you up

Edward Lowassa (Guest) on August 13, 2015

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see

Josephine Nekesa (Guest) on August 9, 2015

🙏✨ God give us strength

Agnes Sumaye (Guest) on May 29, 2015

Blessings to you and your family.

Charles Mrope (Guest) on May 2, 2015

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding

Victor Sokoine (Guest) on April 17, 2015

🙏❤️💖 May the Lord bless you

Grace Majaliwa (Guest) on April 15, 2015

🙏✨❤️ May God's grace cover you

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