Prayers for Marriage

Psalm 34:18

All Glorious God I praise You, for You are good, and Your love toward me does not shift or fade. Psalm 34 tells me that You are near to those with a broken heart, and that You save those who are crushed in spirit, and I hold onto that truth with everything in…

Psalm 147:3

God of all comfort I praise You, Almighty God, for Your tender care over hearts that are hurting. Psalm 147 tells me that You heal the broken in heart, and that You bind up their wounds, and I hold onto both of those truths for the pain I still carry. You are…

Matthew 19:6

Most righteous and eternal Father You are Jehovah Shalom, faithful and gracious, and I worship You as the giver of peace and the guardian of the covenant You established. This prayer for marriage rests on the truth of Matthew 19:6, that husband and wife are …

1 Corinthians 13:4 · 1 Corinthians 13:5

Merciful and loving Father I praise You, Jehovah Shalom, for You are the God of peace and You delight to bring healing where trust has been strained. This is a prayer for my husband, and I bring him before You with an honest heart. Your word says in 1 Corinth…

Ephesians 5:25

Almighty Father I praise You, Jehovah Shalom, for You are the God of peace who binds hearts together and restores what has been strained. I bring this prayer for my husband before You, trusting Your love more than my own understanding. Your word says that hus…

1 Thessalonians 5:18

My Lord and My Maker You are God Almighty, El Shaddai, more than enough for me, and I lift up my heart to praise You. I bring You this thanksgiving prayer, not because everything is easy, but because Your word says in every thing give thanks, for this is the …

Psalm 34:18 · Matthew 5:4 · John 11:35

My Father, My God You are good, and You are gentle with people who are hurting, and I praise You even with a broken voice. Your word says You are close to the brokenhearted and You save those who are crushed in spirit. Jesus said that those who mourn are bles…

Psalms 34:18

Faithful Father We praise You, Lord, for You are good and Your mercy never fails. Your word says the Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and that You save those who are crushed in spirit. So we bring You the grief of hungry families, the sorrow o…

2 Corinthians 4:16 · 2 Corinthians 4:17 · 2 Corinthians 4:18 · Psalm 34:17 · Psalm 34:18 · Romans 8:28

Father of mercies I come to You today worn down by this long illness and the slow progress that has tested my hope. Your Word says I do not have to lose heart, even when my body feels weak, You are renewing me inwardly day by day. Help me fix my eyes on what …