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Prayers for a Broken Marriage

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No one enters into marriage anticipating that it will eventually fall apart. Unfortunately, however, many marriages do end in divorce.

If you find yourself in this situation, don’t despair. There is still hope. You can pray for your broken marriage and let Jesus take the lead.

Prayers for a Broken Marriage

-Jesus, you are great and wonderful. Please save our marriage. We need you to heal the hurt and rebuild the trust that has been destroyed. Fill us with your love and give us the strength to move forward. Amen.

-God, I don’t understand what happened, we had a great marriage. Please help me to forgive my spouse for their affair. I am so hurt and angry. I need your strength to get through this. Amen.

-Lord, we have hit a rough patch in our marriage. We are fighting more than we are talking. Please help us to communicate with each other in a way that is respectful and loving.

All I can think of are the best moments of our lives together. Please help us find our way back to each other. Amen.

-Heavenly Father, our marriage is in trouble and we need your help. We are both willing to work on this but we don’t know where to start. Please give us the wisdom and guidance we need to save our marriage. Amen.

-Dear Jesus, let these prayers for a broken marriage help us start a new life. We need your strength and guidance to overcome the hurt and pain. We are willing to do the work but we need your help.

I can read the bible if you desire, show me what you want me to do. Amen. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud (1 Corinthians 13:4-7).

-O Lord, I cheated and I feel so bad. Please guide me and help me to become the husband/wife my spouse deserves. I repent of my wrongdoing and I ask for your forgiveness. Please help me to overcome this and save my marriage. Amen.

-Dear God, we are struggling right now and we need your help. Our communication has broken down and we don’t know how to fix it. I know you can save my marriage, please show me what to do. Amen.

-Praying for a broken marriage can feel like a lost cause, but don’t give up hope. Jesus can and will help you if you let him. So don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for his help. He is always there for you. Amen.

-Jesus, today we argued all day long and I said some hurtful things. Please help me to forgive my spouse for their wrongdoings and help me to avoid saying things that will hurt them.

We both love each other, please help us to get through this tough time. Amen.

Students can Pray

It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or a seminary student, you can pray for your marriage or someone else’s. The idea is to have a few prayers prepared for that specific situation.

These prayers for a broken marriage are tailored for people in relationships that have been broken hearted. Invite Jesus into your prayers and ask him to guide you through each situation.

-God, our marriage is in danger of ending and we need your help. We don’t know how to fix things but we are both willing to try. Please give us the wisdom and guidance we need to save our marriage. Amen.

  • Heavenly Father, I am so lost right now. My marriage is falling apart and I don’t know what to do. Please help me find my way back to my spouse. I love her/him and I don’t want to lose her/him. Amen.
  • Jesus, I am feeling so alone right now. My spouse has left me and I don’t know how to fix things. Please help me find the strength to get through this. I need you right now. Amen.
  • God, we are struggling financially and it is putting a strain on our marriage. Please help us find a way out of this difficult time. We don’t want to lose our home or our family. This home has been with us through good times and bad. Please help us to keep it. Amen.

-Lord, we are going through a difficult time right now and we need your help. Our child is struggling in school and we are having a hard time communicating with each other.

Please help us find a way to connect with our child. With love Amen.

-Jesus, will our marriage end? I don’t see any signs of things getting better. We have been through so much pain and hurt. I don’t know how to fix things. Please help me find the strength to get through this. I need you right now. Amen.

  • Heavenly Father, we are going through a marriage court right now and we need your help. We are both willing to work on our marriage but we don’t know where to start. Please give us the wisdom and guidance we need to save our marriage. Amen.

-Father in Heaven, we have been separated for a while now and we are both struggling. We want to try to work things out but we don’t know how to start. Please help us find our way back to each other. We miss each other so much. Amen.

-Lord, I am feeling so lost and alone right now. My marriage is falling apart and I don’t know what to do next. I want to get to know you more by going to church. Please help me find a church that I can feel comfortable in. Amen.

-Praying for a broken marriage can feel like a lost cause, but don’t give up hope. Jesus can and will help you if you let him. So don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for his help. He is always there for you. Amen.

-Father, we married very young and thought we knew each other very well. But now we realize that we have grown in different directions and our marriage is suffering because of it.

Please help us find our way back to each other. We want to make our marriage work. Amen.

-Dear Jesus, we are having a hard time communicating with each other right now and it is causing a lot of pain. Please help us find a way to express our feelings to each other in a way that is respectful and loving.

We don’t want to hurt each other anymore. Amen.

  • Heavenly Father, we have been through so much pain and hurt in our marriage. We are both ready to give up. Please help us find the strength to get through this. We need you right now. Amen.

-Dear Lord, we have no more shared interests and we are growing apart. We want to try to work things out but we don’t know-how. Please help us find some common ground again. We miss being close to each other. Amen.

-Father, our sex life has become non-existent and it is causing a lot of pain. Please help us find a way to reconnect with each other physically and emotionally. We miss the intimacy that we used to share. Amen.

-Holy Spirit, we argue so much that we can’t even remember why we got married in the first place. We are both ready to throw in the towel. Please help us find a way to resolve our differences.

We don’t want to end our marriage. Amen.

-Jesus, he refuses to communicate and spends more time playing video games. I’m starting to feel like I’m living with a roommate instead of a husband. Please help us find a way to connect again. I miss him so much. Amen.

-Father, he has become very violent and started drinking alcohol. I am afraid for my safety and the safety of our children. Please help us find a way to get away from this situation. We need your help. Amen.

-Lord, I don’t even know who she is anymore. She has changed so much since we got married. I want to try to work things out but I don’t know-how. Please help us find our way back to each other. We miss each other so much. Amen.

-Heavenly Father, we are struggling financially and it is causing a lot of stress in our marriage. Please help us find a way to get out of debt and start living within our means. We don’t want this to ruin our marriage. Amen.

-Dear Jesus, we are both addicted to drugs and it is destroying our marriage. We want to get clean but we can’t do it on our own. Please help us find the strength and courage to get through this. We need you right now. Amen.

-Lord, she is not Christian and doesn’t support my faith. I want to try to work things out but I don’t know-how. Please help us find a way to respect each other’s beliefs. We don’t want our differences to tear us apart. Amen.

-Father, she emotionally abuses me with her words and I can’t take it anymore. I want to leave but I don’t have anywhere to go. Please help me find the strength to get out of this situation. I need your help. Amen.

-Jesus, we have grown apart and barely speak to each other anymore. We used to be best friends but now we are more like strangers. Please help us find a way to reconnect with each other. We miss being close. Amen.

-Dear Lord, my husband is far away from home serving in the military. I am feeling very lonely and scared. Please help us find a way to connect even though we are miles apart. I miss him so much. Amen.

-Heavenly Father, this is my second marriage and I am starting to feel like I’m failing again. Please help me find the strength to make this work. I don’t want to give up. Amen.

-Dear Jesus, my spouse is in jail and I don’t know how much longer I can handle this. Please help us find a way to get through this tough time. I miss him so much. Amen.

-Lord, I caught my wife cheating on me and I don’t know if I can forgive her. Please help me find a way to overcome this pain. I don’t want our marriage to end. Amen.

-Dear Heavenly Father, we have been trying to conceive for years but it hasn’t happened. We are starting to lose hope. Please help us find a way to overcome this infertility. We want to be parents so badly. Amen.

Most People pray in Church

If you can’t find a quiet place to pray, visit your local church. This is a great place to meditate and focus on your prayers. Praying in church allows you to get close to God.

While at church, tell Jesus all your problems and ask for directions. Ask him to guide through these tough times. Spend quality time with Jesus, and he will help you get back on your feet.

-Jesus, we are struggling with infertility and it is causing a lot of pain in our marriage. Please help us find a way to deal with this loss. We miss the dream of having a family. Amen.

-Lord, I am an Atheist and my wife is a Christian. We are struggling to find common ground. Please help us find a way to respect each other’s beliefs. We don’t want our differences to tear us apart. Amen.

-Dear Jesus, we are dealing with the death of a child and it is tearing us apart. Please help us find a way to grieve together and support each other. We need you right now. Amen.

-Heavenly Father, my spouse has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and I don’t know how to deal with it. Please help us find a way to get through this tough time. I am scared and I need your help. Amen.

-Dear Lord, please help my husband with his alcohol problem. It is destroying our marriage. He wants to stop but he can’t do it on his own. Please help him find the strength to overcome this addiction. Amen.

-Jesus, my wife recently lost her job and it has been hard on our marriage. We are struggling to make ends meet. Please help us find a way to get through this tough time. We need your help. Amen.

-Dear Heavenly Father, I can’t get along with my wife’s family and it is causing a lot of tension in our marriage. Please help us find a way to get along with each other. We don’t want this to ruin our relationship. Amen.

Conclusion

Praying for a broken marriage is not easy. It takes a lot of courage and strength to stand by your spouse and fight for your relationship.

But it is worth it. With the help of God, you can overcome any obstacle in your path. So never give up hope and keep fighting for your marriage. Amen.

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