Every relationship goes through tough times. Whether it’s financial stress, emotional struggles, or family pressures, these moments can test even the strongest marital bonds. But when two people turn to God together, prayer becomes a lifeline. It not only brings peace but also deepens connection and strengthens love.
Throughout history, couples have leaned on faith in God during their marital struggles. From biblical times to modern-day marriages, prayer has offered spiritual comfort, clarity, and healing. I’ve seen couples renew their strength and rediscover their bond of love simply by praying together, even in their hardest seasons.
In this article, you’ll discover 27 heartfelt Christian couple prayers. Each one is short and powerful, paired with a verse from the Bible that brings deeper understanding. These prayers are designed to help you find hope and encouragement, restore unity and togetherness, and draw closer to God in every season.
1. Prayers for Strength in Trials
When marital struggles weigh heavily, couples need strength to endure and faith to press on.
Prayer 1: Lord, give us courage to face these hard times, and may our love be anchored in You.
Verse: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Prayer 2: Heavenly Father, hold us steady when storms shake our relationship.
Verse: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1)
Prayer 3: Blessed Jesus, grant us patience and endurance in this season.
Verse: “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:7)
Prayer 4: Lord, when we are weak, fill us with spiritual strength for couples.
Verse: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Prayer 5: Holy Spirit, help us walk together with resilience and faith.
Verse: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
2. Prayers for Healing and Restoration
Brokenness is not the end. With forgiveness and reconciliation, couples can experience relationship healing.
Prayer 6: Lord, mend our wounds and bring emotional healing and understanding.
Verse: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3)
Prayer 7: Restore our joy and help us find renewed hope and faith.
Verse: “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31)
Prayer 8: Merciful Jesus, teach us forgiveness and compassion.
Verse: “Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13)
Prayer 9: Loving Lord, free us from past hurts and renew our trust.
Verse: “The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Prayer 10: Let God’s grace and mercy lead us to reconciliation.
Verse: “My grace is sufficient for you.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
3. Prayers for Protection and Peace
Couples often face outside pressures. These prayers invite God’s shield and peace in the home.
Prayer 11: Guard our hearts from external influences, Lord.
Verse: “The Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
Prayer 12: Surround us with angels of peace and safety.
Verse: “He will command His angels concerning you to guard you.” (Psalm 91:11)
Prayer 13: May our home be filled with spiritual comfort and unity.
Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” (John 14:27)
Prayer 14: Protect our love from division and doubt, O Lord.
Verse: “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
Prayer 15: Holy Father, let Your light guide us away from fear.
Verse: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1)
4. Prayers for Renewal and Intimacy
Every marriage needs rekindled passion and renewed commitment to wedding vows.
Prayer 16: Lord, reignite joy and love in our relationship.
Verse: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Prayer 17: Help us restore closeness and restoring intimacy in marriage.
Verse: “They shall become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24)
Prayer 18: Merciful Creator, renew our promises to each other daily.
Verse: “What God has joined together, let no one separate.” (Mark 10:9)
Prayer 19: Fill us with laughter and lasting joy, O Lord.
Verse: “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3)
Prayer 20: May we walk in unity in faith and love, hand in hand.
Verse: “Do everything in love.” (1 Corinthians 16:14)
5. Prayers for Guidance and Purpose
Every couple needs direction to align dreams with God’s will.
Prayer 21: Lord, grant us guidance and clarity in decision making.
Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Prayer 22: Help us find purpose as a couple in You.
Verse: “For I know the plans I have for you…” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Prayer 23: Give us wisdom in parenting during struggles, Lord.
Verse: “Train up a child in the way he should go.” (Proverbs 22:6)
Prayer 24: Unite our goals with God’s timing and plan.
Verse: “There is a time for everything.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Prayer 25: Lord, let us be faithful in walking together in faith.
Verse: “Two are better than one… if either of them falls, one can help the other up.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)
6. Prayers for Endurance and Hope
Distance, betrayal, or addiction can feel overwhelming, but God restores enduring love.
Prayer 26: Lord, strengthen us during separation or distance.
Verse: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)
Prayer 27: Give us courage to overcome addiction in marriage and be renewed.
Verse: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)
Conclusion
Marriage is a journey filled with both blessings and trials. These Christian couple prayers remind us that God is the foundation of marriage, and with Him, no storm is too strong to overcome.
To make prayer more transformative:
- Set aside a daily moment with your spouse for prayer.
- Keep a prayer journal, writing down answered prayers.
- Personalize each prayer with your own story.
Ask yourself: How can prayer bring more peace into my home today?
If you’ve lost someone you love, you may also find comfort in these prayers for a husband in heaven or these prayers for grandma’s soul. And for building consistency, explore these sacred prayers for Tuesday nights.
Remember, prayer is not just about asking it’s about listening, trusting, and finding hope and encouragement in God’s presence. May these prayers be a light in your journey of enduring love, faith-based marriage support, and reconciliation and renewal.