Every marriage goes through phases.
There are days of laughter. There are days of silence. There are moments of passion and also of distance.

But when the crisis hits, the pain seems more intense. The heart becomes heavy. Conversation disappears. And sometimes the only thing that remains is the will not to give up.

If you are going through this difficult time in your marriage, know this: God cares.
He sees the silent tears. He hears the murmured prayers. And, above all, has the power to restore what seems broken.

In this post, you'll find simple, sincere and profound prayers - to strengthen your marriage in crisis. They're not magic formulas, but words that connect your heart with the only One capable of transforming the impossible.

Shall we go together?

God can still restore

Before praying, it's important to remember: there's nothing God can't fix.

Even when communication stops.
Even when love seems to have cooled.
Even when confidence is shaken.

God is still at work.
He restores homes. He softens hearts. Heals hurts. And he can rekindle feelings that seemed lost.

"Behold, I make all things new." (Revelation 21:5)

If you believe, keep going. If you're tired, just whisper: "Lord, I need you."
That's the beginning of change.

1# Prayer to break pride

Sir,
Today I recognize that pride has kept us apart.
There are words that I kept back when I should have said them.
There are apologies I didn't ask for out of stubbornness.
There are gestures I've stopped making out of sorrow.

Help us to let go of our pride.
He teaches us to forgive and to ask for forgiveness.
Break down the walls we have built between us.
And he builds bridges where there is only distance.

May our love be stronger than our ego.
And may the Lord be the center of everything.

Amen.

2# Prayer to restore dialogue

Dad,
Our house has been silent.
Words became weapons. Looks were lost.
And I've missed having a real conversation.

It teaches us to speak with respect.
Give us the patience to listen.
Take away the anger that interrupts.
And he puts words on our lips that heal, not hurt.

Restore the dialog between us.
That we listen to each other again, not just respond.
And let love be our language again.

Amen.

3# Prayer for emotional healing

God,
There are wounds in our relationship.
Some old. Some recent.
And they all hurt.

But I believe that the Lord is the God who heals.

Heal the harsh words that have been spoken.
Heals broken promises.
Heal the gestures that hurt.
It heals disappointment and frustration.

It touches our emotions.
It frees us from hurt, fear and insecurity.
And he plants new hope in us.

Amen.

4# Prayer to rekindle love

Sir,
Our love seems to have been lost in the midst of routine, problems and demands.
But I still believe in him. I believe in us.

Rekindle the affection.
It rekindles admiration.
It rekindles the desire to care, to be close, to build together.

It takes the coldness out of us.
Take away the indifference.
And it makes love blossom again - now more mature, stronger, more real.

I commit our relationship into your hands.
Do what only the Lord can do.

Amen.

5# Prayer for wisdom in crisis

Dad,
My heart is confused.
I don't know what to say. I don't know what to do.
Sometimes I don't even know what to feel.

It gives me wisdom to deal with this crisis.
Show me when to speak - and when to keep quiet.
He guides me in my decisions.
It frees me from impulsive attitudes.
And he teaches me to see others through the eyes of love, not hurt.

May I know how to act with wisdom and grace.
And may your Spirit guide every step.

Amen.

Marriage is God's project

If it was God who brought them together, He won't let it fall apart.

Even if everything seems messy now, He's still in control.
Your marriage may go through phases, but it doesn't have to end in crisis.

God specializes in restoring what the world considers lost.

Practical tips along with prayer

1# Pray even if you don't want to
Prayer doesn't depend on motivation - it depends on surrender. Even without strength, talk to God.

2# Avoid harboring grievances with third parties
Getting things off your chest with God is better than generating gossip or resentment.

3# Read the Bible together (or on your own)
Verses about forgiveness, love and reconciliation nourish faith on difficult days.

4# Bet on small gestures
A coffee made with love. A sincere "good morning". A silent hug. Affection rebuilds little by little.

5# Seek help if you need it
It's not a sign of failure to seek counseling. Sometimes God uses people to guide the way to healing.

See also: 3 a.m. prayer for grace

April 7th, 2025