“Lord,
I pray You would protect our marriage from anything that would harm or destroy it. Shield it from our own selfishness and neglect, from the evil plans and desires of others, and from unhealthy or dangerous situations. May there be no thoughts of divorce or infidelity in our hearts, and none in our future.

Set us free from past hurts, memories, and ties from previous relationships, and unrealistic expectations of one another. I pray that there be no jealousy in either of us, or the low self-esteem that precedes that.

Unite us in bond of friendship, commitment, generosity, and understanding. Eliminate our immaturity, hostility or feelings of inadequacy. Help us to make time for one another alone, to nurture and renew the marriage and remind ourselves of the reasons we were married in the first place.”*

In the strong name of Jesus,

Amen

* from The Power of the Praying Wife by Stormie Ormartian