{"id":1776,"date":"2020-09-19T20:20:53","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-492593-1556763.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2020-09-19T20:20:53","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T19:20:53","slug":"12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Incredibly Powerful Prayers for Married Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayers_for_Married_Couples\"><\/span>Prayers for Married Couples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660f2490b52ef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660f2490b52ef\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Prayers_for_Married_Couples\" title=\"Prayers for Married Couples\">Prayers for Married Couples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Here_are_some_ideas_prayer_for_couples\" title=\"Here are some ideas: prayer for couples\">Here are some ideas: prayer for couples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#IDEAS_FOR_PRAYER_FOR_COUPLES_PDF_DOWNLOAD\" title=\"IDEAS FOR PRAYER FOR COUPLES PDF DOWNLOAD\">IDEAS FOR PRAYER FOR COUPLES PDF DOWNLOAD<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Prayers_for_married_couples_corporate_prayer\" title=\"Prayers for married couples corporate prayer:\">Prayers for married couples corporate prayer:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_I_am_grateful_for_my_wifehusband_today_They_are_a_gift_help_to_always_hold_onto_this_knowledge_even_when_I_cannot_see_it\" title=\"Lord, I am grateful for my wife\/husband today. They are a gift, help to always hold onto this knowledge even when I cannot see it.\">Lord, I am grateful for my wife\/husband today. They are a gift, help to always hold onto this knowledge even when I cannot see it.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Father_I_am_sorry_for_all_the_things_I_have_donenot_done_to_hurt_my_spouse_knowingly_or_unknowingly\" title=\" Father, I am sorry for all the things I have done\/not done to hurt my spouse, knowingly or unknowingly.\"> Father, I am sorry for all the things I have done\/not done to hurt my spouse, knowingly or unknowingly.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Heal_us_of_issues_that_we_are_yet_to_realise_are_issues_Fill_our_union_with_divine_harmony\" title=\" Heal us of issues that we are yet to realise are issues. Fill our union with divine harmony.\"> Heal us of issues that we are yet to realise are issues. Fill our union with divine harmony.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_give_me_the_grace_to_overlook_my_husbandwifes_shortcomings_May_their_goodness_not_be_lost_on_me\" title=\" Lord give me the grace to overlook my husband\/wife\u2019s shortcomings! May their goodness not be lost on me.\"> Lord give me the grace to overlook my husband\/wife\u2019s shortcomings! May their goodness not be lost on me.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_give_us_a_vision_for_our_family_and_for_our_marriage\" title=\" Lord give us a vision for our family and for our marriage.\"> Lord give us a vision for our family and for our marriage.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_you_are_the_rock_on_which_this_marriage_is_built_on\" title=\" Lord, you are the rock on which this marriage is built on!\"> Lord, you are the rock on which this marriage is built on!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#We_will_speak_life_into_one_another_at_all_times\" title=\" We will speak life into one another at all times.\"> We will speak life into one another at all times.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Father_we_speak_peace_into_our_home_now_and_forevermore\" title=\" Father, we speak peace into our home, now and forevermore.\"> Father, we speak peace into our home, now and forevermore.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_give_us_the_grace_to_serve_you_all_the_days_of_our_lives\" title=\" Lord give us the grace to serve you, all the days of our lives.\"> Lord give us the grace to serve you, all the days of our lives.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Teach_me_to_love_my_wifehusband_as_you_loved_us_giving_all\" title=\" Teach me to love my wife\/husband as you loved us, giving all.\"> Teach me to love my wife\/husband as you loved us, giving all.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Lord_give_me_the_wisdom_to_be_a_worthy_helper_for_my_husbandwife_To_push_them_to_where_you_want_them_to_be\" title=\" Lord, give me the wisdom to be a worthy helper for my husband\/wife. To push them to where you want them to be.\"> Lord, give me the wisdom to be a worthy helper for my husband\/wife. To push them to where you want them to be.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Your_plans_for_us_will_come_to_fruition_in_Jesus_name\" title=\" Your plans for us will come to fruition, in Jesus\u2019 name.\"> Your plans for us will come to fruition, in Jesus\u2019 name.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerrelay.com\/12-incredibly-powerful-prayers-married-couples\/#Prayers_for_couples\" title=\"Prayers for couples\">Prayers for couples<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriages are beautiful by design. They are by no means easy. It should be a no-brainer. You are bringing two unique individuals who will differ in mannerisms and opinion. They are coming from different background, with different experiences and beliefs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They each bring their own pains, hurts and issues to the table. It\u2019s a melting pot. P<a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/personal-intercessory-prayer-peace\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rayers for married couples are prayer points designed to harness these forces and bring Godly peace<\/a> and harmony. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"true\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"prayerrelay-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Couples Prayer Picks\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"b99ebb8a8cb8f7610d2c3b7fa4a0e4ec\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1519523998,0736946691,1939754097,B00AEB3BWO\";\n<\/script>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a saying that goes, \u201cA family that prays together stays together.\u201d This is not in reference to just going through the motions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prayerelay.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prayer<\/a> is a place of pure vulnerability. It is supposed to be a place where you lay the cards down before God. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I encourage couples to make time to pray alone as well as together as a couple, as both <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/setting-prayer-times\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer times<\/a> are of equal importance. There are a few things that you may want to clear up before going into this. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_some_ideas_prayer_for_couples\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ideas: prayer for couples<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take turns to pray, one <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-nations\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer point<\/a> at a time.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by telling each other how you feel. \u201cWhen you did they I felt this.\u201d Don\u2019t carry unresolved anger and hurt into prayer. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your spouse one thing you appreciated about them today. \u201cThank you for doing such and such for\/with me today!\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-of-gratitude\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gratitude is prayer<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with gratitude.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confess your shortcomings before God and your spouse. Agree not to hold these things against each other, right from the start.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray into a vision that you share.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pray over challenges that you collectively have.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take turns to pray over each other.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=794%2C1123&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"IDEAS FOR PRAYER FOR COUPLES\" class=\"wp-image-1779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?w=794&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=768%2C1086&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=724%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=42%2C60&amp;ssl=1 42w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.jpg?resize=640%2C905&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IDEAS_FOR_PRAYER_FOR_COUPLES_PDF_DOWNLOAD\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IDEAS-FOR-PRAYER-FOR-COUPLES.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IDEAS FOR PRAYER FOR COUPLES PDF DOWNLOAD<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayers_for_married_couples_corporate_prayer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayers for married couples corporate prayer:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_I_am_grateful_for_my_wifehusband_today_They_are_a_gift_help_to_always_hold_onto_this_knowledge_even_when_I_cannot_see_it\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lord, I am grateful for my wife\/husband today. They are a gift, help to always hold onto this knowledge even when I cannot see it.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gratitude is a grand form of prayer. Galvanise your marriage, starting with thanking God for what he has given you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Proverbs 19:14<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHouses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Father_I_am_sorry_for_all_the_things_I_have_donenot_done_to_hurt_my_spouse_knowingly_or_unknowingly\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Father, I am sorry for all the things I have done\/not done to hurt my spouse, knowingly or unknowingly.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often hurt our spouses without realising it. When we forgive, we too are forgiven. Asking for forgiveness from your spouse as well as from God gives your marriage a holistic feel.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heal_us_of_issues_that_we_are_yet_to_realise_are_issues_Fill_our_union_with_divine_harmony\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Heal us of issues that we are yet to realise are issues. Fill our union with divine harmony.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most couples don\u2019t even realise when their relationships are deteriorating. Christians who have the guidance of the Holy Spirit cannot be blindsided. You have the ear of God, who is omniscient and omnipresent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>James 5:16<\/strong> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-nations\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Hebrews 4:16<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New International Version (NIV)<\/span><\/p><p><b>16 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us then approach God\u2019s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/difference-between-grace-mercy\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_give_me_the_grace_to_overlook_my_husbandwifes_shortcomings_May_their_goodness_not_be_lost_on_me\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord give me the grace to overlook my husband\/wife\u2019s shortcomings! May their goodness not be lost on me.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is very easy to focus on the shortcomings of your husband\/wife. There are many great characteristics that they have. Our eyes should not be blinded from these. The world puts a lot of pressure on us to be perfect. This makes it easy to then only look at what our better half does wrong, ignoring other things.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Matthew 6:14<\/strong> &#8220;For if you forgive others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_give_us_a_vision_for_our_family_and_for_our_marriage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord give us a vision for our family and for our marriage.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Christian couple cannot afford to function devoid of vision. This should not be your portion. Stretch your hand towards the Lord with the regard of seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/en.oxforddictionaries.com\/definition\/vision\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vision<\/a>. Accepting that we are blind, open our eyes. Show us the way, oh Lord.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><b>Proverbs 29:18 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hosea 4:6<\/strong> My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. &#8220;Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_you_are_the_rock_on_which_this_marriage_is_built_on\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord, you are the rock on which this marriage is built on!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever we build alone, without the Lord is built on sand. It will fall apart. It may not fall apart immediately, but the countdown has begun. When you build on the rock of ages, you build eternally. Dr Myles Munroe famously said that God is not obligated to finish what he does not start with us.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Matthew 7:24-27<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build Your House on the Rock<\/span><\/p><p><b>24 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEveryone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. <\/span><b>25 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. <\/span><b>26 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.<\/span><b>27 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"We_will_speak_life_into_one_another_at_all_times\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We will speak life into one another at all times.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Our words carry great power. With great power comes great responsibility. This is something that we often neglect as we go about our day. May your words be used to build your marriage, and not to destroy your marriage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Proverbs 15:1<\/strong>&nbsp;A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.<\/p><p><strong>Proverbs 18:21 <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Father_we_speak_peace_into_our_home_now_and_forevermore\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Father, we speak peace into our home, now and forevermore.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The world is filled with bustle and hassle. We have to be able to maintain our peace. When one spouse loses their peace, they begin to steal peace from their husband\/wife. Let that not be your portion. May peace be your portion. Let your marriage be filled with divine peace through Christ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Philippians 4:7<\/strong><\/p><p><b>7 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_give_us_the_grace_to_serve_you_all_the_days_of_our_lives\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord give us the grace to serve you, all the days of our lives.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what we may want to do, our purpose is service. We are called to serve the Lord, our communities and our spouses. Family is the first ministry. A couple that serves together is strengthened. This means that your partner is part of your actions, and understand what you are doing. More importantly, they are a part of what you are doing. May your marriage be committed to serving the Lord!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Joshua 24:15<\/strong><\/p><p><b>15 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teach_me_to_love_my_wifehusband_as_you_loved_us_giving_all\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Teach me to love my wife\/husband as you loved us, giving all.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We are inherently selfish beings. Our world teaches us that each man should be for himself. Yet, God showed his love by giving his very best. Your marriage should be about giving your husband\/wife your very best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>John 3:16<\/strong><\/p><p><b>16 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Matthew 23:11<\/strong> \u201cThe greatest among you will be your servant.\u201d &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lord_give_me_the_wisdom_to_be_a_worthy_helper_for_my_husbandwife_To_push_them_to_where_you_want_them_to_be\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lord, give me the wisdom to be a worthy helper for my husband\/wife. To push them to where you want them to be.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The greatest worry for most couples is that their spouse would become a leech to what God is seeking to do in you. You cannot afford to pull away in all different sides. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/wedding-prayers-marriage-prayer-points-singles\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer is that your marriage<\/a> would become an incubator for your destiny! Your marriage will be an incubator for your husband\/wife&#8217;s destiny!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Galatians 6:2<\/strong><\/p><p><b>2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_plans_for_us_will_come_to_fruition_in_Jesus_name\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your plans for us will come to fruition, in Jesus\u2019 name.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>May <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/god-has-a-plan-for-you\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God be the co-author of every plan<\/a> developed in your marriage. May he be the director of all you set to do. More importantly, may he be the firm foundation on whom you build it all. Father you alone now the plans that you have for us! We buy into these plans, whatever they are. This marriage will move by faith and not by sight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong>Jeremiah 1:5<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New International Version (NIV)<\/span><\/p><p><b>5 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBefore I formed you in the womb I knew<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;you,<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before you were born I set you apart;<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prayers_for_couples\"><\/span>Prayers for couples<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?ssl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=794%2C1123&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Powerful Prayers for Couples\" class=\"wp-image-1778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?w=794&amp;ssl=1 794w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=212%2C300&amp;ssl=1 212w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=768%2C1086&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=724%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=42%2C60&amp;ssl=1 42w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.prayerrelay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/12-Incredibly-Powerful-Prayers-for-Married-Couples.png?resize=640%2C905&amp;ssl=1 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I trust this has been a blessing and will empower your <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-for-new-couple\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">couple prayer<\/a> time. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-stop-divorce-restore-marriage\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prayer is that your marriage<\/a> would be stronger than ever! We believe that the Lord has incredible plans for couples. <a href=\"https:\/\/prayerrelay.com\/prayer-points-for-marriage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stronger marriages<\/a> make for a stronger church. We need that. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prayers for married couples will be a massive catalyst for building a rehabilitating culture of prayer. Couples that pray together stay together. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap has-medium-font-size\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to help us with the vision, partner with us through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/prayerrelay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prayers for Married Couples Marriages are beautiful by design. They are by no means easy. It should be a no-brainer. You are bringing two unique individuals who will differ in mannerisms and opinion. They are coming from different background, with different experiences and beliefs. 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