18+ Powerful Prayers Against Divorce
Contending for your marriage & praying for your partner is a strategy of warfare. Here are 8+ prayers against divorce to help you in the battle.
If you’re here, it’s not because you gave up—it’s because you’re still fighting. Fighting for connection. For healing. For hope.
And I want you to know: I see you. The silent prayers. The long nights. The emotional tug-of-war between loving deeply and hurting quietly. You’re holding on not because you’re weak—but because you believe God still moves in broken places.
This article wasn’t written with cliché advice or empty encouragement. It was written with you in mind—the woman who believes her marriage is worth contending for. These prayers are weapons. These words are strategy. And the God who hears you? He’s not distant. He’s on the front lines with you.
Whether you’re exhausted, confused, or quietly holding on, let these 18+ powerful prayers guide you, revive your hope, and remind you: there’s still room for miracles.
1. Prayers Against Divorce
Prayer for Help
Dear Lord, I come asking for help to save my marriage. My love for my partner is deep, and I want to grow old with them. Please guide us in our communication and draw us back to the intimacy we once shared. Remind us of the joy in our past and stir up the love that brought us together. Thank you for the gift of marriage. Heal our hearts, send us help, and bring new revelation to strengthen our bond. I trust Philippians 4:13 and wait on You.
Prayer for Forgiveness
Father, thank you for the fruit of the Spirit—love, peace, kindness, and more. I want to reflect these in my marriage. If there’s unforgiveness or bitterness in me, take it away. Let me love my spouse as Christ loves us. Search me, Lord, and free me of anything blocking peace and joy. May our home be filled with grace and understanding. Teach me to forgive quickly and respond with grace.
Prayer for Rekindled Intimacy
Lord, thank you for the love you gave us. I confess I haven’t always been my best. Help us rekindle warmth and tenderness. Step into our marriage and reignite our emotional and physical connection. Give us patience and appreciation for what first brought us together. May your grace guide us back to deeper love. Let our intimacy be rooted in trust and comfort.
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Prayer for Softened Hearts
God, soften my spouse’s heart toward me. Stir compassion and help him see me with empathy. Also, work in me—let my words and actions reflect kindness. In tough conversations, help us stay patient and open. May understanding grow between us. Let your Spirit melt any hardness, pride, or emotional walls.
Prayer to Remove Fear
Father, calm the fears I carry—fear of betrayal, mistreatment, and pain. Replace them with courage and clarity. Heal wounds from the past and help me approach my spouse with love, not anxiety. Strengthen our bond with trust and grace. May fear be replaced by faith and emotional safety.
Prayer for a Sober Mind
Lord, give us clear minds and steady hearts. Help us think before reacting and communicate with love. Let your peace steady our emotions so we build our marriage with patience, not pressure. Let your wisdom shape our steps. Make us quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Prayer Against Irritations and Conflicts
Father, thank you for the love between us. In moments of tension, help us choose patience over irritation. Guide us to handle differences with understanding, not blame. Turn conflicts into bridges that draw us closer in love. Help us create a home where even conflict leads to growth.
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2. Feeling Exhausted?
Sometimes marriage is exhausting. You’re not alone in that. It’s okay to admit you’re tired. In your weakness, there is room for divine strength. Repeat this truth: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13)
Prayer Against Weariness
Lord, I thank you for my spouse and your blessings. Yet right now, I feel drained and weary. The weight of our struggles is heavy. I ask for renewed strength. Breathe life back into me and into our relationship. You’re our anchor, and I trust in your perfect timing. Let your joy become our strength.
Prayer for God’s Will in Marriage
Father, I’m unsure where my marriage is headed. I need your wisdom and clarity. You promised to reveal truth to those who seek you. I trust that promise. Please uncover what we’ve been missing, bring light to our confusion, and guide us in your perfect will. Teach us how to align our hearts with Yours.
3. Are You Fighting Alone?
Your efforts matter. Working on your marriage can grow your faith and character—even when it feels one-sided. Keep going. And ask God to awaken your partner’s heart.
Prayer to Keep Fighting for Love
God, I’m tired of doing this alone. I feel unseen and disconnected. Wrap me in your comfort and remind me I’m not alone. I ask for clear direction and the strength to follow it. You see the full picture, and I trust your plan—even if it looks different than I expected. Give me faith to believe that my love is not in vain.
Prayer Against Divorce and Spiritual Warfare
Lord, we know marriage is sacred—and the enemy wants to divide what You joined. Protect our relationship from every scheme meant to separate us: temptation, emotional affairs, cheating, destructive habits, and voices that stir up bitterness or fear. Guard our hearts from negativity and confusion. Shield us from advice that feels helpful but leads us away from Your truth. Give us wisdom to know what is of You, and courage to reject what isn’t. Surround us with people who speak life, truth, and accountability rooted in Your Word. Let Your Spirit cover our home in peace and unity. Strengthen us to fight for our covenant—not with flesh and blood, but through prayer, discernment, and unwavering love. Amen.
4. When Spouses Repent
When both spouses choose daily repentance and let the Holy Spirit lead, they build a strong foundation for marriage. We can’t even forgive without God’s help. We need Him.
Prayer for a Repentant Spouse and a Cleansed Marriage
Lord, thank you for the power of repentance. We surrender to your Spirit—together and individually. Our hearts are prone to sin, so we ask for daily renewal. Cleanse anything hidden that’s hurting our marriage. Help us walk in righteousness, as a team and as individuals. Create in us clean hearts, and make our union a holy one.
Prayer for an Unsaved Spouse
Father, I lift up my spouse. I long for them to know you. But instead of focusing on their behavior, I choose to grow in faith. Let my life reflect your love. May the light in our home be the light of Christ. Keep shaping me into someone whose love draws them closer to You. Strengthen me to live out my faith with humility and peace.
Prayer to Keep God at the Center
God, I know my marriage thrives when I’m connected to You. Search my heart and remove anything that hinders love. Help me grow closer to you—and may my spouse experience the same transformation. Keep our eyes on you as we make decisions, chase goals, and grow together in purpose. Let our unity glorify you.
Prayer for Provision
Lord, you know what we need—financially and emotionally. I trust you’ll provide as you do for the lilies and birds. Help us steward our resources wisely. Remove the love of money and fill our hearts with contentment and generosity. Teach us to find joy in simplicity and peace in your promises.
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5. Inner Healing in Marriage
Marriage is hard because it touches our deepest wounds. We all carry emotional baggage—and marriage reveals what we’ve buried. Titles, appearances, and church status can’t cover unhealed pain.
Prayer for Emotional and Mental Healing
Father, uncover the hidden emotional wounds in our marriage. Heal depression, anxiety, pride, and any burdens we’ve carried too long. Give us the courage to seek help and grow. Help us take personal responsibility for what we’ve brought into this marriage, and walk in newness. Restore our minds and hearts to wholeness.
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Prayer Against Unhealthy Expectations
God, I need a miracle. Help me surrender unrealistic expectations and let go of the need for quick fixes. Teach me to draw strength from You—not my spouse. Let my identity and fulfillment come from your living water, not from control. May your truth replace all lies I’ve believed about love and worth.
Prayer for Communication and Intimacy
Lord, help us understand each other again. Open our hearts to hear what isn’t being said. Teach us to listen, speak with love, and grow deeper in connection. Let our intimacy—spiritually, emotionally, and physically—reflect your love. Make our home a place of safety and honesty.
Prayer to Compromise
Abba, help me love selflessly. Remove control and give me your wisdom. I want to honor my spouse while also honoring myself. Teach us to meet in the middle, led by your Spirit, in peace and love. Help me to give without fear and receive without guilt. Let your example be our standard.
Remember, you’re not alone. And your marriage still has room for a miracle. “And having done all, stand firm.” — Ephesians 6:13
Awesome teachings and encouragement
Marceline thanks for your comment, you really encouraged me. I am glad that this write up is what you needed :)!
It’s encouraging prayer thank you, I pray to forgive my husband and I stay with him without expectations
Getrude, I’m praying or your marriage and your heart. Be blessed xoxo
I’m so heartbroken. My husband left me and took our son with him. Pray for our marriage to be restored. I need my husband back and my son.
I’m truly sorry for what you’re going through. My thoughts are with you, and I’ll prayer for you and your family tonight. I’m expecting your victory!!!