Every marriage faces seasons of struggle—moments when love feels strained, communication fades, and hope seems distant. Yet, even in these moments of pain, God’s power to restore remains greater than any problem. A troubled marriage is not beyond repair when both hearts turn toward the One who created love itself. God specializes in mending what’s broken, healing what’s wounded, and bringing beauty out of brokenness.
These 23 prayers, grounded in Scripture, are for couples who feel distant, discouraged, or uncertain about their future together. Each verse reminds us that God’s grace can rebuild trust, renew affection, and restore unity. As you pray through these passages, invite the Holy Spirit to soften hearts, guide words, and breathe new life into your marriage.
23 Prayer For A Troubled Marriage
1. Matthew 19:26
“But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’”
When a marriage feels beyond repair, this verse reminds us that God is not limited by human impossibility. His power can restore what seems lost and rekindle love that has faded. What we cannot fix, He can transform through His grace.
Lord, we place our brokenness before You, believing that nothing is impossible for You. Heal the wounds between us and bring back the love that once united our hearts. Restore our marriage with Your supernatural power and peace.
2. Ephesians 4:31–32
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you… Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
Bitterness and unforgiveness are the silent destroyers of relationships. This verse calls us to replace resentment with compassion and grace. When couples choose forgiveness, they invite healing into their marriage.
Lord, cleanse our hearts of bitterness and anger. Teach us to forgive one another as You have forgiven us. Let kindness and tenderness restore what conflict has broken.
3. 1 Corinthians 13:7
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”
This verse defines love’s resilience—love that doesn’t give up even when times are hard. God’s love empowers couples to endure trials, believe in redemption, and hope beyond disappointment.
Lord, strengthen our love to endure every hardship. Help us to bear one another’s burdens with patience and hope. Renew our faith in the power of love that never fails.
4. Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Forgiveness is the key that unlocks peace in a troubled marriage. Holding onto past pain only deepens division, but grace opens the door for new beginnings. God’s example of forgiveness shows us the way to reconciliation.
Lord, help us to bear with each other’s weaknesses and let go of old hurts. Fill our hearts with Your forgiveness so that healing may begin. Teach us to love with renewed grace and humility.
5. Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
Words have the power to heal or harm. This verse reminds us that gentle communication builds bridges, while anger tears them down. In a troubled marriage, softness and humility can quiet storms and restore peace.
Lord, teach us to speak gently and listen with patience. Let our words bring healing instead of hurt. Replace harshness with compassion and help us communicate with love.
6. James 1:19
“Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
Listening is an act of love. Many conflicts stem from misunderstanding, but when we slow down to hear each other’s hearts, peace begins to grow. God calls couples to patience and empathy in every conversation.
Lord, help us to listen more and react less. Give us understanding and compassion for one another’s pain. Calm our tempers and help us communicate with grace and wisdom.
7. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
This verse reveals the power of love to heal wounds and restore relationships. When couples love with sincerity, that love begins to mend what words or actions have damaged. God’s love within us is the glue that holds marriages together.
Lord, rekindle our love and make it sincere. Cover our marriage with the love that forgives, heals, and restores. Let our hearts beat once again with the same passion that first brought us together.
8. Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
When pain feels overwhelming, God draws near. This verse assures couples that He doesn’t abandon them in sorrow—He comforts and restores their hope. In the quiet places of brokenness, His presence brings peace.
Lord, meet us in our pain and hold our hearts close. Heal what is broken and strengthen our faith in Your presence. Remind us that You are near, even in our darkest moments.
9. Ecclesiastes 4:12
“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”
A marriage rooted in God is stronger than any challenge. When couples invite Him into their relationship, He becomes the third strand that binds them together with divine strength.
Lord, become the center of our marriage once again. Strengthen our bond with Your Spirit so that nothing can tear it apart. Make us one in purpose, love, and faith.
10. Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
In seasons of marital struggle, this verse offers a roadmap: stay hopeful, patient, and prayerful. God works through perseverance, shaping both hearts through trials into something stronger and more beautiful.
Lord, fill us with hope that outlasts our pain. Teach us patience as You work in our hearts. Help us remain steadfast in prayer, trusting that You are healing what we cannot see.
11. Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”
Healing in marriage begins with personal renewal. When each heart surrenders to God, He replaces bitterness with peace and resentment with compassion. A clean heart opens the door to reconciliation.
Lord, cleanse our hearts from pride and hurt. Renew our spirits and fill us with humility and love. Begin Your work of healing in us so that we may be whole together.
12. Philippians 2:3–4
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
Selflessness revives love. This verse calls couples to put one another’s needs above personal pride. When humility replaces ego, understanding and peace return to the relationship.
Lord, teach us to serve each other in humility. Help us to put love before pride and compassion before being right. Let our marriage reflect the humility of Christ.
13. Hebrews 13:4
“Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
This verse calls for purity and honor in marriage. Trust and faithfulness are vital to healing brokenness. When couples return to honoring their vows, God restores what sin has damaged.
Lord, purify our hearts and renew our commitment to faithfulness. Let our marriage be a sanctuary of trust and honor. Heal any betrayal and rebuild the foundation of our love.
14. Isaiah 43:19
“Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?”
Even in seasons of despair, God is capable of creating something new. This verse reminds couples that He can breathe life into what seems lifeless and make love bloom again.
Lord, do a new thing in our marriage today. Revive the love that has grown cold and bring fresh hope into our hearts. Let Your renewal spring forth and transform our relationship completely.
15. Proverbs 3:3–4
“Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Faithfulness and steadfast love must be chosen daily. These virtues form the backbone of every strong marriage. When couples cling to them, they rebuild what conflict has torn down.
Lord, bind love and faithfulness around our hearts. Help us to remain loyal and devoted through every challenge. Let Your steadfast love be the foundation of our renewed bond.
16. Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Rebuilding takes time and perseverance. This verse encourages couples to keep doing what is right even when progress feels slow. God promises that faithfulness will eventually bear fruit.
Lord, help us not to give up when the road feels long. Give us strength to keep showing love, grace, and patience. Let us reap the harvest of healing You have prepared for us.
17. Psalm 127:1
“Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”
A marriage cannot thrive without God at its foundation. This verse reminds couples to let Him be the builder of their relationship. His presence ensures that every effort leads to lasting peace.
Lord, rebuild our marriage according to Your design. Be the foundation of our home and the strength of our love. Without You, we labor in vain—so we invite You to build with us.
18. Micah 7:7
“But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.”
When all else fails, hope remains. This verse teaches that waiting on God brings answers that time and effort alone cannot produce. Prayer opens the way for divine restoration.
Lord, we look to You as our source of healing. Hear our prayers and restore our marriage in Your time and way. Help us wait in faith, trusting that You will move on our behalf.
19. 2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”
God specializes in transformation. When couples surrender their pain to Christ, He creates something new and beautiful out of what once was broken. Renewal begins in His grace.
Lord, make us new in You. Wash away the pain of the past and fill us with renewed love and commitment. Let our marriage become a testimony of Your redemptive power.
20. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord… plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
Even when the future feels uncertain, God’s plan is full of hope. He desires peace, not destruction, for every marriage that surrenders to His will. Trusting His plan opens the path to healing.
Lord, we surrender our marriage to Your plan. Replace our fear with faith and our anxiety with peace. Lead us into the future You have prepared for us—a future filled with hope.
21. Romans 15:5–6
“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus.”
Harmony in marriage comes from God’s Spirit working in both hearts. This verse encourages couples to seek unity through patience and encouragement, trusting that God can restore peace.
Lord, grant us harmony through Your Spirit. Let endurance and encouragement define our relationship. Unite our hearts in Christ so that we may glorify You together.
22. Zechariah 9:12
“Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.”
Even in loss, God promises restoration. For couples who feel hopeless, this verse brings assurance that returning to Him brings double blessing and renewal. He restores more than what was lost.
Lord, we return to You as our stronghold. Restore what the enemy has taken and renew our love with greater strength. Let double blessing flow from this season of healing.
23. Ephesians 3:20
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.”
God’s restoration always exceeds expectation. When couples surrender to Him, His power brings reconciliation, peace, and joy beyond imagination. He is still the God of miracles.
Lord, we believe You can do more than we could ever ask or imagine. Let Your power work within our marriage and bring beauty from our brokenness. Fill us with faith, love, and lasting peace.
Conclusion
A troubled marriage is not the end—it’s an invitation for God to do His greatest work. Through prayer, humility, and forgiveness, He turns pain into purpose and despair into renewal. Every verse above carries a promise that no relationship is too far gone for His redeeming grace.
As you continue to pray, remember that healing begins one surrendered moment at a time. Let love, patience, and forgiveness take root again, and trust that God’s hand is already rebuilding what once felt beyond repair.
