Prayers For Marriages in Crisis

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Most couples accept that problems are part of life and love. Over time, they usually learn to talk about problems, cope with them and adapt to them. But a crisis in marriage is different. It can threaten to tear apart the very fabric of the relationship. A marriage crisis can take the form of affairs, substance abuse, spousal abandonment, abuse, betrayal, intense conflict and extreme financial problems. When a couple experiences a crisis, the result is alienation, mistrust or brokenness. A crisis involves an unstable condition that creates some sort of impending change. Something has happened to cause a couple to question whether their marriage can survive, and they have to face a major decision. A couple in crises may attempt to endure the situation or they may work to resolve it. A couple can live with a problem, but they’ll have to make a major change to resolve a crisis. When you’re dealing with a season of crisis, you can turn to God and trust in the power of prayer. Here are five prayers for marriages in crisis.

A Prayer For Strength

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We don’t have a guarantee they won’t face problems, but they do have resources God makes available – His Word, His Spirit and His church. Though your crisis seems daunting, you can pray as the psalmist did: "But as for me – poor and in pain – let Your salvation protect me, God” (Psalm 69:29). If your marriage is in crisis and you’re in need of strength, turn to this prayer: Psalm 59:91-10 says, “You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely. God will go before me and will let me gloat over those who slander me.” Grant that we may have a strong assurance that You are able to defend the covenant that we entrusted to You on our wedding day.

A Prayer For Wisdom

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No matter how sever your crisis, you can find people who have experience, information, and wisdom to help you deal with it. Seek out experts who have extensive knowledge about your particular situation and who can offer a perspective or approach that benefits your marriage. Proverbs 8:17 tells us that those who seek wisdom find it. Take advantage of this powerful gift. The One that can provide the best wisdom is God. If your marriage is in crisis and you’re in need of wisdom and revelation, turn to this prayer: Ephesians 1:17 says, “I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.” Impart Your wisdom and revelation to us so that we are able to speak the truth in love to each other.

A Prayer For God's Power

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If a crisis has occurred or if problems have become unmanageable, you have a right to feel upside-down. Your entire life has changed. Your body, mind and emotions are thrown out of balance. But luckily, God is a very present help in times of trouble. If your marriage is in crisis, and you need to see how the power of God can be at work in your marriage, pray this prayer. Romans 8:11 says, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of His Spirit who lives in you.” Give us eyes to see that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead can revive our love and affection for each other.

A Prayer For Faith

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A crisis should bring a couple out of isolation and into support. We can take our struggles to God and to those who represent His love. As a couple, go in humility to the Lord and to people who care about you. Don’t be alone: "Carry one another’s burdens; in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ" (Galatians 6:2). If your marriage is in crisis and you are in need of a firm faith foundation in your relationship, pray this prayer. 1 Corinthians 1:9, “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” Secure our marriage in Your firm faith foundation using the miracle of unity to show the world how faithful and powerful You are.

A Prayer For God's Word

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God’s Word speaks on many issues that relate to adjustment in marriage, including communication, dealing with conflict, decision-making and finances. The Bible tells us, “Knowing their thoughts, he said to them, ‘Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.'” If your marriage is in crisis and you’re in need of God’s Word to make your relationship new, pray this prayer. James 1:22 says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” Teach us to be doers of Your Word and live humbly acknowledging Your Will and power to make all things new.