I’ll be honest—marriage is one of the most beautiful, yet sometimes challenging, journeys I’ve ever walked. As much as I love my spouse, there are days when misunderstandings creep in, stress takes its toll, or life simply feels overwhelming. That’s why I’ve learned to turn first to prayer. Inviting God into my marriage has been the best decision I’ve ever made. It gives me peace, renews my hope, and draws my heart closer to my partner in ways nothing else can.
If you’re anything like me, you want your marriage not just to survive but to truly thrive—to overflow with love, passion, joy, and God’s unwavering favor. That’s exactly why I’ve put together these 35 powerful and, yes, “hot” prayer points. Each one is anchored in Scripture, speaking life directly over your marriage. Whether you’re newlyweds or decades in, I pray these words become a daily lifeline that transforms your relationship from the inside out.
1. Lord, build our marriage on Christ the solid rock so nothing can shake us.
👉 Matthew 7:24-25 — “A wise man… built his house on the rock.”
2. Let love and understanding grow daily between us, overflowing like a mighty river.
👉 Philippians 1:9 — “That your love may abound more and more.”
3. Father, protect our marriage from every plan of the enemy, seen and unseen.
👉 Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.”
4. Fill our home with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.
👉 Philippians 4:7 — “The peace of God… will guard your hearts.”
5. Help us to honor, respect, and cherish each other daily.
👉 Ephesians 5:33 — “Each one of you also must love his wife… and the wife must respect her husband.”
6. Lord, ignite passion and intimacy between us that never fades.
👉 Proverbs 5:18-19 — “Rejoice in the wife of your youth… let her breasts satisfy you always.”
7. Make us quick to forgive, slow to anger, and rich in mercy toward each other.
👉 James 1:19-20 — “Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”
8. Bind us together with cords of unity that cannot be broken.
👉 Ecclesiastes 4:12 — “A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
9. Teach us to pray together, drawing closer to You and each other.
👉 Matthew 18:19-20 — “If two of you agree… it will be done.”
10. Let our marriage be a shining testimony that draws others to Christ.
👉 Matthew 5:16 — “Let your light shine before others.”
11. Guard our hearts from lust, temptation, and anything that defiles.
👉 Job 31:1 — “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully.”
12. Prosper the work of our hands so we can provide and be generous.
👉 Psalm 90:17 — “Establish the work of our hands for us.”
13. May our words build up and not tear down, speaking life over each other.
👉 Proverbs 18:21 — “The tongue has the power of life and death.”
14. Keep us faithful and loyal to each other all our days.
👉 Hebrews 13:4 — “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure.”
15. Lord, heal every past wound or baggage that could harm our marriage.
👉 Psalm 147:3 — “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
16. Give us wisdom to raise godly children who love and serve You.
👉 Proverbs 22:6 — “Train up a child in the way he should go.”
17. Break every generational curse that seeks to repeat itself in our marriage.
👉 Galatians 3:13 — “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.”
18. Let laughter, joy, and lightheartedness fill our home daily.
👉 Proverbs 17:22 — “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
19. Help us trust You fully with our finances, future, and family.
👉 Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”
20. Make us partners who spur one another on to love and good works.
👉 Hebrews 10:24 — “Let us consider how we may spur one another on.”
21. Keep us humble, always willing to admit wrong and seek forgiveness.
👉 1 Peter 5:5 — “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
22. Lord, let our marriage overflow with gratitude in every season.
👉 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — “Give thanks in all circumstances.”
23. Surround our marriage with godly friends and mentors who speak life.
👉 Proverbs 13:20 — “He who walks with the wise grows wise.”
24. Give us spiritual discernment to recognize and reject the devil’s schemes.
👉 2 Corinthians 2:11 — “So that Satan might not outwit us.”
25. Let kindness be the language of our home, even in conflict.
👉 Ephesians 4:32 — “Be kind and compassionate to one another.”
26. Lord, teach us to be patient with each other’s weaknesses and flaws.
👉 Colossians 3:13 — “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances.”
27. Fill our hearts with Your love so it overflows into every conversation and touch.
👉 Romans 5:5 — “God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”
28. Bless our intimacy to be fulfilling, joyful, and honoring to You.
👉 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 — “The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.”
29. May we grow old together, loving deeper with each passing year.
👉 Psalm 128:6 — “May you live to see your children’s children.”
30. Help us make time for each other, protecting our marriage from busyness.
👉 Song of Songs 7:11-12 — “Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside… let us spend the night.”
31. Teach us to depend on You daily for strength, wisdom, and hope.
👉 Psalm 121:1-2 — “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
32. Renew our hearts daily so we never take each other for granted.
👉 Lamentations 3:22-23 — “His compassions never fail. They are new every morning.”
33. Let our marriage bring You glory and expand Your kingdom on earth.
👉 1 Corinthians 10:31 — “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”
34. Lord, unite us in purpose so we run our race hand in hand for You.
👉 Amos 3:3 — “Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?”
35. Keep our hearts forever tender toward You and toward each other.
👉 Ezekiel 36:26 — “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you.”
Conclusion
Praying over my marriage has changed how I see my spouse, our future, and even myself. It reminds me that this bond is more than a contract—it’s a holy covenant designed by God, and He delights in helping us grow deeper in love. Each of these prayer points is more than just hopeful words; they’re declarations backed by God’s own promises. When I pray them, I stand firm, knowing He’s working even when I can’t see it.
So keep these prayers close—whisper them when you’re happy, shout them when you’re desperate, and hold onto them when times feel tough. I truly believe God will honor every word spoken in faith. May your marriage be strengthened, healed, and ignited with a passion and purpose that only He can give.
