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‘Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.’ 2 Thessalonians 3:16(NLT)

‘“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. ‘ John 14:27(NLT)

‘Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.’ Philippians 4:7(NLT)

‘You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!’ Isaiah 26:3(NLT)

Praising God

Heavenly Father, Your peace protects, provides for, and promotes greater harmony and satisfaction in our marriage. I praise You for peace that guards us according to Philippians 4:7: 

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Accessing Your peace is as simple as focusing on You. 

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you(Isaiah 26:3).”

Thank You for the gift of peace through Jesus Christ and what it will accomplish in our marriage and in our thoughts, and in our hearts. In Christ’s name, amen.

Praying for Blessing and Intervention

Gracious Lord, fill my spouse with Your peace. Help my spouse to recognize Your presence in their life more fully and guide them in focusing their mind on You rather than on the worries of this world. 

Give my spouse an unshakeable confidence in You as our source of peace and as our provider so that they can rest in You. Make me a model of peace to my spouse by giving me the grace of a gentle spirit. Help us both to look to You first before responding or reacting to each other out of our emotions, especially emotions of worry, fear, anxiety, or disappointment. 

You promise us perfect peace when our minds are focused on You. I ask that You cultivate in my spouse a desire to pray with me and walk with me spiritually so that we develop the habit and routine of always focusing on You. In Christ’s name, Amen. 

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‘You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.’ Psalms 16:11(NLT)

‘Honor and majesty surround him; strength and joy fill his dwelling.’ 1 Chronicles 16:27(NLT)

‘I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Romans 15:13(NLT)

Praising God

Heavenly Father, joy is found in You. Psalm 16:11 tells me, 

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” 

I praise You for being the source of joy not only for myself but for my marriage. I know that You will make known to us the path of life and You will fill us with joy as we abide in Your presence. 

Thank You that the attainment of true joy is found in You and that joy is available to us at any time. 1 Chronicles 16:27 assures us that ‘splendor and majesty are before him [God]; strength and joy are in His dwelling place.’ As a married couple, we can gain both strength and joy simply by remaining in Your presence. You have blessed us with access to You, and I honor Your name in praise. In Christ’s name, amen.

Praying for Blessing and Intervention

Gracious Lord, I pray for my spouse according to Romans 15:13, 

“May the God of hope fill [him/her] with all joy and peace as [he/she trusts in You], so that [he/she] may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” 

Flood my spouse’s spirit with the fullness and power of Your joy. Give them experiences that reignite their playful side. Allow me the chance to be a part of You bringing joy to my spouse. I want to see their smile, laugh, and delight in the abundance of blessings You have given us each day. 

May our home and our marriage be known for the joy we share together. And may that joy overflow into the lives of those around us, for Your glory and their good. In Christ’s name, Amen.

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‘But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!’ Galatians 5:22-23(NLT)

‘But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.’ 1 John 4:8(NLT)

Praising God

Heavenly Father, You are love. 1 John 4:8 tells us, ‘Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.’ Your essence and totality are made up of love. You embody the traits of love that we should live out—traits such as patience, kindness, gentleness, humility, and self-control. . 

I praise You because of Your commitment to love me and to love my spouse in spite of the many ways we may have failed You. I praise You because Your love tempers Your anger toward us and we can appeal to Your faithful love when we need it the most. 

Your love enables us to experience Your forgiveness and blessing, along with Your mercy and favor. Thank You for Your love and for giving us the opportunity to model Your love to each other in our marriage. In Christ’s name, amen.

Praying for Blessing and Intervention

Gracious Lord, I ask that You bless my marriage with a spirit of love. Bless our actions, thoughts, and words with Your love so that we reflect Your love to each other. Help my spouse to love You with all their heart, soul, and mind. Help my spouse to love me more deeply, more passionately, and even more spontaneously. 

Revive and restore the “first love” we once felt for each other when we began to date or started our relationship together. Expand our understanding of what true love looks like. Bless my spouse with the ability to love themselves purely as well. In Christ’s name, Amen.

If you enjoyed these guided prayers and want to discover ways to pray for your husband (or to have your wife pray for you), we want to help you with Prayers for Blessing Over Your Husband. It comes with delightful insights and guided prayers. You can also find daily prayer posts on IG: @capandbuttercup

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