Marriage is a holy bond designed by God to join two individuals in love and faith. Praying over your marriage is a powerful way to draw God’s blessings, guidance, and protection into your relationship. Whether you’re newlyweds or celebrating decades together, these Bible verses will encourage and strengthen your marriage.
Bible Verses For Your Marriage
Here are 20 Bible verses to pray over your marriage:
Ecclesiastes 4:12
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Pray for God to be the third strand in your marriage, strengthening your bond and making it strong against difficulties.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud… It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Pray for a heart of patience, kindness, and selfless love that mirrors God’s perfect love for us.
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
Ask God to help you cultivate a love that brings unity and happiness in your relationship.
Ephesians 4:2-3
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.”
Pray for humility and gentleness in communication, and for peace to reign in your home.
Genesis 2:24
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Pray for a deep sense of unity in your marriage, that you may live as one in heart, mind, and spirit.
1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”
Ask God for a love that forgives and overlooks each other’s shortcomings.
Proverbs 31:10
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
Pray that both partners will strive for noble character and seek to honor one another.
Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.”
Pray for sacrificial love, that each spouse would serve the other selflessly, just as Christ serves the church.
Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.”
Pray for purity, honor, and faithfulness in your marriage, both physically and emotionally.
Proverbs 18:22
“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.”
Thank God for the gift of marriage and pray for His favor and blessings over your relationship.
Song of Solomon 8:6-7
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave… Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.”
Pray for an unbreakable love that stands firm, no matter the storms you face together.
Philippians 2:3-4
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
Pray for a selfless attitude in marriage, that both spouses would place the other’s needs above their own.
Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Ask God to cultivate devotion and mutual respect in your marriage.
Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Pray for God’s protection over your marriage, that no external forces would break the bond He has created.
Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
Pray for steadfast love, even in times of uncertainty or hardship, trusting that God’s covenant of peace will remain.
1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
Ask God to remind you of His love as the foundation for your love towards one another.
James 1:19
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.”
Pray for wisdom and patience in communication, seeking to listen more than speak and react in love, not anger.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
Ask God to help you speak words of encouragement and build each other up daily.
Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Pray for hope and confidence in God’s plan for your marriage, trusting in His guidance and provision.
Matthew 6:33
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Ask God to help both you and your spouse keep Him at the center of your marriage, seeking His kingdom above all else.
Final Thoughts
Praying for your marriage is a great way to honor God and protect your relationship. As you include these Bible verses into your prayers, remember that God is the author of love, and His desire is to see your marriage prosper. With God at the foundation, your marriage can become a strong, happy, and lasting relationship that reflects His glory.
