Married couples like Jesus started his earthly ministry and with prayer should also do the same. Prayer is an important part of our lives as believers and it is one of way to know and move the hand of God on every life matter. When couples pray in unity of heart and purpose, the Lord hears.
A resounding promise as given by our Lord is Matthew 18: 19 says “Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven”
We have compiled some prayers that newlyweds should pray, prayers thanking the Lord for their new family, prayers for each other as couples, prayers for their new family, prayers for their unborn children, prayers for unity of purpose, righteous living and many others. As you pray these prayers, great will be your testimonies in Jesus name, Amen.
Thanksgiving prayers for newlyweds
1. Father Lord, I thank you for the precious gift of Marriage from you to Humanity.
2. I honour and appreciate you for your unfailing mercies upon our lives as new couples. Thank you for giving us this new family.
3. Thank you for all the divine guidance that we received throughout the times of our courtship till our wedding,
4. Thank you for making available to us all the required resources before during, and after our wedding.
5. Thank you dear Lord for linking me up divinely with my partner and soulmate, thank you for how you guide us through courtship, and here we are by your abundant grace we’re married and on the path to building a graceful family.
6. Thank you lord for both of our parents who have also been instrumental in our marital lives, we got consent from both families and even more they supported us both morally and financially, we say thank you, Lord.
7. Lord we thank you for all our fellow believers who supported us with not just their prayers, but also showered us with so much love and gifts at our wedding.
8. We can’t appreciate you enough dear Lord for all the provisions we receive in the process of planning our wedding and our new family.
9. Thank you for your sustaining grace on our lives to go through the marital processes without any complications.
Prayers for newly married couples
1. Father Lord, we commit our marital life to you and we ask that you continue your reign in our lives and family, amen.
2. Dear Lord, We pray that you inspire our hearts as couples to stand by each other and to fan our flames of success to new heights. Amen.
3. Lord Jesus, as we go on this marital journey, we depend on you to instill in us the spirit of unity, a love that is undeniably true and genuine care for each other. We pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
4. Dear Heavenly Father, we pray that you bestow on both of us a heart that truly surrenders to your lordship in our lives and home. Amen.
5. Dear Lord, we pray that you help us to build a strong relationship according to your precepts for Godly families and one that aligns with your divine wills and plans for us as couples in JEsus name.
6. In the name of Jesus, we come against every feeling of anxiety orchestrated by the devil to steal our journey and to bring about any form of unnecessary fear about the future. Even though we don’t know tomorrow dear Lord, but we put our confidence in you as our Alpha and Omega, and in Jeremiah chapter 29 verse 11 downward you promised to give us an “expected end” in Jesus name.
7. We pray in the name of Jesus for times of trials, we ask dear Lord that you hold our hands, and strengthen our faith to overcome every cunning device of the enemy to withhold our joy as couples in Jesus name. Just as Christ overcame the devil, we will also overcome every form of temptation fashioned against our marriage in Jesus’ name.
8. Father, as they have started to build a family, they will need to make constant joint decisions, Lord I pray that you help them to seek you first and to decide in unison according to your prevailing will for their lives, amen.
9. Thank you for your abundant love that has joined these two couples together in love and marriage, Lord i pray for the difficult and challenging times ahead of them that you that you never leave them help less, let their hope and faith in your unfailing power to save be strong than what it is used to be when they were still single.
10. Your word says in Isaiah 62 verse 5 “”For as a young man marries a young woman, so shall your sons marry you, and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, so shall your God rejoice over you.” I ray Lord that you confirm these in the lives of these young couples in Jesus’ name.
11. Father we ask that you bless us with fruits of the womb, and we against every form of complication at conception and childbirth in Jesus’ name, amen.
How to pray for newly married couples
The best way to pray is to pray as the spirit leads, however, using some prayer guides can help to pray to address pressing issues for the bride and groom.
Below are some prayers you can pray for newly wedded couples;
1. Lord Jesus, I humbly entreat you on the lives of these two dynamic young people who were chosen by grace to start a life journey together, I ask dear Lord Jesus, that you be their guide in this marital endeavour in Jesus’ name.
2. They need your hedge of protection to thrive Dear Lord, and your word confirms as that se much as wait upon you genuinely, their strength shall the renewed, Father I ask for a renewed strength for them to mount up with divine wings as eagles and to run without tiring or fainting, in Jesus name. Reference: Isaiah 40:31
3. Heavenly Father, they as newlyweds require some life attributes that will carry them through in this new phase of their life, I pray dear Lord that all they need in terms of Christ-like compassion for each other, trust, patience, and a deeper relationship with you as the head of their families, Lordi ask that you shower on them in Jesus name.
4. Lord Jesus, let it be well registered in both of their hearts that they need to depend on you as their strong tower at all times, amen.
5. Usher them into your love and eliminate every untrue scheme and picture the enemy may want to paint in their mind to scare them away from Bethel (the presence of God) in Jesus’ name.
6. Dear Jesus, teach them to love each other genuinely as Christ also loved the church and gave His life for her. They need to be able to love each other in both happy and challenging times, Lord I ask in prayer that do it for them, amen.
7. Heavenly Father, I pray for them that they will not forget about the wonderful covenant of continuous union with each other in good faith as made in your presence.
8. I come against every plan of the evil one to sow a seed of discord in their family. Morph them to better and better with each passing day, reveal to them areas in their own lives by your spirit where they need to make changes so their dispositions, actions, and words to each other so that their marriage will be a truly enjoyable one in Jesus name. Amen
9. Dear Lord, we commit this newlywed to you as they come together in marriage that you help them never to forget your supreme love, the love of their families and well-wishers. Amen.
10. I pray that you help them get more intimate with you in their prayer and meditational life, that they’d be strengthened by the power of your Word and grow daily to over temptation and darkness.
11. Father Lord, I pray that you send experienced and mature-minded Christian counselors and mentors who are doing well in their marriages to them, so they can learn and grow, amen.
12. Father, I we ask in prayer for all married couples that you be with them when they go through many sorrows and joys in Jesus name. Amen.
13. Father Lord, We commit these couples to you asking that you touch their families, so they can be united in understanding and come together in love for their children as they ge married in th this season.
14. Lord Jesus, I ask in prayer that you these young couples daily that they are a team. Empower them dear Lord to build a life together rooted in the fear of God, partnership, love, and mutual respect.
15. In the name of Jesus, I ask that their marriage be one that is blessed with fruitfulness spiritually, emotionally, and physically. Help them to thrive in all areas of their lives, Amen.
16. Heavenly Father, we pray for these couples that you help them to build up their communication with each other so well, without any gap or lag. Help them Dear Lord to have listening hears one for another with understanding and speak with kindness in all situations.
17. Father Lord, I pray that their testimony will constantly be about your faithfulness and goodness, Let their union bring others close to your light in Jesus name.
18. Our Loving Father, I ask dear Lord that you bestow on them a lifetime of love, laughter, and mutual respect. That their new home will overflow with your joy and contentment.
19. Father Lord, I ask in prayer that you inspire their hearts to continually discover and appreciate new things about each other, Help them to keep their love fresh and exciting through the years as they go in Jesus name.
Short Prayers for Couples
20. Lord Jesus, I pray that you release unto them financial blessings and insights, so much that they will not lack any they start new chapter of their lives together, amen.
21. Lord Jesus, I pray that you jeep them united in their visions and purpose. Help them to have a supportive heart for each other dreams and aspirations, so they work together in your perfect plans and will for their lives.
22. Father Lord, I pray that you make their home one filled with the peace of the Lord, laughter, joy and unity in the spirit. Let them be protected from every scheme of the enemy, and let your blessings be abundant upon their lives. Amen.
23. Father Lord, let them be guided into your holy Covenant so much that their Love for each other deepens daily, and that always they will have God at the epicentre of their homes and professional life. Amen.
24. Loving Lord, I pray that you bestow on them an understanding and patient spirit, so that when they see each other’s flaws, this will have a spirit to forgive and forego. That so much Love as given by Christ Jesus will encapsulate their homes to cover up all their differences.
25. Lord Jesus, use these marriages to make them better believers, more responsible spiritually to each other.
26. In the name of the Lord of War, I ask in prayer that every weapon fashioned against their marriage and home be truncated , let Your arms of preservation and ultimate protection be upon them. Amen.
27. Dear Lord, I pray that you beseech your presence on them on the day of their joy, and that you fill it with the peace and joy of the Lord. Let them experience supernal blessings that’s beyond human comprehension and let their union be one that reflects heaven’s divine purpose and love.
28. Father Lord, I asked in prayer for these, that you give them a heart and mindset to handle conflicts naturedly and wisely. That in every reconciliation process you will give them your wisdom and peace and that pride and anger and every for form of disagreement will be ruled out, amen.
29. Lord Jesus, I pray for these that you make their marriage an amazing example of your goodness and love to the people around them, so much that they have a union that draws many closer at heart to you, amen.
30. Our heavenly Father, we ask in prayer that you put them the courage and will to always and daily pray together as a couple, help them to seek you first in all they do and to cast down together every imagination ,and whatsoever things that may want to exalt itself against the knowledge of God in their lives.
Prayers to strenghten all-round relationship life of newly married couples
31. Lord Jesus, help them acknowledging you as their very strong tower (proverbs 18: 10), merciful guide and their very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).
32. Father, they need your word to dwell richly in them; guide every of their decisions to align with your perfect will, Father do it in Jesus name. Amen.
33. Dear Lord, give them the grace to honour their marriage vows, first to you and to each other. That they will keep their bed undefiled, amen.
34. Lord, help them to keep their promises to each other in sincerity, faithfulness, and love through all the seasons of their life.
35. Father, bless this couple with perfect health, and give them abundance grace to live a life that is fruitful by your grace.
36. Lord Jesus, teach them to serve one another with humility, placing the needs of the other above their own, just as you serve us daily.
37. Dear Lord, teach them to celebrate each milestone in their marriage with gratitude to God the father. Teach them by your Spirit to cherish both the big and the little moments of victories in their life.
38. Father, in tough times, fill their hearts with joy so well because they constantly trust in your plans to work all things beyond their reach out, amen.
39. Lord Jesus, for this union, we appreciate you once again, we ask that their union be one that brings glory and honour to your name and to the kingdom, amen.
40. Dear Lord, my prayer is that you their everliving source of provision in their lives. Take away any form of struggle from them, that they will experience the abundance of grace and riches that we have in Christ Jesus, amen.
41. Lord Jesus, give fruits according to your will, and make every child that comes out of them a blessing to their generation and beyond.
42. Father Lord, let this family shine forth as a light in darkness and let not the world and the wickedness once be able to put out their lights.
43. In the name of Jesus, is there any form of curse or pronunciation or generational curses, by the precious blood of the Son of God shed on Calvary, those yokes are broken in Jesus name.
44. Father, let this marriage mark a wonderful beginning of blessings for the future generations that will come out of them.
45. Dear heavenly Father, please bless their health, give them long life together, so they can support and care for each other long through every stage of their lives. Amen.
46. Dear Lord, I ask that you bless this marriage with a convenient bond and a union that cannot be broken and make their union a glowing example of your faithfulness and beauty of togetherness, oneness among couples.
47. I pray dear Lord that the wicked one will not be able to touch them, nor turn their hearts against each other in Jesus name.
48. Father my prayer is that you give them wisdom and the strength to carry out their responsibilities in the marriage as they together seek to achieve God’s divine purpose in it.
49. Father Lord, help them to bring the best in each other to your glory.
50. Lord Jesus, I pray that you grant them patience and kindheartedness to guard their family from external forces wanting to put them asunder.
51. Father, you’ve loved us with great compassion, I pray that you help them as well to love each other selflessly with the love of God.
52. Father Lord, protect their hearts and minds from every influence that is not heavenly, whatever forces that they may want to harm their union be silenced and Lord let there be a hedge of fire built around them. Amen.
53. Father, I ask that you grant them a faith that is deep rooted you, so unwavering to weather any storm that arises and help them Lord to live firm together in Jesus name.
Father be the Lord and achor of the this family, in Jesus name.
54. In the name of the Lord, I declare this marriage blessed with the peace of the Lord. That in God, they will grow stronger in love, faith and understanding for each other as they build their life together.
Lord Jesus, pray that you make their home heavenly, a place of warmth, peace, joy and succour.
55. Dear Lord, I aakxtgat you surround this union with friends that are godly and give them mentors after your heart who will encourage, support, and help them grow, first in faith and in their love for each other.
56. Father Lord, make their love story one that is superinspiring to others that are waiting and trusting in you, give them grace never to go out of your timing.
57. Lord, let their union bring hope and faith to countless others that are looking up to you for such marital favours in Jesus name.
58. Lord Jesus, I pray you bless their spiritual walk together as a couple. Make them grow closer to you at the place of prayer and meditation of your word every passing day.
59. Father Lord, grant them a discerning spirit through the Holy Spirit to make godly decisions together, help them never to lean on their own understanding but constantly seeking your will on every matter.
60. To the God that answers prayer, will all flesh one. Glory and honour be to our God for he has answered our prayers in Jesus precious infallible name, amen.
7 Bible verses to pray for newlyweds
Below are powerful scriptures to bring forth your strong reasons as you pray for newlyweds or intending couples.
1. “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
2. “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
3. “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:12
4. “With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;” – Ephesians 4:2
5. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
6. “Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.” – Psalm 143:8
7. “And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.” – Colossians 3:14
