Shattered, Still ChosenSample

A Prayer for Your Marriage:

Heavenly Father, we come to You today as a couple carrying a heavy burden—one that we never asked for, one that often feels too complex to explain. You see the wounds we’ve tried to hide, the silence that’s crept between us, the tears cried in the dark, and the ache for closeness that trauma keeps pushing away.

But God, You are a Healer. You are the One who binds up the brokenhearted and brings light into the darkest places.

Lord, for the one who was hurt as a child—wrap them in Your love. Whisper truth where lies once lived. Rebuild what was shattered by the cruelty of others. Remind them that they are not defined by what happened, but by who they are in You: chosen, pure, whole, and loved.

For the spouse who may feel helpless or confused—give them patience, compassion, and deep understanding. Help them hold space for what they don’t fully understand, and remind them that love—real, enduring love—isn’t about fixing each other, but about standing beside one another.

Restore what trauma tried to steal. Heal what abuse tried to destroy. Strengthen this marriage with cords of grace and unity that cannot be broken.

God, bring laughter where there has been mourning, tenderness where there has been tension, and safety where there has been fear. Let this couple become living proof of Your power to redeem and restore what seemed too far gone.

May their story shine with hope for others. And may they always know—together, with You—healing is possible.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

"Marriage is something I hold close to my heart. That’s why I created a free resource just for you—Affirmations for the Dark Days of Marriage. I pray these words bring hope and strength when you need it most."