Praying for your marriage before you get married is one of the most important steps you can take to build a strong foundation for your future together.
Marriage is a lifelong commitment that requires love, patience, and guidance from God.
Through prayer, you invite Him into your relationship, seeking His wisdom and direction for every decision you make.
It allows you to align your hearts with His will, creating unity, humility, and a Christ-centered love.
Praying together also strengthens your spiritual bond, creating a habit of relying on God in both joyful and challenging times.
By laying your marriage before God in prayer, you set the stage for a relationship rooted in faith, trust, and divine purpose.
1. Engagement Prayer for God’s Guidance.
Let’s bow our hearts.
Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing us together. As we prepare for marriage, Your Word tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”
So, we ask for Your guidance in every decision we make. Help us to trust You fully and to lean on Your wisdom, not our own. Lead us on the path You have set for us, and let our union glorify You.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
2. Engagement Prayer for Unity and Partnership.
Lets’s bow our hearts.
Lord, we pray for unity in our relationship. Your Word tells us, “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
Help us, Father, to always support and encourage one another. Remind us that our strength lies in You as the center of our union. May our love grow stronger as we prepare to walk through life together.
In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
3. Engagement Prayer for Patience and Grace.
Let’s bow our hearts.
Father, as we navigate the season of engagement, give us patience with one another. Your word tells us, “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Teach us to extend grace when we fall short and to handle challenges with humility and love. Let Your peace reign in our hearts as we prepare for the sacred covenant of marriage.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
4. Enagagement Prayer for Building a Godly Foundation.
Let’s bow our hearts.
Lord, we want our marriage to be built on a strong, godly foundation. Your word tells us, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”
Help us to establish our relationship on Your Word and truth. Give us the wisdom to prioritize You above all else and prepare our hearts to serve one another as You have called us.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
5. Engagement Prayer for Purity and Holiness
Let’s bow our hearts.
Lord, help us to honor You in our relationship by staying pure in thought, word, and deed. Your word tells us, “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality.”
Teach us to respect one another’s boundaries and to seek holiness as we prepare for marriage. May our actions reflect Your love and our commitment to live according to Your will.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
6. Engagement Prayer for Financial Stewardship.
Let’s bow our hearts.
Father, as we plan our future, teach us to be wise stewards of the resources You’ve entrusted to us. Your word tells us, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.”
Help us to honor You with our finances, making choices that reflect our faith and trust in You. Give us peace as we plan for our life together.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
7. Engagement Prayer for Love and Sacrifice.
Let’s bow our hearts.
Lord, thank You for the love You’ve placed between us. Your word tells us, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”
Teach us to love each other selflessly, following the example of Christ. Let our love be marked by kindness, patience, and humility, always seeking to serve one another in joy and sacrifice.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
