We are instructed in the Bible to “pray for one another” (James 5:16 ESV). Nevertheless, have you ever neglected to pray for your spouse? Sometimes the people closest to us are the easiest to overlook. Here are 25 prayers inspired by the Bible to pray for your spouse:

1. Health

“Lord, I pray that you bless my spouse with good health and strength. May they experience your healing touch and live a life full of vitality” (3 John 1:2).

2. Wisdom

“Father, grant my spouse wisdom in all their decisions. Help them to seek your guidance and trust in your plans” (James 1:5).

3. Peace

“Lord, fill my spouse’s heart with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help them to cast all their anxieties on you” (Philippians 4:6-7).

4. Joy

“May my spouse be filled with the joy of the Lord, which is their strength. Let them find delight in your presence” (Nehemiah 8:10).

5. Faith

“God, strengthen my spouse’s faith. Help them to trust in you wholeheartedly and to grow in their relationship with you” (Hebrews 11:1).

6. Protection

“Lord, protect my spouse from harm. Surround them with your angels and keep them safe in all their ways” (Psalm 91:11).

7. Relationships

“Father, bless my spouse’s relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Help them to love and support one another” (Ephesians 4:2-3).

8. Purpose

“God, help my spouse to discover and fulfill their purpose in life. May they find joy and satisfaction in serving you” (Jeremiah 29:11).

9. Patience

“Lord, grant my spouse patience in all circumstances. Help them to remain hopeful and steadfast” (Romans 12:12).

10. Gratitude

“Father, help my spouse to cultivate a heart of gratitude. May they always give thanks to you for your blessings” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

11. Strength

“God, grant my spouse the strength to face each day with courage and resilience. Help them to find their strength in you” (Isaiah 40:29).

12. Compassion

“Lord, please clothe my spouse with the virtue of compassion. Help them to show kindness and understanding to others” (Colossians 3:12).

13. Integrity

“Father, help my spouse to walk in integrity and honesty. May their actions reflect your truth and righteousness” (Proverbs 10:9).

14. Contentment

“Lord, teach my spouse the secret of being content in any and every situation. Help them to find peace and satisfaction in you” (Philippians 4:12-13).

15. Hope

“May the God of hope grant that my spouse may overflow with hope and hopefulness by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13).

16. Self-Control

“Father, help my spouse to be self-controlled and alert in all they do” (1 Thessalonians 5:6).

17. Love for God’s Word

“May my spouse grow to find your Word more precious than gold, than much pure gold; sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb” (Psalm 19:10).

18. Justice

“God, help my spouse to love justice as you do and to act justly in all they do” (Psalm 11:7, Micah 6:8).

19. Mercy

“May my spouse always be merciful, just as their Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36).

20. Respect

“Father, grant that my spouse may show proper respect to everyone, as your Word commands” (1 Peter 2:17).

21. Faithfulness

“Let love and faithfulness never leave my spouse but bind these twin virtues around their necks and write them on the tablet of their hearts” (Proverbs 3:3).

22. Courage

“May my spouse always be strong and courageous in their character and in their actions” (Deuteronomy 31:6).

23. Purity

“Create in my spouse a pure heart, O God, and let their purity of heart be shown in their actions” (Psalm 51:10).

24. Kindness

“Lord, may my spouse always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else” (Ephesians 4:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:15).

25. Generosity

“Grant that my spouse may be generous and willing to share, and so lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age” (1 Timothy 6:18-19).