“But he answered them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.'” (Luke 8:21)
bible verses about marriage restoration
God’s Promise of Healing
Jeremiah 30:17
“But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD.”
Psalms 147:3
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”
1 Peter 5:10
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”
James 5:16
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.”
2 Chronicles 7:14
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”
Malachi 4:6
“He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children, and the hearts of the children to their parents.”
Deuteronomy 30:3
“Then the LORD your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where he scattered you.”
Luke 6:19
“And the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.”
Philippians 4:19
“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”
Forgiveness and Humility in Marriage
Colossians 3:13
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
James 4:10
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.”
Matthew 18:21-22
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times!'”
Proverbs 28:13
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
Mark 11:25
“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Luke 17:3-4
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you must forgive them.”
Romans 12:18
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Love and Respect in Marriage
Ephesians 5:33
“However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-5
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”
1 Peter 3:7
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”
Song of Solomon 8:6
“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.”
1 Corinthians 16:14
“Do everything in love.”
Proverbs 31:10
“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.”
Ephesians 4:2
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”
Proverbs 3:3-4
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.”
Colossians 3:14
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”
1 John 4:19
“We love because he first loved us.”
Prayer for Restoration in Marriage
Philippians 4:6-7
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Matthew 7:7-8
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray continuously.”
Mark 11:24
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
Psalm 34:17
“The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
John 14:14
“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.”
Romans 12:12
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Luke 18:1
“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.”
The Importance of Commitment
Genesis 2:24
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.”
Malachi 2:14
“The LORD is the witness between you and the wife of your youth. You have been unfaithful to her, though she is not your partner, is the wife of your marriage covenant.”
Matthew 19:6
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
Proverbs 2:17
“Who has left the partner of her youth and ignored the covenant she made before God.”
Ecclesiastes 4:12
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
1 Corinthians 7:10-11
“To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband.”
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.”
Proverbs 5:18
“May your fountain be blessed, and may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.”
Songs of Solomon 2:16
“My beloved is mine and I am his; he browses among the lilies.”
Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.”
Trust and Faith in God
Proverbs 3:5-6
“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.”
Isaiah 40:31
“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.”
Romans 15:13
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
Isaiah 26:3
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Hebrews 11:1
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Matthew 21:22
“If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.”
1 Chronicles 16:11
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.”
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”
Final Thoughts
This collection of verses shows us how God can work miracles in our marriages. When we turn to Him in prayer and seek healing through love, humility, and forgiveness, big changes can happen. Committing to each other and placing our trust in God will lead us to happier and healthier relationships. Together we can rely on His word as we navigate through challenges.
As we go through life, let us remember the importance of love, respect, and prayer in our marriages. These verses guide us to keep our hearts and minds focused on what is truly important in our unions. God wants us whole and happy in our relationships, and we must believe that He is right there with us.
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