50 MFM Warfare Prayer Points for Restoring Lost Respect and Honor Between Husband and Wife
1. Prayer Focus
This prayer session is focused on the restoration of mutual respect, honor, dignity, appreciation, submission to God, godly communication, and genuine love between husband and wife. It is designed to confront every spiritual, emotional, relational, and behavioral force working against peace and honor in the marriage.
The prayer emphasis is on:
- Restoration of lost honor and respect.
- Destruction of pride, contempt, bitterness, and resentment.
- Breaking patterns of disrespectful speech and behavior.
- Restoration of healthy communication.
- Recovery of mutual appreciation.
- Rebuilding trust and dignity.
- Silencing every destructive influence against the marriage.
- Establishing Christ-centered love and honor.
- Recovering the atmosphere of peace in the home.
- Making the marriage a testimony of God’s restoring power.
2. Bible Exhortation
Marriage is God’s institution, and His desire is that husband and wife treat one another with love, honor, patience, understanding, and reverence for Christ.
Ephesians 5:33 teaches the husband to love his wife and the wife to respect her husband.
Respect must not be demanded through intimidation, manipulation, or fear. It should grow from a heart submitted to God. Likewise, love must not be conditional upon perfection. Both husband and wife must allow the Holy Spirit to remove pride, anger, bitterness, selfishness, harshness, contempt, and unforgiveness.
When honor disappears from a marriage, communication becomes difficult, affection becomes cold, and small disagreements can become major conflicts. Therefore, prayer must be accompanied by repentance, wisdom, forgiveness, humility, and deliberate godly action.
God is able to restore what has been damaged. He can replace contempt with honor, hostility with peace, bitterness with forgiveness, and emotional distance with genuine love.
Joel 2:25 declares God’s ability to restore what has been lost.
Therefore, every force responsible for the loss of respect and honor in the marriage must bow to the authority of Jesus Christ.
3. Prophetic Illustration
Imagine a beautiful house whose walls have become cracked because of years of neglect. The house may still be standing, but the cracks reveal that something needs attention.
In the same way, a marriage may still exist outwardly while respect, honor, affection, communication, and appreciation have become damaged inwardly.
The restoration of the house begins when the owner identifies the cracks and repairs the foundation.
Likewise, God can expose the hidden causes of marital dishonor and repair the spiritual and emotional foundations of the home.
Every crack in the marital relationship shall become an entrance for restoration rather than destruction.
Every damaged area shall receive divine attention.
Every lost honor shall be recovered.
Every broken communication channel shall be repaired.
Every seed of bitterness shall be uprooted.
Every atmosphere of contempt shall be replaced with godly honor.
Every satanic influence against the unity of the marriage shall be rendered powerless.
The Lord who restores broken walls shall restore broken marital relationships, in the name of Jesus.
4. Bible Texts
Primary Scriptures
- Ephesians 5:21–33 — Mutual submission, love, and respect in marriage.
- 1 Peter 3:7 — Husbands are instructed to honor their wives.
- Colossians 3:12–19 — Compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness, love, and godly marital conduct.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — The character of genuine love.
- Proverbs 15:1 — The power of a gentle answer.
- Proverbs 18:21 — The power of words.
- Proverbs 12:18 — Words can wound or bring healing.
- James 1:19–20 — Being quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 — The strength of unity.
- Romans 12:10 — Giving preference and honor to one another.
- Joel 2:25 — Divine restoration.
- Psalm 51:10 — A prayer for a clean heart and renewed spirit.
- Isaiah 58:12 — Restoration and repair of broken places.
5. Bible Reading
Ephesians 5:21–33
Read this passage slowly and prayerfully, paying particular attention to the instructions concerning:
- Submission to Christ.
- Sacrificial love.
- Respect.
- Purity of motives.
- Care for one’s spouse.
- Unity.
- The mystery of marriage.
- Christ-centered marital responsibility.
Additional Bible Reading
Colossians 3:12–19
Ask the Holy Spirit to make every virtue in this passage visible in the marriage.
6. Confession
Declare these confessions aloud:
- I belong to Jesus Christ, and my marriage shall honor Christ.
- I reject every attitude that destroys marital respect.
- I renounce pride, arrogance, bitterness, contempt, and unforgiveness.
- My tongue shall not become a weapon of destruction against my spouse.
- I receive grace to speak with wisdom and love.
- I receive grace to listen with patience and understanding.
- Every pattern of disrespect in my marriage is coming to an end.
- Every cycle of unnecessary quarrelling is broken.
- Every seed of hatred is uprooted.
- The love of Christ shall rule in my home.
- Mutual honor shall return to my marriage.
- Peace shall reign in my household.
- My marriage shall not become a playground for the enemy.
- Every power attacking marital unity shall be disgraced.
- The Lord shall restore what has been lost.
- My spouse and I shall walk in wisdom.
- Our communication shall become healthier and more peaceful.
- Our hearts shall become tender toward one another.
- Our home shall become an atmosphere of godly honor.
- My marriage shall become a testimony of divine restoration.
7. Spiritual Symptoms
The following signs may indicate that serious relational and spiritual attention is needed:
- Persistent contempt between spouses.
- Constant criticism.
- Public humiliation of one’s spouse.
- Repeated insults and degrading language.
- Loss of appreciation.
- Refusal to listen.
- Persistent suspicion.
- Unresolved bitterness.
- Emotional withdrawal.
- Deliberate provocation.
- Constant comparison with other couples.
- Refusal to apologize.
- Refusal to forgive.
- Frequent angry outbursts.
- Loss of tenderness.
- Persistent hostility.
- Communication breakdown.
- Treating one’s spouse as an enemy.
- Persistent disrespect before children.
- Turning every disagreement into a competition.
- Manipulation and intimidation.
- Constant remembrance of past offenses.
- Lack of gratitude.
- Deliberate embarrassment of one’s spouse.
- Coldness and emotional distance.
These symptoms should be addressed through prayer, repentance, wisdom, healthy communication, and appropriate godly counsel.
8. Prophetic Declaration
I declare over this marriage:
Every power fighting marital honor, break!
Every power converting love into contempt, scatter!
Every seed of bitterness planted in the heart, dry up!
Every destructive communication pattern, be broken!
Every satanic influence promoting division, lose your hold!
Every atmosphere of hatred and hostility, clear away!
Let the fire of God consume every spiritual root of marital dishonor!
Let divine wisdom enter this marriage!
Let humility replace pride!
Let forgiveness replace resentment!
Let appreciation replace criticism!
Let patience replace anger!
Let tenderness replace harshness!
Let understanding replace suspicion!
Let peace replace hostility!
Let mutual honor return!
Let genuine love return!
Let healthy communication return!
Let trust be rebuilt!
Let the glory of God rest upon this home!
Let this marriage become a testimony of restoration, in the name of Jesus.
9. Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Pray consistently for your marriage.
- Speak respectfully to your spouse.
- Listen before responding.
- Apologize when you are wrong.
- Forgive genuine offenses.
- Appreciate your spouse’s efforts.
- Protect your spouse’s dignity.
- Resolve disagreements privately.
- Seek godly counsel when necessary.
- Pray together when possible.
- Encourage your spouse.
- Practice patience.
- Be truthful.
- Show gratitude.
- Put Christ at the center of the marriage.
Don’ts
- Do not deliberately humiliate your spouse.
- Do not use abusive language.
- Do not weaponize past mistakes.
- Do not involve unnecessary third parties in marital conflicts.
- Do not compare your spouse negatively with others.
- Do not use children as weapons during disagreements.
- Do not respond to anger with greater anger.
- Do not deliberately provoke your spouse.
- Do not spread private marital matters carelessly.
- Do not nurture hatred or revenge.
- Do not allow pride to prevent reconciliation.
- Do not confuse spiritual warfare with mistreating your spouse.
- Do not tolerate violence or abuse under the guise of prayer.
- Do not use prayer as a substitute for responsible communication and wise action.
10. Aggressive Praise & Worship
Before beginning the prayer points, spend time praising God aggressively and passionately.
Praise Declarations
- O Lord, I praise You because You are the Restorer of broken things.
- I praise You because no situation is too difficult for You.
- I praise You because You are the God of covenant.
- I praise You because You are able to restore love and honor.
- I praise You because You can heal wounded hearts.
- I praise You because You can turn mourning into dancing.
- I praise You because You are greater than every power fighting my household.
- I praise You because Your mercy endures forever.
- I praise You because You are the Prince of Peace.
- I praise You because my marriage shall testify of Your goodness.
Worship Charge
Lift your voice and worship the Lord passionately.
Praise Him before asking Him for anything.
Declare:
“Lord Jesus, You are the center of my home. Let Your kingdom come into my marriage. Let Your peace reign. Let Your love prevail. Let every work of darkness against my household collapse.”
11. Prayer Instructions
- Begin with genuine repentance.
- Forgive your spouse from the heart.
- Reject every desire for revenge.
- Pray the prayer points with spiritual intensity.
- Mention specific areas where respect and honor have been lost.
- Pray against destructive patterns rather than attacking your spouse personally.
- Pray the Scriptures aloud.
- Spend time worshipping after the warfare prayers.
- Ask God for wisdom concerning your own behavior.
- Deliberately practice respectful communication after the prayer session.
- If there is abuse or danger in the relationship, seek appropriate immediate protection and qualified help rather than attempting to solve the danger through prayer alone.
12. 50 MFM Warfare Prayer Points for Restoring Lost Respect and Honor Between Husband and Wife
1.
O Lord, arise and destroy every spiritual root responsible for the loss of respect and honor in my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
2.
Every power turning marital love into contempt, catch fire and perish, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3.
Every satanic influence manipulating the hearts of husband and wife against each other, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
4.
Every seed of bitterness planted in the heart of my spouse against me, be uprooted by the power of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
5.
Every evil pattern of disrespect operating in my marriage, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
6.
O Lord, purge my heart and the heart of my spouse from pride, arrogance, and stubbornness, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
7.
Every power making my spouse see me through the lens of offense and resentment, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8.
Every evil voice speaking against the dignity and honor of my marriage, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
9.
Every satanic altar sponsoring hostility between husband and wife, catch fire and collapse, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
10.
Every power turning harmless disagreements into destructive quarrels in my home, die by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11.
O Lord, restore the honor that has been lost between husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
12.
Every spirit of contempt attacking my marriage, come out and perish, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13.
Every evil personality influencing my spouse against me, lose your power now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14.
Every power influencing me to speak harshly and disrespectfully to my spouse, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
15.
Every satanic manipulation of marital communication, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
16.
Every power causing repeated misunderstandings between my spouse and me, be disgraced and destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
17.
O Lord, place a guard over our mouths and let our words produce healing rather than destruction, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
18.
Every tongue speaking curses, insults, humiliation, and contempt against my marriage, be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
19.
Every inherited pattern of marital disrespect working in my family line, break by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
20.
Every evil cycle of anger, shouting, insults, and retaliation in my marriage, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
21.
O Lord, destroy every root of unforgiveness operating between husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
22.
Every power keeping old offenses alive in our hearts, be consumed by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23.
Every satanic seed of suspicion planted between us, be uprooted completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
24.
Every power converting misunderstanding into hatred, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
25.
O Lord, restore tenderness, patience, kindness, and compassion between husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
26.
Every power stealing appreciation from my marriage, release it now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
27.
Every spirit of constant criticism and fault-finding attacking my home, be bound and cast out, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
28.
Every power making either spouse take the other for granted, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
29.
O Lord, restore genuine appreciation for every sacrifice made by husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
30.
Every power creating emotional distance between husband and wife, be scattered by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
31.
Every satanic force fighting unity and cooperation in my marriage, receive divine judgment, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
32.
Every power turning husband and wife into enemies instead of partners, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
33.
O Lord, restore friendship, companionship, laughter, and godly affection in my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
34.
Every evil influence causing deliberate embarrassment and humiliation between spouses, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
35.
Every power using pride to prevent apology, reconciliation, and forgiveness, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
36.
O Lord, give husband and wife the grace to hear one another with patience and understanding, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
37.
Every power causing unnecessary competition and rivalry between spouses, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
38.
Every satanic strategy designed to destroy the dignity of my spouse before family members and children, fail completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
39.
Every power sponsoring division, resentment, and hostility in my household, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
40.
O Lord, rebuild every broken foundation of trust, respect, communication, and honor in my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
41.
Every power attacking the covenant peace of my marriage, receive the fire of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
42.
Every evil pattern of dishonor passed down through previous generations, terminate now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
43.
O Lord, let the fruit of the Holy Spirit become evident in the character of husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
44.
Every power causing my spouse and me to remember offenses while forgetting acts of love, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
45.
Every satanic force attacking marital affection and mutual admiration, catch fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
46.
O Lord, restore the beauty, dignity, unity, and honor of this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
47.
Every power assigned to turn small disagreements into permanent separation, be frustrated completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
48.
Every satanic weapon fashioned against marital peace, catch fire and become powerless, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
49.
Father, let Your peace that surpasses all understanding rule in the hearts of husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
50.
O Lord, arise and establish permanent mutual respect, honor, love, forgiveness, unity, peace, and godly understanding between husband and wife, and let this marriage become a testimony of divine restoration, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13. Closing Warfare Prayer
O Lord, arise in Your power and visit every area of this marriage that has suffered loss, damage, disrespect, bitterness, resentment, or emotional distance.
Every satanic agenda against the restoration of this marriage, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every evil voice speaking separation, hatred, contempt, and destruction into this home, be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every root of pride, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, and hostility, be uprooted completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Father, heal wounded hearts and restore godly communication, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let husband and wife receive fresh grace to love, honor, appreciate, forgive, listen, understand, and support one another, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let every atmosphere of hostility be replaced with peace, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let every atmosphere of contempt be replaced with honor, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let every atmosphere of bitterness be replaced with forgiveness, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let every atmosphere of division be replaced with unity, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Let every atmosphere of coldness be replaced with godly affection, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
O Lord, rebuild every broken wall around this marriage and make this home a dwelling place of Your presence, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Every power that has stolen respect and honor from this marriage, release them now by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that the covenant of peace shall speak over this household, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that the love of Christ shall rule in this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that husband and wife shall no longer be instruments of destruction against one another, but instruments of encouragement, support, honor, and blessing, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that every good thing that has been lost shall be restored according to the will of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that the glory of God shall rest upon this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
I decree that this home shall become a testimony of divine restoration, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
In the mighty name of Jesus, every contrary decree against this marriage is cancelled, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14. Conclusion
The restoration of respect and honor in marriage begins with God’s grace working in the hearts of both husband and wife.
As these prayers are prayed, maintain a heart of repentance, forgiveness, humility, wisdom, and love. Warfare prayer should not become an excuse to attack, curse, intimidate, or mistreat one’s spouse. The objective is to destroy destructive spiritual and behavioral patterns while allowing the character of Christ to be established in the home.
Let the husband choose love.
Let the wife choose respect.
Let both choose forgiveness.
Let both choose humility.
Let both choose truthful communication.
Let both choose patience.
Let both choose honor.
Above all, let both choose Christ.
Joel 2:25: God is able to restore what has been lost.
Ephesians 5:33: Love and respect are essential expressions of godly marriage.
Therefore, declare boldly:
“My marriage shall not die. My love shall not die. My respect shall not die. My honor shall not die. The peace of God shall reign in my home. Every satanic agenda against my marriage shall fail. The Lord shall restore what has been lost, rebuild what has been damaged, heal what has been wounded, and establish His glory in my household, in the name of Jesus, Amen.”
Amen and Amen.