42 MFM Warfare Prayer Points for Restoring Lost Respect and Honor Between Husband and Wife
Prayer Focus
Restoration of Lost Respect, Honor, Dignity, Mutual Regard, and Godly Love Between Husband and Wife
This prayer session is focused on destroying every spiritual and relational force responsible for contempt, disrespect, dishonor, humiliation, bitterness, unnecessary conflict, harsh speech, pride, and loss of mutual regard between husband and wife. The goal is to see God restore honor, tenderness, understanding, trust, unity, and godly affection in the marriage.
Bible Exhortation
Marriage is designed by God to operate in love, honor, submission to God’s will, patience, understanding, and mutual care. When respect disappears from a marriage, communication becomes difficult, affection weakens, and small disagreements can become major conflicts.
Ephesians 5:33 teaches that the husband should love his wife and the wife should respect her husband. First Peter 3:7 also calls husbands to treat their wives with honor and understanding.
Therefore, these prayers should not be used to demand that one spouse submit to ungodly control. They should be used to bring both husband and wife under the authority of Christ, where pride is broken, hearts are softened, forgiveness is released, and mutual honor is restored.
Every satanic influence promoting contempt, hostility, humiliation, stubbornness, and disrespect must give way to the peace and lordship of Jesus Christ.
Prophetic Illustration
Imagine a house whose foundation has been weakened by repeated storms. The walls may still be standing, but cracks begin to appear. If the cracks are ignored, the damage eventually becomes greater.
In the same way, repeated insults, harsh words, public embarrassment, unresolved offenses, pride, suspicion, and bitterness can create cracks in a marriage.
But restoration is possible.
When the foundation is repaired, the walls can be strengthened again. Likewise, when Christ becomes the foundation of a marriage, God can repair damaged communication, restore dignity, revive affection, and rebuild mutual respect.
Today, every destructive influence attacking the foundation of marital honor shall be uprooted, and the grace of God shall rebuild what has been damaged.
Bible Texts
- Ephesians 5:21–33
- 1 Peter 3:7–9
- Colossians 3:12–19
- Romans 12:9–21
- Proverbs 15:1
- Proverbs 18:21
- Proverbs 31:10–12
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7
- Philippians 2:3–5
- James 1:19–20
- Matthew 5:9
- Psalm 133:1
- Amos 3:3
Bible Reading
Ephesians 5:21–33
Read the entire passage slowly and prayerfully, paying particular attention to the principles of love, honor, sacrifice, mutual submission, understanding, and Christ-centered marriage.
1 Peter 3:7
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife…”
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Confession
I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord over my marriage.
I confess that my marriage belongs to God.
I reject pride, bitterness, contempt, hatred, resentment, unforgiveness, unnecessary anger, harsh speech, humiliation, and every destructive attitude.
I receive the grace to love with wisdom, speak with grace, forgive sincerely, listen carefully, and honor my spouse according to God’s Word.
Every pattern of dishonor operating in my marriage shall be broken.
Every satanic agenda against marital unity shall fail.
The love of Christ shall rule in our hearts.
Peace shall replace hostility.
Honor shall replace contempt.
Understanding shall replace confusion.
Forgiveness shall replace bitterness.
Respect shall replace disrespect.
And the Lord shall restore what has been damaged, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Spiritual Symptoms
The following may indicate that marital respect and honor have seriously deteriorated:
- Constant insulting or belittling of one another.
- Public embarrassment between spouses.
- Deliberate refusal to listen.
- Persistent contempt and sarcasm.
- Uncontrolled anger during ordinary conversations.
- Repeated humiliation.
- Treating the spouse as an enemy rather than a partner.
- Constant suspicion without evidence.
- Refusal to apologize.
- Refusal to forgive.
- Using past mistakes as continual weapons.
- Deliberate destruction of the spouse’s dignity.
- Frequent shouting and hostile communication.
- Emotional withdrawal and coldness.
- Persistent competition instead of cooperation.
- Pride that prevents reconciliation.
- Disrespect toward the spouse’s legitimate responsibilities.
- Loss of appreciation for sacrifices made in the home.
These symptoms should also be addressed through honest communication, repentance, counseling where necessary, and practical changes—not only through prayer.
Prophetic Declarations
I declare that every evil pattern destroying marital honor shall be broken.
I declare that contempt shall not rule this marriage.
I declare that bitterness shall not become the foundation of this home.
I declare that the Lord shall restore godly communication between husband and wife.
I declare that respect shall rise again.
I declare that honor shall rise again.
I declare that forgiveness shall rise again.
I declare that understanding shall rise again.
I declare that genuine love shall rise again.
I declare that every satanic strategy designed to divide this marriage shall fail.
I declare that the peace of Christ shall rule in this home.
I declare that no weapon formed against the unity of this marriage shall prosper.
I declare that the Lord shall rebuild every broken place.
I declare that this marriage shall become a testimony of God’s restoring power, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Do pray consistently for your spouse and marriage.
- Do speak respectfully, even during disagreements.
- Do apologize when you are wrong.
- Do forgive genuine offenses.
- Do appreciate your spouse’s legitimate efforts.
- Do listen before responding.
- Do communicate expectations clearly.
- Do protect your spouse’s dignity.
- Do seek godly counsel when necessary.
- Do make Christ the center of the marriage.
Don’ts
- Don’t use prayer as a weapon against your spouse.
- Don’t curse or verbally abuse your spouse.
- Don’t deliberately humiliate your spouse.
- Don’t expose private marital matters unnecessarily.
- Don’t use Scripture to justify domination or abuse.
- Don’t keep reopening forgiven offenses.
- Don’t respond to anger with greater anger.
- Don’t involve unnecessary third parties in every disagreement.
- Don’t use spiritual language to manipulate your spouse.
- Don’t ignore serious abuse or danger; seek appropriate help and protection.
Aggressive Praise & Worship
Praise Battle
Leader: Who is the King of glory?
Congregation: The Lord strong and mighty!
Leader: Who restores broken things?
Congregation: The Lord Almighty!
Leader: Who can restore honor to a wounded marriage?
Congregation: Jesus Christ!
Praise Declarations
- Lord, You are worthy of all praise!
- You are the Restorer of broken relationships!
- You are the Prince of Peace!
- You are the God who turns mourning into dancing!
- You are the God who restores wasted years!
- You are the God who gives beauty for ashes!
- You are the God who heals wounded hearts!
- You are the God who brings reconciliation!
- You are the God who destroys the works of the enemy!
- You are the God who makes all things new!
Begin to praise God aggressively for marital restoration. Clap your hands, lift your voice, and declare:
“Jesus, take Your rightful place in this marriage! Let Your peace reign! Let Your love reign! Let Your truth reign! Let every power fighting godly unity bow to the authority of Jesus Christ!”
Prayer Instructions
- Begin with repentance and personal surrender to God.
- Read the listed Bible passages aloud.
- Pray the warfare prayers with faith and spiritual intensity.
- Do not pray with hatred toward your spouse.
- Pray against destructive spiritual influences, sinful attitudes, pride, bitterness, and division.
- Where you have contributed to the problem, ask God for grace to change.
- After the warfare prayers, pray specifically for forgiveness, wisdom, communication, patience, and mutual honor.
- If there is abuse, violence, or serious danger, seek appropriate professional, pastoral, and legal assistance rather than treating the situation as merely a spiritual problem.
- End the session with thanksgiving and worship.
- Continue practicing the biblical principles you have prayed about.
42 Aggressive Warfare Prayer Points
1.
Every satanic power sponsoring disrespect, contempt, and dishonor between husband and wife, be destroyed by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
2.
Every evil pattern that has turned marital affection into bitterness, break now by the power of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3.
Every demonic influence manipulating husband and wife against each other, lose your hold now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
4.
Every power feeding pride, stubbornness, and arrogance in this marriage, be uprooted completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
5.
Every satanic agenda designed to destroy mutual respect between husband and wife, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
6.
Every evil voice speaking hatred, contempt, and division into this marriage, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
7.
Every power turning ordinary disagreements into destructive conflicts, be bound and rendered powerless, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8.
Every spirit of humiliation attacking the dignity of either spouse, be expelled from this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
9.
Every satanic seed of bitterness planted in the heart of husband or wife, dry up completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
10.
Every evil pattern of harsh words, insults, and destructive communication, break now by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11.
Every power making husband and wife remember only their offenses and forget their love, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
12.
Every satanic force strengthening unforgiveness in this marriage, lose your grip now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13.
Every power turning appreciation into criticism and encouragement into condemnation, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14.
Every evil influence causing one spouse to deliberately dishonor the other, be uprooted from its foundation, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
15.
Every satanic power attacking peaceful communication between husband and wife, be silenced now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
16.
Every power of confusion causing husband and wife to misunderstand one another continually, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
17.
Every evil pattern of emotional coldness and rejection, break by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
18.
Every satanic influence encouraging unnecessary competition between husband and wife, be terminated now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
19.
Every power turning the hearts of husband and wife against each other, be broken by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
20.
Every evil counsel encouraging disrespect, separation, bitterness, and hatred in this marriage, be cancelled completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
21.
Every power of pride preventing genuine apology and reconciliation, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
22.
Every satanic manipulation causing one spouse to despise the legitimate efforts of the other, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23.
Every evil force magnifying the weaknesses of husband and wife while hiding their virtues from each other, be exposed and defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
24.
Every power using past mistakes to continually destroy present marital peace, be broken now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
25.
Every satanic strategy against tenderness, patience, kindness, and understanding in this marriage, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
26.
Every power turning correction into humiliation and disagreement into hatred, be destroyed completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
27.
Every evil influence causing husband and wife to speak without wisdom, receive divine interruption and be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
28.
Every satanic power attacking the honor and dignity of this marriage, be consumed by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
29.
Every evil pattern of suspicion, accusation, and unnecessary hostility, break now by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
30.
Every power making reconciliation appear impossible between husband and wife, be disgraced now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
31.
Every satanic influence fighting forgiveness and restoration in this marriage, be destroyed by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
32.
Every evil power promoting disrespect through careless words, careless actions, and careless attitudes, be uprooted, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
33.
Every satanic agenda to turn this marriage into a battlefield of pride and revenge, be cancelled completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
34.
Every power attacking the covenant of peace and unity in this marriage, bow to the authority of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
35.
Every evil force stealing affection, appreciation, tenderness, and companionship from this marriage, release them now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
36.
Every satanic power responsible for repeated cycles of disrespect and reconciliation followed by renewed hostility, break permanently, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
37.
Every evil foundation supporting contempt and dishonor between husband and wife, be destroyed by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
38.
Every power causing either spouse to intentionally provoke the other into anger, be rendered powerless now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
39.
Every satanic influence working against mutual honor, godly submission, wisdom, patience, and love, be scattered by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
40.
Father, let the spirit of humility, wisdom, forgiveness, patience, kindness, and mutual honor possess the hearts of husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
41.
O Lord, rebuild every broken wall of trust, respect, affection, communication, and honor between husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
42.
Father, arise and restore lost respect and honor in this marriage; let love, peace, understanding, forgiveness, dignity, unity, and godly affection flourish again, and let every power resisting this restoration be permanently defeated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Thanksgiving Prayer
Father, I thank You because You are the God of restoration.
Thank You for every battle You have won.
Thank You for every heart You are touching.
Thank You for every destructive pattern You are breaking.
Thank You for the grace to forgive.
Thank You for the grace to communicate with wisdom.
Thank You for the grace to honor one another.
Thank You because bitterness will not have the final word.
Thank You because contempt will not have the final word.
Thank You because division will not have the final word.
Let Your peace rule in this home, and let Your love remain the foundation of this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Conclusion
The restoration of marital respect begins with God, but it must also be expressed through daily conduct. Continue praying, but also practice patience, humility, forgiveness, truthful communication, appreciation, and honor.
Let every spouse examine his or her own heart before God. The objective is not to defeat a husband or wife; it is to defeat whatever is destroying the marriage and to submit the home to the lordship of Jesus Christ.
May every lost expression of respect be restored.
May every wounded area receive healing.
May every destructive cycle be broken.
May communication become peaceful.
May forgiveness replace resentment.
May honor replace contempt.
May love replace hostility.
May wisdom replace foolishness.
May unity replace division.
And may this marriage become a testimony of the restoring power of God, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
