50 MFM Prophetic Prayer Points for Appreciation Between Husband and Wife and End Every Spirit of Neglect
Prayer Title
50 MFM Prophetic Prayer Points for Appreciation Between Husband and Wife and End Every Spirit of Neglect
Theme
Breaking every spirit of neglect, indifference, ingratitude, emotional distance, resentment, selfishness, and disregard between husband and wife, and releasing grace for appreciation, affection, honor, understanding, encouragement, sacrificial love, and mutual care.
1. Prayer Focus
- Restoration of genuine appreciation between husband and wife.
- Destruction of every spirit of neglect and emotional indifference.
- Restoration of affection, honor, respect, and kindness.
- Deliverance from taking one another for granted.
- Removal of resentment caused by repeated neglect.
- Restoration of meaningful communication.
- Grace to recognize and appreciate each other’s sacrifices.
- Destruction of selfishness and entitlement in marriage.
- Restoration of tenderness and compassion.
- Establishment of Christ-centered love and mutual honor in the marriage.
2. Bible Exhortation
Marriage is designed by God to be a covenant of love, companionship, mutual support, honor, and faithfulness. Husband and wife should not merely live under the same roof; they should cultivate a relationship in which each person feels valued, respected, heard, and cared for.
Neglect can gradually create emotional distance. When appreciation disappears, sacrifices may become invisible. When communication breaks down, small disappointments can become resentment. When selfishness takes over, one spouse may begin to feel unseen or unimportant.
The Word of God calls husbands to love their wives sacrificially and calls wives to respect their husbands. Scripture also teaches believers to honor one another and to show kindness, compassion, patience, and love.
Therefore, we stand against every destructive influence that causes spouses to disregard one another.
We pray for the restoration of appreciation.
We pray for the restoration of affection.
We pray for the restoration of communication.
We pray for the restoration of tenderness.
We pray for grace to recognize the sacrifices made by one another.
We pray that every husband and wife will learn to express gratitude rather than assume that the other person should simply endure without acknowledgment.
Where neglect has created wounds, let God bring healing. Where selfishness has created distance, let God restore love. Where misunderstanding has produced resentment, let God release wisdom and reconciliation.
3. Prophetic Illustration
Imagine two lamps standing in the same room. Both are designed to give light, but if one lamp is continually ignored, never maintained, and never supplied with what it needs, eventually its light becomes weak.
In the same way, relationships require intentional care.
Marriage needs communication.
Marriage needs appreciation.
Marriage needs affection.
Marriage needs encouragement.
Marriage needs forgiveness.
Marriage needs patience.
Marriage needs mutual service.
When husband and wife continually recognize one another’s efforts and intentionally nurture their relationship, the marriage becomes stronger.
Today, every satanic pattern that causes spouses to take each other for granted shall be broken.
Every spirit of neglect shall be exposed.
Every spirit of indifference shall be destroyed.
Every root of resentment shall be uprooted.
Every wall of emotional distance shall come down according to God’s will.
Every good thing that has become invisible shall become visible again.
Every genuine sacrifice that has been overlooked shall receive acknowledgment.
The marriage shall not become a place of emotional starvation; it shall become a place of love, honor, care, appreciation, and peace.
4. Bible Texts
Ephesians 5:25
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it.”
Ephesians 5:33
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.”
1 Peter 3:7
“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife.”
Proverbs 31:28
“Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.”
Colossians 3:19
“Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind…”
Romans 12:10
“Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another.”
Philippians 2:3
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Ephesians 4:32
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.”
Song of Solomon 8:7
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.”
5. Bible Reading
Read the following passages aloud before beginning the prayer warfare:
Ephesians 5:21-33 — Christ-centered love, honor, and marital responsibility.
1 Peter 3:1-9 — Understanding, honor, and godly conduct in marriage.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 — The character of genuine love.
Colossians 3:12-19 — Compassion, kindness, forgiveness, love, and marital conduct.
Romans 12:9-18 — Genuine love, honor, patience, and peace.
Song of Solomon 2:8-17 — Affection and delight between husband and wife.
Proverbs 31:10-31 — The value and honor of a virtuous wife.
6. Confession
I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord over my marriage.
My marriage belongs to God.
Every spirit of neglect is defeated.
Every spirit of indifference is defeated.
Every spirit of ingratitude is defeated.
Every spirit of selfishness is defeated.
Every spirit of resentment is defeated.
Every spirit of bitterness is defeated.
Every spirit of emotional distance is defeated.
The love of Christ shall rule in our marriage.
My spouse shall not be taken for granted.
I shall not take my spouse for granted.
We shall recognize one another’s sacrifices.
We shall appreciate one another.
We shall honor one another.
We shall communicate with wisdom.
We shall forgive one another.
We shall encourage one another.
We shall serve one another in love.
The peace of God shall rule in our hearts.
The wisdom of God shall guide our marriage.
Every satanic agenda against marital affection shall fail.
Every power promoting neglect shall lose its influence.
Every root of resentment shall be uprooted.
Our marriage shall become stronger in love, understanding, honor, appreciation, and godly unity.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
7. Spiritual Symptoms of Neglect
Watch prayerfully against:
- One spouse feeling consistently unseen or unheard.
- Rare expressions of gratitude.
- Taking sacrifices for granted.
- Persistent emotional distance.
- Lack of meaningful communication.
- Little or no encouragement.
- Constant criticism without appreciation.
- Ignoring a spouse’s reasonable emotional needs.
- Refusal to acknowledge mistakes.
- Treating a spouse’s efforts as an obligation rather than a gift.
- Excessive attention given to everything except the marriage.
- Persistent indifference toward the spouse’s concerns.
- Unresolved resentment.
- Lack of tenderness.
- Unwillingness to spend meaningful time together.
- Repeated dismissiveness.
- Comparing one’s spouse unfavorably with other people.
- Using silence as punishment.
- Persistent selfishness.
- Loss of gratitude for the marriage itself.
Prayer: Every destructive root producing neglect, indifference, resentment, and emotional distance in my marriage, be uprooted by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8. Aggressive Praise & Worship
Begin with vigorous praise and worship.
Praise Confessions
- O Lord, I praise You because You are the Author of marriage.
- You are the God of covenant; preserve our marriage.
- You are the God of love; fill our hearts with Christlike love.
- You are the God of restoration; restore every damaged area of our relationship.
- You are the God of peace; silence every voice of conflict.
- You are the God of wisdom; teach us to understand one another.
- You are the God of healing; heal every wound caused by neglect.
- You are the God of grace; teach us to forgive and appreciate one another.
Worship Warfare
Declare:
“Holy Spirit, take control of my marriage. Remove every spirit of neglect, indifference, bitterness, selfishness, pride, and resentment. Restore love, tenderness, appreciation, honor, communication, affection, and understanding. Let Jesus Christ be glorified in our marriage.”
Continue worshipping with thanksgiving before beginning the warfare prayers.
9. Prayer Instructions
- Begin with thanksgiving and sincere repentance.
- Read the Scriptures aloud.
- Pray against destructive spiritual influences rather than against your spouse as a person.
- Ask God to reveal areas where you personally have neglected your spouse.
- Pray for your spouse’s genuine needs and wellbeing.
- Ask for grace to appreciate both visible and invisible sacrifices.
- Pray for restoration of healthy communication.
- Pray for wisdom to express concerns without insults, threats, or contempt.
- Pray for forgiveness and healing where there has been genuine hurt.
- Combine prayer with practical expressions of appreciation, attention, kindness, and responsible action.
- End with thanksgiving and prophetic declarations.
10. 50 MFM Aggressive Prophetic Prayer Points
1.
Every power turning appreciation into neglect in my marriage, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
2.
Every spirit of taking one’s spouse for granted, loose your hold and perish, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
3.
Every spirit of marital neglect operating against my marriage, be uprooted by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
4.
Every power causing husband and wife to become emotionally indifferent toward one another, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
5.
Every satanic influence making the sacrifices of my spouse invisible, be broken by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
6.
Every spirit of ingratitude operating in my marriage, die by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
7.
Every power causing constant criticism without appreciation, be silenced by the blood of Jesus, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
8.
Every spirit of selfishness attacking mutual care in my marriage, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
9.
Every power causing my spouse and me to overlook one another’s efforts, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
10.
Every satanic agenda making marital affection grow cold, be consumed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11.
Every power creating emotional distance between husband and wife, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
12.
Every spirit of bitterness arising from repeated neglect, be uprooted completely, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
13.
Every power turning small disappointments into permanent resentment, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
14.
Every satanic pattern of silent treatment and emotional punishment, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
15.
Every power causing husband and wife to stop communicating meaningfully, be broken now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
16.
Every spirit of pride preventing either spouse from saying, “I am sorry,” be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
17.
Every power making either spouse feel that appreciation is unnecessary, be disgraced by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
18.
Every spirit of entitlement operating in my marriage, die by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
19.
Every satanic influence causing spouses to notice only weaknesses and ignore strengths, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
20.
Every power turning marital conversations into opportunities for accusation, be silenced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
21.
Every spirit of contempt and disrespect attacking my marriage, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
22.
Every power causing husband and wife to compare one another with other people, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
23.
Every spirit of jealousy and insecurity attacking marital appreciation, be uprooted by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
24.
Every power causing one spouse to feel permanently undervalued, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
25.
Every satanic pattern of emotional starvation in my marriage, break now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
26.
Every inherited pattern of coldness, neglect, and marital indifference, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
27.
Every ancestral pattern of marriages where spouses fail to honor and appreciate one another, be uprooted, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
28.
Every cycle of unresolved marital resentment, terminate now, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
29.
Every power making one spouse’s sacrifices appear insignificant, be disgraced, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
30.
O Lord, release the grace of genuine appreciation into our hearts, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
31.
O Lord, teach my spouse and me to recognize and celebrate one another’s good qualities, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
32.
Every power attacking tenderness and compassion between husband and wife, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
33.
Every spirit of marital coldness, receive the fire of the Holy Ghost and perish, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
34.
Every power causing affection to be replaced with indifference, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
35.
Every satanic influence preventing healthy expressions of gratitude, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
36.
Every power causing husband and wife to remember offenses but forget kindness, be broken, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
37.
Every spirit of unforgiveness maintaining marital distance, loose your hold and perish, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
38.
Every power attacking the friendship between husband and wife, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
39.
Every satanic agenda against marital companionship and mutual support, scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
40.
Every power causing spouses to become strangers while living under the same roof, be destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
41.
O Lord, restore meaningful communication between husband and wife, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
42.
O Lord, restore mutual honor, respect, tenderness, and understanding in this marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
43.
Every power blocking reconciliation after marital offenses, be destroyed by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
44.
Every satanic embargo against genuine appreciation in my marriage, break by fire, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
45.
Every power assigned to make husband and wife emotionally withdraw from one another, be arrested and destroyed, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
46.
I decree that the spirit of neglect shall no longer rule my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
47.
I decree that the spirit of appreciation, honor, kindness, and mutual care shall increase in my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
48.
I decree that every good quality and sacrifice in my spouse shall be recognized and appreciated, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
49.
I decree that every root of bitterness, resentment, indifference, and emotional distance is uprooted from my marriage, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
50.
By the authority of the Word of God, I decree total defeat of every spirit of neglect, ingratitude, selfishness, indifference, bitterness, and marital coldness; my marriage shall abound in love, appreciation, honor, affection, understanding, friendship, faithfulness, peace, and Christ-centered unity, in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11. Prophetic Declarations
I prophetically declare:
My marriage belongs to Jesus Christ.
My marriage shall not become a place of neglect.
My spouse shall not be taken for granted.
I shall not take my spouse for granted.
We shall see the good in one another.
We shall appreciate one another.
We shall honor one another.
We shall encourage one another.
We shall listen to one another.
We shall communicate with wisdom.
We shall forgive one another.
We shall celebrate one another.
We shall support one another.
Every root of indifference is uprooted.
Every root of ingratitude is uprooted.
Every root of selfishness is uprooted.
Every root of resentment is uprooted.
Every root of bitterness is uprooted.
Every root of emotional distance is uprooted.
Every satanic pattern of marital neglect is broken.
Every inherited pattern of marital coldness is broken.
Every cycle of taking one another for granted is broken.
The love of Christ shall rule in our hearts.
The peace of God shall rule in our home.
The wisdom of God shall govern our conversations.
The grace of God shall strengthen our marriage.
The joy of companionship shall return.
The tenderness of affection shall return.
The beauty of friendship shall return.
The power of mutual honor shall increase.
Our marriage shall become stronger.
Our marriage shall become healthier.
Our marriage shall become more loving.
Our marriage shall become more peaceful.
Our marriage shall glorify God.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
12. Dos and Don’ts
Dos
- Do express sincere appreciation regularly.
- Do recognize your spouse’s sacrifices.
- Do communicate concerns respectfully.
- Do listen without immediately becoming defensive.
- Do make intentional time for one another.
- Do encourage your spouse.
- Do pray for one another.
- Do forgive genuine offenses.
- Do speak words that build rather than destroy.
- Do acknowledge your own mistakes.
- Do cultivate friendship within the marriage.
- Do show affection in ways appropriate to your relationship and circumstances.
Don’ts
- Don’t use prayer to curse or attack your spouse.
- Don’t treat spiritual warfare as permission for hatred or revenge.
- Don’t deliberately ignore your spouse to punish them.
- Don’t weaponize affection or communication.
- Don’t publicly humiliate your spouse.
- Don’t compare your spouse with another person.
- Don’t keep a permanent record of past mistakes.
- Don’t dismiss legitimate concerns as unimportant.
- Don’t assume that your spouse should automatically know what you need.
- Don’t allow neglect to become a permanent pattern without addressing it wisely.
13. Final Aggressive Warfare Prayer
O Lord my Father, arise and take absolute control of my marriage.
Every power of marital neglect, be destroyed by fire!
Every spirit of indifference, die!
Every spirit of ingratitude, die!
Every spirit of selfishness, die!
Every spirit of bitterness, die!
Every spirit of resentment, die!
Every spirit of contempt, die!
Every spirit of emotional coldness, die!
Every spirit of pride preventing reconciliation, be destroyed!
Every satanic influence making husband and wife take one another for granted, be broken!
Every power making genuine sacrifices invisible, be exposed and destroyed!
Every satanic agenda against marital appreciation, scatter!
Every power turning kindness into suspicion, be silenced!
Every power turning communication into conflict, be destroyed!
Every power making one spouse feel unseen, unheard, or permanently undervalued, be broken!
Every satanic pattern of emotional withdrawal, break now!
Every inherited pattern of marital neglect, break by fire!
Every ancestral pattern of cold marriages and lack of appreciation, be uprooted!
Every cycle of resentment, terminate!
Every cycle of silent treatment, terminate!
Every cycle of unnecessary criticism, terminate!
Every cycle of taking one another for granted, terminate!
O Lord, release fresh love into this marriage.
Release fresh compassion.
Release fresh understanding.
Release fresh tenderness.
Release fresh appreciation.
Release fresh friendship.
Release fresh respect.
Release fresh communication.
Release fresh patience.
Release fresh forgiveness.
Let husband and wife see one another through the eyes of grace.
Let us recognize one another’s sacrifices.
Let us celebrate one another’s strengths.
Let us correct one another with wisdom.
Let us forgive one another sincerely.
Let us encourage one another intentionally.
Let us serve one another in love.
Let the fire of the Holy Ghost consume every plantation of marital neglect.
Let the blood of Jesus speak against every satanic accusation.
Let every evil voice speaking separation, coldness, hatred, or indifference be silenced.
Every power assigned to destroy our friendship, be destroyed!
Every power assigned to destroy our communication, be destroyed!
Every power assigned to destroy our affection, be destroyed!
Every power assigned to destroy our respect, be destroyed!
Every power assigned to destroy our appreciation, be destroyed!
Satan, take your hands off this marriage!
Take your hands off our communication!
Take your hands off our affection!
Take your hands off our friendship!
Take your hands off our appreciation!
Take your hands off our covenant!
Jesus Christ is Lord over this marriage!
The love of Christ shall reign!
The peace of Christ shall reign!
The wisdom of God shall reign!
The grace of God shall reign!
Every power of neglect is defeated!
Every power of indifference is defeated!
Every power of ingratitude is defeated!
Every power of bitterness is defeated!
Every power of marital coldness is defeated!
The marriage shall stand!
The marriage shall flourish!
The marriage shall grow stronger!
The marriage shall become a testimony of God’s faithfulness!
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
14. Conclusion
Father, we thank You because You are the Author and Sustainer of godly marriage.
Thank You for hearing our prayers.
Thank You for every root of neglect that has been exposed.
Thank You for every destructive pattern that has been broken.
Thank You for the grace to love more intentionally.
Thank You for the grace to appreciate more sincerely.
Thank You for the grace to forgive more freely.
Thank You for the grace to communicate more wisely.
Thank You for the grace to honor one another.
We declare that neglect shall not have the final word in this marriage.
Indifference shall not have the final word.
Bitterness shall not have the final word.
Resentment shall not have the final word.
Selfishness shall not have the final word.
Jesus Christ shall have the final word over this marriage.
Every good quality in each spouse shall become visible.
Every genuine sacrifice shall be appreciated.
Every neglected area that should be addressed shall receive wisdom and attention.
Every wound shall receive healing according to God’s will.
Every broken channel of communication shall be restored.
Every wall of unnecessary distance shall come down.
The husband shall walk in godly love.
The wife shall walk in godly respect.
Both shall walk in humility, patience, wisdom, faithfulness, kindness, and mutual honor.
The friendship within the marriage shall grow.
The appreciation within the marriage shall grow.
The affection within the marriage shall grow.
The peace within the marriage shall grow.
The understanding within the marriage shall grow.
The marriage shall become a testimony that brings glory to God.
We seal these prayers by faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
Every spirit of neglect is defeated.
Every spirit of ingratitude is defeated.
Every spirit of indifference is defeated.
Every spirit of resentment is defeated.
Every spirit of marital coldness is defeated.
The love of Christ shall bind husband and wife together.
The peace of God shall rule in their hearts.
The grace of God shall strengthen their covenant.
Their marriage shall stand, flourish, and glorify God.
In the name of Jesus, Amen.
