5 Prayers to Pray Throughout Your Engagement Season
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Your engagement season is an exciting time filled with joy, anticipation, and preparation for your future marriage. It’s also a time of spiritual growth, as you and your fiancé draw closer to God and each other. Amidst the planning and busyness, one of the most powerful things you can do is pray.
As Priscilla Shirer once said, “Marriage is not about happiness. Marriage is about holiness.” This season is not just about planning a wedding, but about preparing your hearts for a lifelong covenant. Here are five prayers to guide you through this season and lay a strong foundation for your marriage.
1. A Prayer for Unity and Growth
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:3
Lord, thank You for bringing us together and for the love we share. As we prepare for marriage, help us grow in unity and understanding. Teach us to communicate with grace, listen with patience, and love each other selflessly. Let our engagement season be a time of strengthening our bond, learning from one another, and preparing our hearts for a lifetime of commitment. Keep us centered on You, knowing that our unity is strongest when built on Your love. Amen.
2. A Prayer for Wisdom in Planning
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” – Proverbs 16:3
Heavenly Father, as we navigate the details of wedding planning, help us to keep our focus on what truly matters—our covenant with You and each other. Grant us wisdom in our decisions and patience in the process. When stress and overwhelm creep in, remind us to rest in Your peace. Help us to honor You in every choice we make, from the small details to the big moments. May our wedding reflect Your love and bring glory to Your name. Amen.
3. A Prayer for Purity and Holiness
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10
Lord, as we prepare for marriage, we ask for strength to honor You in our relationship. Help us to walk in purity, guarding our hearts and minds. Protect us from temptation and guide us in setting boundaries that reflect Your will. Let our love for each other be marked by respect, self-control, and a desire to glorify You. Shape us into a couple that honors Your design for marriage and reflects Your holiness. Amen.
4. A Prayer for Patience and Grace
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2
Father, we know that this season will bring moments of tension and challenges. Teach us to extend grace to one another, to be quick to forgive, and to show love even in difficult moments. When we face disagreements, help us to approach each other with humility and understanding. May we learn to navigate challenges together with patience and a heart that seeks unity over being right. Fill our relationship with kindness and a love that mirrors Yours. Amen.
5. A Prayer for a Christ-Centered Marriage
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.” – Psalm 127:1
Lord, we surrender our future marriage into Your hands. May our relationship always be built on the foundation of Your truth and love. Help us to seek You daily, placing You at the center of our home. Give us a vision for the life we will build together and guide us to reflect Your love to the world. May our marriage be a testimony of Your grace, faithfulness, and redemption. Strengthen us to walk in Your purpose and to love each other as You have loved us. Amen.
Your engagement season is a beautiful time to grow spiritually as a couple. Through prayer, you invite God to lead and shape your relationship, setting the stage for a marriage rooted in His love. Take time to pray these prayers together, trusting that He is preparing you both for a lifetime of love and faithfulness.
What prayers have been meaningful to you during your engagement? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
