Scriptures to Pray When Your Spouse Needs Deliverance
There are many Scriptures you can stand on when your spouse needs deliverance. For whatever reason, there may be times when our spouse may become bogged down by things in this world. Whether it’s being overloaded at work, blind-sided by a sudden loss, or some type of addiction, we can find hope and security in praying the Word of God.
How to Pray for My Spouse’s Deliverance
First and foremost, prayer for deliverance isn’t a one-stop-shop or quick fix. When your spouse needs deliverance, it will always be in God’s timing; however, your obedience and prayers can help the process. Instead of focusing on a timespan of when you think your spouse should be delivered, focus on the power of praying the Word of God over them.
This will help soften your heart during the process and keep you focused on what God will do versus what’s not going right or why things aren’t working. Become devoted to seeking the Lord and His will for your spouse. Remove any distractions and be intentional about going to war in prayer for your spouse’s victory. Set aside time each day to declare and decree the Scriptures below and add them into your prayer life for your spouse.
While praying for your spouse, be specific and call out that which they need deliverance from. Make your petition clear and absolute.
6 Scripture Passages to Stand on When Your Spouse Needs Deliverance
Psalm 50:15
“…and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
Psalm 31:2
Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
Psalm 31:15
My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me.
Philippians 1:6
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:13-18
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Why Stand on These Scriptures
Simply put, the Lord tells us to call upon Him in the day of our trouble. The need for deliverance affects people differently, but one thing that it has in common is it’s usually attached to a stronghold. For this reason, there can be a myriad of issues that accompany such as a lack of trust, unforgiveness, bitterness, and the like.
Another reason to stand on these specific Scriptures is because you and your spouse both need to be in places of understanding. This can be understanding about many things from why your spouse is going through what they’re going through to why deliverance isn’t immediate. These Scriptures also help bring comfort where there may be discouragement.
Last but not least, these Scriptures keep you focused on the One who does the delivering. It’s easy to try and take matters into our own hands, but that never works. If anything, it can cause a wedge in your own relationship with the Father and an even bigger one between you and your spouse. When saying these Scriptures, meditate on God the Father and the work He is doing in your spouse through Christ Jesus.
Final Thoughts
Life can seem a bit difficult when your spouse needs deliverance, but this is where you get to lean and depend on the Word of God. Take note of the Scriptures above and stand on them in confidence knowing that they will not return void.
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