Romance and Affection

Lord, we come before You seeking Your blessing and guidance on how to love each other to the best of our abilities. Help us to create space in our busy lives to nurture this sacred bond. We ask for Your help in making every moment count—whether in the ordinary rhythms of daily life or in the extraordinary times that come our way.

Help us to slow down and savor the quiet moments together, remembering that even the simplest moments of affection, laughter, and shared presence are precious gifts. Flood our hearts with a longing to cherish and pursue one another, not out of obligation, but out of a pure desire to honor You and our spouse.

Father, we pray You would increase our attraction for each other, not just in the physical sense, but in the deeper ways that only You can cultivate. Help us to see the beauty in each other, to appreciate the qualities You’ve uniquely placed in us, and to always be in awe of the person we’re called to love. May our hearts remain open to one another, and may we never take for granted the precious gift of each other.

Lord, show us how to be more affectionate in ways that acknowledge and meet one another’s desires and needs. Whether it’s a gentle touch, a loving word, or a moment of shared vulnerability, help us to seek opportunities to express our love in ways that truly communicate how much we care. Help us not to become complacent, but to always find new ways to pursue each other with the same intentionality and joy as when we first fell in love.

Protect our hearts from distraction and guard our eyes, minds, hearts, and desires so they’d be pleasing to You and honoring towards one another! Help us to keep our hearts open and soft towards one another.

Draw us closer to each other and closer to You as we navigate this new year together.

In Jesus’ Name.. Amen.