Prayer for Return of a Wayward Spouse

Trusting in the promise that whatever I ask for in the name of your Son, Jesus, You Father
will do it, with confidence in Our Lord’s words and in Your infinite power and love for me and
for my [husband/wife]. I ask you, Father, to send Your Spirit to convict [person’s name] and to
allow [him/her] to see all wrongs that [he/she] has done and how these actions offend Your
infinite goodness.

Father, I ask in sorrow, knowing that You do not intrude upon free will, but that You can
give Divine influence like you did with Hosea’s wife, that You send a hedge of thorns around
[person’s name] so that [he/she] cannot find the paths that lead [him/her] away from me and
our marriage. Even though [he/she] may pursue [his/her] sinful ways, [he/she] will not
succeed in sinning against You. [He/She] shall not find satisfaction or happiness until [he/she]
returns to me as my [wife/husband], where [he/she] may then be taught by Your Holy Spirit,
the true meaning of marriage, sexuality and how to be good and loving in our marital
relationship.

Father, I am powerless against these spiritual forces and recognize my utter dependence
on You and Your power. Look with mercy upon me and upon my [wife/husband.] Do not look
upon our sins, O Lord, rather look at the sufferings of your Beloved Son and see the Victim
whose bitter passion and death has reconciled us to You. By the victory of the cross, protect us
from all evil and rebuke any evil spirits who are attacking or influencing us in any way. Send
them back to Hell and place a wall of protection around our marriage. Send your Holy Angels
to watch over us and protect us.

Father, I ask these things through the most Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Thank
you, Father, for hearing my prayer. I love You, I worship You, I thank You and I trust in Your
infinite mercy and forgiveness. Amen.