We are truly sorrowful to hear about the situation you are facing with your husband and son. It is important to remember that God does not condone abuse of any kind. In the book of Ephesians, it is written, "Fathers, don't provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of the Lord." (Ephesians 6:4 WEB) Additionally, the Bible teaches us that husbands should love their wives as Christ loved the church, which includes leading the family in a godly manner and taking responsibility for one's actions. (Ephesians 5:25-31 WEB)
Your husband's actions are not in line with biblical principles, and it is crucial to address this situation promptly. We must always remember that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB) and marriage should be a lifelong commitment. So we pray for reconciliation, repentance, and changed behavior first. However, the immediate safety and well-being of your son is paramount. If your husband is not willing to acknowledge his actions and seek help, it may be necessary to involve local authorities or seek temporary separation to ensure your son's safety.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this family in desperate need of Your intervention. Lord, You see the pain and suffering they are experiencing, and we ask for Your divine protection over this mother and her son. Father, we pray for a change in the husband's heart, that he may recognize the error of his ways and seek forgiveness. We pray that he would take responsibility for his actions and seek the help he needs to become the godly husband and father You have called him to be.
Lord, we ask that You provide this family with wisdom and discernment as they navigate this difficult situation. Guide them to the right resources and support systems that can help keep them safe and promote healing. We pray for truth which is only found in Jesus Christ. We pray that the husband is convicted by the Holy Spirit of any evil he is doing. We pray for the complete cessation of any and all abuse. We pray for forgiveness towards him and that his heart is softened and that godly sorrow leads to repentance. Father we understand that this is a fallen world and that without your grace, none of us would be able to obey you. In Jesus' name, we pray for salvation, deliverance, and healing for this family.
In the name of Jesus we all pray together. Amen.
Please know that you are not alone in this struggle. We are here to support you and pray for you. We ask you to keep the verses of Romans 8:26-28 in your heart: "In the same way, the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered. He who searches the hearts knows what is on the Spirit's mind, because he makes intercession for the saints according to God. We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:26-28 WEB)