We come before the Lord with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting up this plea for a breakthrough in your marriage and family. The enemy has sought to bring division, confusion, and strife through the actions of your husband, but we declare that no weapon formed against your family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). The Lord sees the pain, the running around, and the brokenness, and He is mighty to save, heal, and restore what has been torn apart.
The hatred and bitterness that have taken root must be uprooted in Jesus’ name. Scripture tells us in Ephesians 4:31-32, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."* This is not a call to ignore the hurt but to surrender it to the Lord, who alone can bring true healing. Hatred is a tool of the enemy, but love covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8). We pray that God would soften hearts, break down walls of resentment, and replace hatred with His perfect love.
To the husband in this situation, we must speak truth in love: running around—whether in unfaithfulness, distraction, or avoidance—is not the way of a man who follows Christ. A husband is called to love his wife as Christ loved the church, giving himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25). If there has been infidelity, deception, or abandonment, this is sin, and it must be repented of. The Lord calls men to lead their families in righteousness, not in confusion or pain. We urge you, brother, to turn back to the Lord and to your wife with a repentant heart. There is no sin too great for God’s forgiveness, but it requires humility and a willingness to change. Proverbs 28:13 says, *"He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."*
To the wife, we encourage you to stand firm in prayer, but also to guard your heart. The Lord is your strength, and He will sustain you. Do not let bitterness take root, but trust that God sees your tears and hears your cries. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Your pain is valid, and the Lord is your vindicator. At the same time, we pray for wisdom—wisdom to know how to respond, when to speak, and when to wait on the Lord. If your husband is unrepentant, you are not called to endure abuse or persistent unfaithfulness, but even in separation, you can trust God to work.
For the children and extended family, we pray for healing from the wounds of division. Let the Lord bind up broken hearts and restore peace where there has been strife. May the younger ones not carry the burden of these sins but instead see the power of God’s redemption in their parents’ lives. We declare that this family will be a testimony of God’s restoring power, that what the enemy meant for harm, God will turn for good (Genesis 50:20).
We also recognize that this prayer was lifted in the name of Jesus Christ, and we praise God for that. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. This is a foundational truth—salvation, breakthrough, and healing come through faith in Christ alone. If there is anyone in this family who has not yet surrendered to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day. Repentance and faith in Him are the first steps to true restoration.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for a breakthrough in this marriage and family. Lord, You see the running around, the deception, the pain, and the hatred that has taken root. We ask that You would intervene supernaturally. Convict hearts of sin, Lord—bring repentance where there has been rebellion. Soften the heart of this husband, Father, and turn him back to You and to his wife. Break the chains of infidelity, distraction, and hardness of heart. Let him see the damage his actions have caused and give him the courage to turn away from sin and toward righteousness.
Lord, we pray for this wife—strengthen her, comfort her, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses understanding. Guard her heart from bitterness and fill her with Your love. Give her wisdom to know how to respond, when to speak, and when to wait on You. Heal her wounds, Lord, and restore her joy. Let her find her identity and worth in You alone.
For the children and extended family, we ask for Your healing touch. Remove the spirit of division and replace it with Your peace. Let forgiveness flow where there has been offense, and let Your love cover every hurt. Protect the minds and hearts of the children, Lord. Do not let them carry the weight of these sins, but let them see Your redemption at work.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of hatred in Jesus’ name. It has no place in this family. We bind every demonic stronghold of division, confusion, and strife, and we loose Your love, unity, and peace. Let this family be a testimony of Your restoring power. Where the enemy has sought to destroy, let You, Lord, rebuild and make all things new.
We declare that this marriage will be restored in a way that honors You. If there has been unfaithfulness, we pray for a spirit of repentance and a commitment to purity. If there has been neglect, we pray for a renewed dedication to love and lead as You have called. Father, let this family be a light in the darkness, a testament to Your grace and mercy.
Finally, Lord, we pray for salvation for every member of this family. If there is anyone who does not yet know You, we ask that You would draw them to Yourself. Let them see their need for a Savior and turn to Jesus Christ in faith. There is no breakthrough, no healing, and no restoration apart from Him.
We thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your faithfulness and Your power to save. Let Your will be done in this family, and let Your name be glorified. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.