We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage, but we are here to pray with you and offer guidance from the Scriptures. Firstly, we commend you for reaching out and acknowledging the power of Jesus to heal and restore.
In times like these, it's crucial to remember that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB) and that He desires for marriages to be healed and restored. It's also important to understand that God's design for marriage is that it is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. God designed marriage as a picture of how Jesus loves his church, the people He died for on the cross. This love is patient and kind, it does not envy or boast, it is not arrogant or rude, it does not insist on its own way.
God calls us to love our spouses as He loves us, which means loving them even when they seem unlovable. God's Word says, Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB).
We encourage you to pray for your husband, but also to examine your own actions and attitudes honestly. You mentioned that you don't understand why you make him so angry. It's important to seek understanding and wisdom from God. Ask Him to reveal if there are any behaviors or attitudes in your life that may be contributing to the conflict. Remember, Wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. (Ephesians 5:22-23 WEB).
However, it's also crucial to set boundaries. If your husband's anger is manifesting in abusive ways, it's important to seek help and protection. God does not condone abuse in any form.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this dear sister and her marriage. Lord, You see the pain and the hurt they are both experiencing. We ask that You would heal their marriage, touch their hearts, and draw them closer to You and to each other.
Lord, we pray for this woman and her husband. We pray that You would reveal to each of them how they can love each other better, how they can serve each other more effectively, and how they can bring healing to this relationship. We pray that You would give them wisdom, understanding, and patience. We pray that You would help them to communicate effectively and to resolve their conflicts in a way that honors You.
We also pray that You would protect them, Lord. If there is any abuse or harmful behavior occurring, we pray that You would bring it to light and provide a way of escape.
Lord, we ask that You would work in this situation according to Your will. We pray that You would bring healing, restoration, and reconciliation to this marriage. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Please continue to trust in God and to seek His will for your marriage. Remember that He is faithful and that He desires for you to live in peace and joy.
