We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious marriage that is under attack. The pain of broken trust is deep, and the weight of betrayal can feel unbearable. But we know that our God is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We declare that nothing is impossible with Him, and we stand in agreement with you for the restoration of this union according to His will.
First, we must address the foundation of our faith. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and it is by His blood alone that we are saved (Ephesians 1:7). If you have not already, we encourage you to examine your own heart and ensure that you have placed your trust in Jesus for salvation, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have done this, we rejoice with you! If not, we urge you to confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved (Romans 10:9).
Now, let us stand on God’s promises for marriage. The Lord hates divorce (Malachi 2:16) and desires for marriages to reflect the covenant love between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). We rebuke the enemy’s lies that this marriage is beyond repair, for our God is a God of restoration (Joel 2:25). We also rebuke any spirit of bitterness, unforgiveness, or resentment that may be taking root in your heart, for the Lord commands us to forgive as we have been forgiven (Colossians 3:13).
To your husband, we say this: If he has strayed, we pray that the Lord would convict his heart and draw him back to repentance. The Bible warns that those who commit adultery destroy their own souls (Proverbs 6:32), but it also promises that if a man strays, God can bring him back (Jeremiah 3:22). We pray that he would remember his vows before God and choose to fight for this marriage, not abandon it.
To you, dear sister, we say: Do not lose hope. The Lord sees your tears and collects them in a bottle (Psalm 56:8). He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). But we must also encourage you to guard your heart. While we pray for restoration, we must also prepare you for the possibility that your husband may not choose repentance. If he remains unrepentant, Scripture is clear that you are not bound to a covenant with someone who has broken it (1 Corinthians 7:15). But if he repents, we rejoice with you and pray for healing.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts broken for this marriage. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the shattered trust. We ask that You would move mightily in this situation. Soften the heart of this husband, Lord. Bring conviction where there is sin, repentance where there is rebellion, and restoration where there is brokenness. We declare that You are a God who heals and restores, and we ask that You would do a miracle in this marriage.
Father, strengthen this wife. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Renew her faith, Lord, even when it feels small. Remind her that You are her hope and her portion (Lamentations 3:24). Give her the endurance to wait on You, and the wisdom to know how to respond in this season.
Lord, we rebuke the enemy’s schemes to destroy this marriage. We declare that what God has joined together, no man—or spirit—should separate (Matthew 19:6). We pray for reconciliation, for healing, and for a marriage that brings glory to Your name. But if restoration is not Your will, Lord, we ask that You would be her strength and her shield.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who makes all things new. Amen.
In this season, we encourage you to cling to the Lord. Spend time in His Word, for faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Surround yourself with godly counsel—those who will speak truth in love and hold you accountable. And remember, even if your faith feels small, our God is big enough to meet you in your weakness. He is able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep hoping in Him.
