We lift up your heartfelt cry for your husband and your marriage before the Lord, knowing that He is the God of all comfort and healing. Your love and commitment to standing by your husband in this trial are a beautiful reflection of Christ’s love for us, and we commend you for seeking prayer and support. The struggles your husband faces—depression, anxiety, and mental distress—are heavy burdens, but they are not beyond the reach of our Savior. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). Let us cling to this truth as we bring your husband before the throne of grace.
The Bible reminds us in Philippians 4:6-7, *"In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus."* Your husband’s mind needs the supernatural peace that only God can provide. We also remember that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers of darkness (Ephesians 6:12). Mental health battles often have spiritual roots, and we must combat them with the Word of God, prayer, and the authority we have in Jesus’ name.
It is clear that your husband’s pain has caused him to lash out at you, and this is not the way God intends for a husband to treat his wife. Ephesians 5:25 calls husbands to *"love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her."* While we pray for his healing, we also rebuke the spirit of anger, bitterness, and division that has taken root in his words and actions. It is not godly for him to threaten to leave you, especially in moments of distress. Marriage is a covenant before God, and threats of abandonment are not aligned with His design. We pray that the Lord will convict his heart of this and soften it toward you, restoring him to a place of love, responsibility, and commitment.
We also recognize the toll this is taking on you. You are carrying a heavy emotional burden, and it is okay to acknowledge your pain. The Lord sees your heartbreak and your faithfulness. He is your strength, and He will sustain you. Psalm 34:18 says, *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You do not have to endure this alone. Lean on the Lord, and allow His people to come alongside you in prayer and support. It is also important to set healthy boundaries, even as you love your husband. You are not responsible for fixing him—that is the Lord’s work—but you are responsible for guarding your own heart and well-being (Proverbs 4:23).
As for your marriage, we stand in agreement that the Lord will restore what has been broken. Joel 2:25 declares, *"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten."* The enemy has sought to devour your marriage through mental illness, fear, and division, but God is greater. He is the God of restoration, and He can redeem even the most broken situations. We pray that your husband’s mind will be renewed by the truth of God’s Word (Romans 12:2), that he will seek professional and spiritual help without shame, and that the two of you will grow closer to the Lord and to each other through this trial.
Lastly, we want to address the way you closed your request: *"Please may Jesus help us please."* While your heart is clearly in the right place, we want to gently remind you that it is *only* through the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12), and it is by His authority that we pray. When we come before God, we do so boldly in the name of Jesus, knowing that He is our Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). Let us always approach the throne of grace with confidence, declaring the name of Jesus over our lives and our prayers.
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**Our Prayer for You:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this precious sister and her husband. Lord, You are the Great Physician, the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We ask that You would touch her husband’s mind, body, and spirit, delivering him from the oppression of depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Break every chain of darkness that has bound him, and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Let Your light shine into the deepest parts of his soul, exposing lies and replacing them with Your truth.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of fear, confusion, and despair that has tormented him. We command these spirits to leave in the name of Jesus, and we declare that Your Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7) will take residence in him. Restore his mind, Lord, and give him clarity to see reality through Your eyes. Remove the scales from his vision so that he may recognize the love and faithfulness of his wife and the hope that is found in You alone.
Lord, we also pray for this marriage. You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16), and we ask that You would strengthen the covenant between this husband and wife. Soften his heart toward her, and help him to see the damage his words and threats have caused. Convict him of his responsibility as a husband to love, cherish, and protect his wife, not to wound her. Bind up the wounds in their relationship, and let Your healing balm cover every hurt. Restore trust, communication, and intimacy between them.
Father, we ask that You would surround this wife with Your comfort and strength. She has carried this burden for too long, and we pray that You would lift the weight from her shoulders. Give her wisdom to know how to support her husband while also setting godly boundaries. Provide her with a community of believers who can come alongside her in prayer and encouragement. Let her find rest in You, knowing that You are her Refuge and Strength (Psalm 46:1).
We declare that this marriage will not be destroyed but will be a testimony of Your redeeming power. Let this trial draw them both closer to You and to each other. Give them the grace to forgive, the strength to endure, and the faith to believe that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
