We stand with you in this season, lifting your heart and marriage before the Lord, for we know that His will is perfect, His joy is our strength, and His promises are unshakable. You have asked for the joy of the Lord, wisdom to walk in His will, and the restoration of your marriage—these are godly desires that align with Scripture, and we join you in seeking them earnestly in Jesus’ name.
The joy of the Lord is not merely an emotion but a deep, abiding confidence in His sovereignty and goodness, even amid trials. Nehemiah 8:10 reminds us, *"The joy of Yahweh is your strength."* This joy is not dependent on circumstances but is rooted in the unchanging character of God. When your heart feels heavy, cling to this truth: His joy is not just a fleeting feeling but a supernatural empowerment to endure, to hope, and to trust. The apostle Paul, who faced immense hardship, wrote from prison, *"Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, ‘Rejoice!’"* (Philippians 4:4). This is not a suggestion but a command—one that requires faith and surrender. Even when the path is unclear, we can rejoice because we know that God is working all things together for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28).
You have also asked for fresh vision, wisdom, and direction for your future. Proverbs 3:5-6 instructs us, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* This is not a passive trust but an active surrender, daily seeking His will through prayer, Scripture, and godly counsel. The Lord delights in revealing His plans to those who seek Him wholeheartedly. Ask Him for dreams, visions, and confirmations—but always test them against His Word. If the vision aligns with Scripture, hold fast to it. If it wavers, return to the unchanging truth of God’s promises.
Regarding your marriage, we continue to lift it before the Lord, praying for restoration, reconciliation, and a renewed covenant between you and your wife. Marriage is a sacred institution, designed by God to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). If there has been brokenness, sin, or separation, we rebuked any spiritual strongholds in the name of Jesus and declare that *"what God has joined together, let no man separate"* (Mark 10:9). We pray that both you and your wife would soften your hearts toward one another, that forgiveness would flow, and that the Lord would rebuild what has been torn down. If there has been unfaithfulness, bitterness, or unforgiveness, we urge you to repent and release these to the Lord, for they are weights that hinder restoration. *"Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:32).
We also sense a deep longing in your heart—not just for restoration but for the *assurance* that God is moving. You said you know it intellectually but struggle to feel it. This is a common battle for believers, for faith is not always about feelings but about standing on God’s Word regardless of what we see or feel. Jesus told Thomas, *"Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed"* (John 20:29). The Lord is calling you to a deeper level of trust—one that does not waver with emotions but stands firm on His promises. When doubt creeps in, declare Scripture over your marriage: *"The Lord is my helper. I will not fear what man can do to me"* (Hebrews 13:6). *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail"* (Isaiah 54:17). *"With God, all things are possible"* (Matthew 19:26).
Yet we must also address something with love and clarity: while it is good to ask the Lord for a vision of your restored marriage, we must be cautious not to elevate even this godly desire above God Himself. A restored marriage is a beautiful thing, but it must never become an idol. If we cling to the *gift* more than the *Giver*, we risk disappointment and even bitterness if God’s timing or plan looks different than we expect. Jesus must remain your first love (Revelation 2:4). Seek Him above all else, and trust that He will add to your life what is best (Matthew 6:33). If restoration is His will, He will bring it to pass. If there is a different path, He will give you the grace to walk it. Either way, He is enough.
Now, let us pray over you and your marriage:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting our brother and his marriage into Your hands. Lord, You are the God of restoration, the One who redeems what is broken and makes all things new. We ask that You would pour out Your joy upon him—a joy that transcends circumstances, a joy that strengthens him to walk in Your will without fear. Let him feel the depth of Your love and the certainty of Your promises, even when his emotions waver.
Father, we pray for fresh vision, wisdom, and direction for his future. Open his eyes to see what You are doing, even in the hidden places. Give him dreams, confirmations, and a clear sense of Your leading. Remove any confusion, doubt, or distraction that would hinder him from hearing Your voice. Anoint him with Your Spirit, that he may walk in every good work You have prepared for him (Ephesians 2:10).
Lord, we stand in the gap for his marriage. Soften the heart of his wife and draw her back to You and to her covenant. Break every chain of bitterness, unforgiveness, or sin that has come between them. Restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). Let Your love flow between them, binding them together in unity and purpose. Give our brother a godly patience and perseverance as he waits on You. Help him to love his wife as Christ loves the Church—sacrificially, selflessly, and without condition.
We rebuked every spirit of fear, doubt, and despair that would try to steal his peace. Fill him instead with Your perfect love, which casts out all fear (1 John 4:18). Let him see his marriage through Your eyes—not as it is now, but as it will be when You have finished Your work.
Finally, Lord, we ask that You would be his greatest treasure. Guard his heart from idolatry, even the idolatry of good things. Let him find his satisfaction in You alone, knowing that You are enough, no matter the outcome.
We declare all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Amen."*
Brother, we encourage you to keep pressing into the Lord, even on the days when it feels hard. Read His Word daily, for it is a lamp to your feet (Psalm 119:105). Worship Him, even when you don’t feel like it, for worship shifts our focus from our problems to His greatness. And continue to pray for your wife—not just for restoration, but for her relationship with Christ. A marriage rooted in Him is unshakable.
We are standing with you, believing with you, and trusting that the Lord is at work, even when we cannot see it. Keep the faith. His promises are true.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
