We hear your cry for help and lift your heavy heart before the Lord. Marriage is a sacred covenant, designed by God to reflect His love and faithfulness, not to be a place of constant scorn or financial exploitation. The Word of God is clear: *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25). Your husband’s scolding is not a reflection of God’s design for marriage, and we rebuke that spirit of harshness in Jesus’ name. A godly husband is called to cherish, protect, and honor his wife, not belittle her.
Your mother-in-law’s demands for dowry are also not aligned with Scripture. The Bible condemns greed and exploitation, and we stand against this unrighteous expectation. *"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil"* (1 Timothy 6:10). We pray that God would soften her heart and turn her focus toward righteousness, not material gain. You are not a source of income—you are a daughter of the King, and your worth is found in Christ alone.
We also lift up your desire to complete your BA course with excellence. The Lord delights in your pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, for *"the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom"* (Proverbs 9:10). We pray that He would strengthen your mind, grant you discipline, and open doors for your success. May you achieve that 95% not for pride, but for His glory, knowing that *"whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men"* (Colossians 3:23).
Regarding your jewelry from your mother, we pray that any delays or obstacles would be removed. If there is any unrighteous withholding, we ask the Lord to intervene and restore what rightfully belongs to you. *"The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9).
Most of all, we pray for peace and love to flood your marriage. The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together, but we declare that *"the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:7). We rebuke division, strife, and bitterness, and we invite the Holy Spirit to fill your home with His presence. May your husband’s heart be turned toward you in gentleness, and may your mother-in-law’s demands be silenced by the conviction of the Lord.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of this precious sister, lifting up every burden she carries. Lord, You see the pain in her marriage, the pressure from her mother-in-law, and the weight of her studies. We ask that You would move mightily in each of these areas. Soften her husband’s heart, Father, and let him see her through Your eyes. Break the spirit of greed in her mother-in-law, and replace it with contentment and gratitude. Grant our sister wisdom, strength, and favor as she pursues her degree, and restore to her what has been withheld.
Most of all, Lord, we ask that You would pour out Your love and peace in her home. Let Your presence be so tangible that strife cannot remain. Teach her to trust in You, to walk in forgiveness, and to stand firm in the truth of Your Word. We declare that her marriage will be a testimony of Your grace, and that her life will bring glory to Your name.
We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, for there is no other name by which we can be saved or delivered. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer. Amen.
