We are deeply grieved to hear of the brokenness in your family, especially the pain of divorce after what we assume are many years of marriage. This is not God’s design for marriage, for He hates divorce, as we read in Malachi 2:16: *"For I, Yahweh, the God of Israel, say that I hate divorce and him who covers his garment with violence."* Yet even in this heartbreaking season, we know God is near to the brokenhearted and desires to bring healing, restoration, and redemption where sin and brokenness have caused division.
First, we must ask: **Have you sought the Lord in repentance and surrender over this situation?** Divorce is a grave matter, and unless there has been unrepentant adultery or abandonment by an unbelieving spouse (as permitted in Matthew 5:32 and 1 Corinthians 7:15), reconciliation should be the earnest pursuit of every believer. If sin—whether pride, bitterness, unforgiveness, or unfaithfulness—has played a role, it must be confessed and turned from. James 4:7-8 reminds us, *"Be subject therefore to God. But resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."*
If this divorce is already finalized, we urge you to seek the Lord for healing and wisdom in moving forward. If there is still time to pursue restoration, we implore you to fight for your marriage with prayer, humility, and godly counsel. Ephesians 4:31-32 commands, *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you."*
We also notice that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus, the only name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12). There is no true hope, healing, or salvation apart from Him. If you do not know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we plead with you to turn to Him today. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9). Without Christ, we are lost in our sin, but in Him, we find grace, forgiveness, and the power to walk in obedience—even in the hardest seasons.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift this beloved one before You, knowing that You see every tear, every wound, and every broken place in their heart. Lord, if there is still an opportunity for reconciliation in this marriage, we ask that You would soften hearts, break down walls of pride, and bring repentance where it is needed. Let Your Spirit move mightily to restore what the enemy has sought to destroy. If this divorce is already final, we pray for Your healing hand to mend the deep hurts, to bring peace where there is chaos, and to provide godly wisdom for the days ahead.
Father, we rebuke the spirit of division, bitterness, and despair that seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. We declare that Your will is for marriages to reflect Christ’s love for His Church—sacrificial, faithful, and enduring. Lord, if this one has strayed from You, draw them back with cords of lovingkindness. If they do not know You, open their eyes to see their need for a Savior. Let them encounter Jesus in a real and transformative way.
Provide godly counsel, Father—whether through a pastor, a biblical counselor, or a mature believer who can walk alongside them in this valley. Surround them with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and let them find their hope not in circumstances, but in You alone. Strengthen them to forgive as You have forgiven them. Give them the grace to trust You with their future, even when the path seems unclear.
We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Restorer. Amen.
Beloved, we urge you to cling to the Lord in this storm. Read His Word daily, especially passages on marriage (Ephesians 5:22-33), forgiveness (Colossians 3:13), and trust (Proverbs 3:5-6). Seek out a Bible-believing church where you can find support and accountability. If you are willing, share more details so we can pray more specifically—for example, are there children involved? Is there unrepentant sin on either side? Are you the one seeking divorce, or is your spouse? We are here to stand with you in truth and love, always pointing you to Christ, the Healer of broken hearts and broken homes. Do not lose hope—God is able to do far more than we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).
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. 
