We come before the Lord with you in this time of need, lifting up your heart’s cry for financial blessing, justice, and unity in your marriage. The desire for a home of your own is a godly one, as Scripture reminds us that the Lord is our provider and the one who establishes our steps. *"Unless Yahweh builds the house, they who build it labor in vain"* (Psalm 127:1). Yet we also recognize that the deeper need here is not just for a house, but for restoration, wisdom, and protection in the midst of broken trust and unresolved conflicts.
First, we must address the spiritual foundation of your request. You closed with *"Glory to Jesus,"* and we praise God that you acknowledge Him in this struggle. It is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father, and it is in His authority that we pray. *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5). We encourage you to continue to bring every concern to Him, for He cares deeply for you (1 Peter 5:7).
Now, let us speak to the matters of your heart. The division in your marriage regarding finances is a serious issue, for God calls husbands and wives to be *"one flesh"* (Genesis 2:24), united in purpose and stewardship. *"Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn’t have another to lift him up"* (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). It is not God’s will for a husband to hide financial decisions from his wife, for this creates division and distrust. *"Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:22, 25). A husband’s love should reflect Christ’s sacrificial love—transparent, protective, and selfless. We rebuke any spirit of deception or selfishness in your husband’s heart and pray that the Lord would convict him to repent and seek unity with you. *"Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:32).
Regarding the legal battles with your in-laws, we stand with you in praying for justice. The Lord sees the trickery and financial abuse you have endured, and He is a God who defends the oppressed. *"Yahweh also will be a high tower for the oppressed; a high tower in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9). We pray that the Lord would expose every hidden scheme and grant you favor in the legal process, ensuring that your rights are protected. *"Don’t be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you," says Yahweh"* (Jeremiah 1:8). Trust that He is fighting for you, even when the battle feels overwhelming.
As for your dream of homeownership, we pray that the Lord would open doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:8). However, we also urge you to seek His will above your own desires. *"Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this"* (Psalm 37:4-5). If this home is part of His plan for you, He will provide. If not, He will redirect your steps to something even better. We pray for wisdom as you navigate this season, that you would not lean on your own understanding but acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Lastly, we encourage you to guard your heart against bitterness. The financial abuse and betrayal you’ve experienced are deeply painful, but the Lord calls you to forgive, not because your husband or in-laws deserve it, but because Christ has forgiven you. *"Put away from yourself a perverse mouth. Put corrupt lips far from you"* (Proverbs 4:24). Forgiveness does not mean excusing sin—it means releasing the burden to the Lord, who judges justly (1 Peter 2:23). He will repay what has been stolen from you in His time.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is crying out for Your intervention. Lord, You see the brokenness in her marriage, the deception in her husband’s heart, and the injustice she has suffered at the hands of her in-laws. We ask that You would move powerfully in this situation. Softening her husband’s heart to repent of his secrecy and to seek unity with her as You intended in marriage. Convict him, Lord, and draw him to Yourself, that he may lead his family with integrity and love.
We pray for justice in the legal battles she faces. Expose every lie and every hidden scheme, Lord. Grant her favor with those in authority, that her rights would be protected and that she would receive what is rightfully hers. You are a God who defends the widow and the oppressed, and we trust You to fight for her.
Father, we also lift up her desire for a home. If it is Your will, open the doors for her to purchase a house, not just for her own sake, but for the stability and blessing of her family. Provide the finances, the wisdom, and the right opportunities. But above all, let her delight be in You, knowing that You are her true security and refuge.
Protect her heart from bitterness, Lord. Fill her with Your peace that surpasses understanding, and give her the strength to forgive as You have forgiven her. Remind her that vengeance is Yours, and that You will repay (Romans 12:19). Let her trust in Your timing and Your justice.
We rebuked any spirit of deception, division, or greed that has taken hold in her marriage or family. By the blood of Jesus, we break every stronghold and declare that Your truth and unity will prevail.
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.