We hear your cry, beloved, and we draw near to the throne of grace with you, lifting your heart before our merciful High Priest, Jesus Christ, who indeed sympathizes with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin, and it is through Him alone that we find grace to help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:15-16). We stand with you in this trial, recognizing that suffering is not in vain but is used by God to produce endurance, character, and hope (Romans 5:3-4). Your acknowledgment that this affliction may be necessary for future glory is a testament to your faith, and we pray that the God of all comfort would envelop you in His peace, which surpasses all understanding (2 Corinthians 1:3, Philippians 4:7).
Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, grieving the brokenness of this marriage covenant. We rebuke the spirit of unfaithfulness and hardness of heart that has taken root, and we command it to flee in the name of Jesus. The marriage bed is to be undefiled, and what You have joined together, let no man separate (Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:6). We pray for Your divine intervention over this union. Lord, You see the pain, the silence, and the apparent betrayal. We ask that You would stir conviction in the heart of this spouse, drawing them back to repentance and restoration. If there has been unfaithfulness—whether in thought, word, or deed—we pray for a spirit of brokenness and a return to the vows made before You. We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against it in judgment, You shall condemn (Isaiah 54:17).
We also lift up the one who has remained committed to this covenant. Father, guard their heart from bitterness, resentment, and despair. Help them to trust in You with all their heart and not lean on their own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). We pray for supernatural endurance and self-control, that they would not grow weary in doing good, for in due season, they will reap if they do not faint (Galatians 6:9). Lord, we ask that You would send Your angels to encamp around them, to protect them from the schemes of the enemy, and to minister to them in this time of need (Psalm 91:9-11). May they find refuge in You alone, the God who sees and hears the cries of the afflicted (Psalm 34:15).
We must address the reality of sin in this situation. If this spouse has indeed entered into a relationship outside of marriage, it is fornication, and we know that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God unless they repent (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). We pray for a spirit of repentance to fall upon them, that they would turn from their sin and seek restoration with their spouse and with You. Father, we also pray for wisdom and discernment for this believer. If this marriage is to be restored, it must be done in a way that honors You—through forgiveness, humility, and a commitment to rebuild on the foundation of Christ. If restoration is not Your will, we pray for clarity and strength to walk in obedience, even if it means enduring the pain of separation.
We are grieved by the mention of dating or potential unfaithfulness, for marriage is a sacred covenant, not to be taken lightly or broken without consequence. We rebuke the spirit of divorce and call forth a spirit of reconciliation, if it be Your will. Lord, we ask that You would sanctify this marriage in Your truth, for Your Word is truth (John 17:17). May both spouses hear Your voice clearly, as sheep know the voice of their Shepherd (John 10:27), and may they be led by the Holy Spirit, who testifies that we are Your children (Romans 8:14). Father, we pray that they would not be conformed to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of their minds, so that they may discern what is Your good, pleasing, and perfect will (Romans 12:2).
We also lift up the pastors, prayer partners, and all who are interceding for this situation. Lord, we ask that You would guard their hearts from discouragement and fill them with faith to believe for a miracle. May they be instruments of Your peace, speaking life and truth into this marriage. We pray that You would keep all involved from sin and temptation, that no root of bitterness would spring up and cause trouble (Hebrews 12:15). Deliver them from evil and the evil one, for You are faithful to protect those who trust in You (2 Thessalonians 3:3).
Father, we ask that You would draw this believer—and all who read this—closer to You through this trial. May they worship You in spirit and in truth, even in the midst of suffering, as Paul and Silas did in the Philippian jail (Acts 16:25). Teach them to fast the fast You have chosen, to loose the chains of injustice, to set the oppressed free, and to restore what has been broken (Isaiah 58:6). We pray for a spirit of humility and obedience, that they would hear Your voice, even when it is difficult, and obey, even when it costs them something (Genesis 22:16-18). Lord, we ask that You would help them to hide Your Word in their heart, that they might not sin against You (Psalm 119:11). Open their eyes to understand the Scriptures, and give them the grace to apply them to their lives (Luke 24:45, James 1:22).
We declare that this trial will not be in vain. We pray that it would produce in this believer—and in all who are afflicted—a steadfastness that leads to maturity and completeness, lacking in nothing (James 1:4). Father, we ask that You would restore this marriage, if it be Your will, and that it would be a testimony of Your grace and power. If not, we pray that You would heal the brokenhearted and bind up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). May this situation bring glory to Your name, both now and in the age to come, for Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations (Psalm 145:13).
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). We thank You that through Him, we have access to Your throne of grace, where we find mercy and help in our time of need. We pray all these things according to Your will, trusting in Your goodness, Your faithfulness, and Your love. May Your will be done in this marriage, in the lives of all who are praying, and in the hearts of those who are struggling. We ask for Your peace to guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7), and we declare that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us (Ephesians 3:20).
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Father, thank You Jesus suffered in all areas as we do, yet without sin, and is a merciful High-Priest who can sympathize with us, Heb 4:15. Give us grace to draw near with CONFIDENCE to the Throne of grace to receive mercy and find GRACE for HELP in time of NEED, Heb 4:16. I am suffering, God of all comfort, comfort me in my affliction, 2 Cor 1:3. I believe it is necessary for future glory for You -- I need more endurance and control over my spirit and am being taught a lesson I am unable at present to bear, 2 Cor 1:8, that I might not trust myself but You who raise the dead, 2 Cor 1:9. Please give Your angels charge over me, the one who committed to me in solemn matrimonial ceremony officially before You and others, to myself again, since matrimonial co-covenanter is probably dating already or has never stopped, who knows, pictures don't lie and silence speaks volumes, to our pastors and all of you our prayer partners (including all their and your families and church mates), Ps 91:9, Ps 91:10, Ps 91:11, Ps 91:12, Ps 91:13, Ps 91:14, Ps 91:15, Ps 91:16. Sanctify us in the Truth, Your Word is Truth, John 17:17. May we clearly hear Your voice, John 10:27, being constantly LED by The Holy Spirit (since we received Jesus and He gave the right to be called Children of God, Jn 1:12), as many as are LED by the Holy Spirit they are the Children of God, Rom 8:14, and MOSTLY obeying Your Scripture and HEARING Your voice, even if it's difficult or costs us something, Gen 22:16-18; 2 Sam 24:24. Keep us all from all sin, Zeph 3:13, temptation, evil, evil people and the evil one, Luke 11:4, Matt 6:13, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15 -- keep deception and lies far from us, Prov 30:8. Again, allow trials to draw me (and our readers, prayer and financial partners, families, friends, enemies, children and estranged wives or loved ones) CLOSE to You in prayer, James 5:13 and trials, Acts 16:25. Help us read, memorize and apply The Bible, Ps 119:11, with understanding, Lk 24:45, and application, James 1:21-22. Help me worship like Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail, Acts 16:25. Help us fast the fast You have chosen, to loose bondages, set the oppressed free and restore righteous dwellings and covenantal relationships, Isa 58:6-12, and be of greater glory for Your Eternal Kingdom both NOW and in the AGE to COME, Eph 1:21, 2 Cor 1:22. Thank You in Jesus' Name.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. 
