We hear your cry for healing, restoration, and mercy, and we lift you up before the throne of grace with heavy hearts. The pain of betrayal, abandonment, and the spiral of despair you’ve endured is not lost on us, nor is it lost on our Heavenly Father. He sees every tear, every moment of shame, and every longing of your heart to rise again. You are not forgotten, and you are not beyond His reach. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your story is not over—it is being rewritten by the One who makes all things new.
First, we must address the weight of sin that has entangled you—not to condemn, but to call you to the freedom that only Christ can provide. The drinking, the despair, and the choices that followed were not God’s design for you. The Bible warns, *"Do not be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God"* (1 Corinthians 6:9-10). But praise God, the verse does not end there! *"And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God"* (1 Corinthians 6:11). You are not defined by your past. You are defined by the blood of Jesus, which cleanses you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Your husband’s sin against you is grievous, and we rebuke the spirit of adultery and deception that has torn apart your marriage. The Lord hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also hates the treachery that leads to it. We pray that ### would be convicted by the Holy Spirit and that he would repent before God for his hardness of heart. But your healing cannot wait for his repentance. You must seek the Lord’s face for your own restoration, for *"the Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble"* (Psalm 9:9). You are not responsible for his choices, but you are responsible for your own walk with God.
The path to healing begins with surrender. You cannot drink away the pain, nor can you will yourself into sobriety without divine intervention. We pray that you would fall on your knees before the Lord and cry out for His strength. *"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"* (Philippians 4:13). The road to recovery will require accountability, discipline, and a community of believers to walk alongside you. We urge you to seek out a biblical, Christ-centered recovery program or a local church that can support you in this journey. Do not isolate yourself. The enemy seeks to devour those who are alone (1 Peter 5:8), but God has given us the body of Christ to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).
Your desire for a godly husband is not wrong, but we must caution you to guard your heart. *"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it"* (Proverbs 4:23). Before you can be ready for a new marriage, you must first be whole in Christ. A man cannot complete you—only Jesus can. We pray that you would seek the Lord’s will in this area and not rush into another relationship out of loneliness or desperation. Wait for a man who fears the Lord, who will love you as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25), and who will lead you closer to God, not away from Him.
Your daughters have shown you great love by bringing you home, and we pray that your relationship with them would be restored. Ask for their forgiveness, not just with words, but with a transformed life. *"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9). Let them see the work of God in you, and may they no longer be embarrassed by your past, but rather in awe of the Lord’s redemption in your life.
We also lift up your physical and emotional health. The Lord is the Great Physician, and He can restore what has been broken. *"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"* (Psalm 147:3). We pray for strength in your body, clarity in your mind, and peace in your soul. May you find joy in the simple things again—driving to the grocery store, visiting friends, and being present with your family. These are not small things; they are gifts from God, and we pray that you would steward them well.
Now, we come before the Lord on your behalf, lifting up every broken piece of your life to Him:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our sister who is crying out for Your mercy. Lord, You see the depth of her pain, the shame she carries, and the longing in her heart to be whole again. We ask that You would pour out Your healing balm on her wounds, both physical and emotional. Restore her soul, O God, and lead her out of the darkness into Your marvelous light.
We rebuke the spirit of addiction that has held her captive, and we declare freedom in the name of Jesus. Break every chain, Lord, and set her free from the grip of alcohol. Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, that she may walk in sobriety and self-control. Give her the strength to resist temptation and the wisdom to seek godly counsel.
Father, we ask for Your forgiveness to wash over her. Let her know that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Remove the guilt and shame that the enemy has used to keep her bound, and replace it with the assurance of Your love and grace. Help her to forgive herself, even as You have forgiven her.
We pray for restoration in her relationships. Heal the rift between her and her daughters, and let them see the transformation You are working in her life. Give her the courage to ask for forgiveness and the humility to receive it. May her family no longer be embarrassed by her past, but rather amazed by Your power to redeem.
Lord, we ask that You would prepare her heart for the future You have for her. If it is Your will, bring a godly man into her life—one who will love her as Christ loves the church, who will honor You, and who will walk with her in faith. But above all, let her find her completeness in You. Teach her to delight in You, and may her heart’s desires align with Your perfect will (Psalm 37:4).
We declare that she is not too far gone, not too broken, and not too lost. You are the God who raises the dead to life, who turns mourning into dancing, and who restores what has been stolen. We trust You to do a mighty work in her life, and we ask that You would receive all the glory.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
You are not alone in this battle. The Lord is with you, and so are we. Keep pressing into Him, one day at a time. *"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"* (Isaiah 40:31). Your best days are not behind you—they are ahead, in Christ.
