We come before the Father in heaven with heavy yet hopeful hearts, lifting you and your husband up in prayer, trusting in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ to restore what the enemy seeks to destroy. Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, and He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16, WEB: *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel*). The separation you’re facing is not His will for your family, and we stand with you in faith, believing for reconciliation and healing.
Your husband’s heart is in the Lord’s hands, and we pray earnestly that God would soften it, opening his eyes to the beauty of the family and life you’ve built together. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 21:1 (WEB): *"The king’s heart is in Yahweh’s hand like the water courses. He turns it wherever he desires."* We ask the Lord to turn your husband’s heart back to you, back to the commitment he made before God, and back to the love that once bound you together. May the Holy Spirit convict him of the pain this separation is causing—not just to you, but to your children, your parents, and the legacy of your marriage.
We also recognize that communication issues have plagued your relationship, and we urge you both to seek God’s wisdom in this area. James 1:19 (WEB) instructs us: *"So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger."* True communication begins with listening—not just to one another, but to the Lord. Have you both been praying *together*? There is power in united prayer (Matthew 18:19-20, WEB: *"Again, assuredly I tell you, that if two of you will agree on earth concerning anything that they will ask, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them."*). If your husband is unwilling, we encourage you to continue praying fervently on your own, trusting that God hears and will act.
Your daughter’s confusion is a heartbreaking reminder of the ripple effects of broken marriages. Children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3, WEB), and their stability is deeply tied to the health of their parents’ relationship. We pray that your husband would see the devastation this separation is causing your little one and that it would move him to repentance and a desire to restore your family. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10, WEB), but Jesus came to give life abundantly. Do not let the enemy win this battle for your marriage.
We also want to gently ask: have you examined your own heart in this situation? While your husband’s actions are painful, the Bible calls us to look inward first. Matthew 7:3-5 (WEB) says, *"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye;’ and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye."* Have you sought the Lord for any ways you may have contributed to the breakdown in communication? This is not to place blame, but to ensure that both of you are walking in humility and repentance before God.
We also encourage you to lean on your church community during this time. Galatians 6:2 (WEB) tells us to *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."* You should not walk this road alone. If your husband is unwilling to attend counseling with you, continue going on your own. Seek godly mentors—older couples who have walked through trials and can offer wisdom. Surround yourself with prayer warriors who will stand in the gap for your marriage.
Finally, we want to remind you that miracles are not outside of God’s power. He is the God who parts seas, raises the dead, and restores what seems impossible. In Ephesians 3:20 (WEB), we read: *"Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us."* Do not lose hope. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing that God can turn this situation around for His glory.
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**Let us pray together:**
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious sister and her marriage. Lord, You see the pain, the confusion, and the brokenness in this family. You know the tears shed in secret, the fears that grip the heart, and the longing for restoration. We ask You, Father, to move in power. Touch our brother’s heart—soften it, Lord. Remove the hardness, the pride, or whatever is keeping him from returning to his wife and family. Open his eyes to the devastation this separation is causing, not just to his wife, but to his children, his parents, and the testimony of Your name in their lives.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of division that has come against this marriage. We bind the enemy’s schemes in Jesus’ name and declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). Restore what has been broken, Lord. Heal the wounds, mend the communication, and rebuild the trust. Give our sister the strength to forgive, the wisdom to speak life, and the patience to wait on You.
Father, we ask for a miracle. You are the God of reconciliation, and we pray that You would reconcile this husband and wife in a way that brings glory to Your name. Let their testimony be one of Your faithfulness, Your redemption, and Your power to restore. Surround them with godly counsel, supportive community, and a renewed commitment to You and to one another.
We pray for their children—protect their hearts, Lord. Comfort their little daughter who doesn’t understand why her daddy is distant. Give their son wisdom and peace as he navigates this trial. Strengthen their parents, who are bearing the weight of this burden in their old age.
Father, we thank You that You hear our prayers. We thank You that You are able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine. We trust You with this marriage, and we believe that You will restore it for Your glory. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
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Such a beautiful prayer thankyou for taking the time to write this. I definitely acknowledge my part in this as there are always two sides. I’ve recently discovered a new church in my neighbourhood and have already spoken to a minister about this. I’ll link my daughter into the Sunday School service for extra loving support for her.
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. 
