Let us come together in prayer for this situation, seeking God's will and intervention in this marriage. We understand that you are concerned about your husband's choices of friends and his involvement in drinking and gambling, which are causing problems and affecting marriage.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God's help in all situations. In James 5:16, it is written,
Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.
As we pray for your husband, let us also remember the principles of godly living and the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who will build us up, not tear us down.
'Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good manners.'
We also want to address the issue of drinking and gambling. The Bible warns us against drunkenness in Ephesians 5:18,
Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit.
Gambling is also a form of love for money and can lead to many other issues. As it says in 1 Timothy 6:10,
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
Let us pray together for guidance and for the Holy Spirit to convict your husband's heart. We will also pray for you, asking God to grant you the strength, wisdom, and patience to support your husband and help him overcome these challenges.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this marriage to You. Lord, we ask that You intervene in this situation and turn this husband's heart towards You and his wife. Help him to see the error of his ways and the impact of his choices on his marriage and his life as a Christian Believer.
Father, we pray for this wife, asking that You grant her the strength, wisdom, and patience she needs to support her husband and to honor You in this trial. Help her to be a light in this darkness and to trust in You with all her heart.
Lord, we ask that You bring godly friends and influences into this husband's life, people who will encourage him and build him up, not tear him down or lead him astray. Help him to develop discernment in his choices of friends and to prioritize godly living over worldly amusements.
Father, we pray for salvation, healing, and restoration in this marriage. Help this couple to come together in unity and love, seeking Your will above all else. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue praying for your husband and to trust in God's timing and wisdom. Remember that God is faithful and that He hears your prayers. Do not give up hope, but continue to seek His will and to trust in His promises.