We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting you and your marriage up in prayer. The pain of separation, especially when a spouse is struggling with severe mental illness and hardened heart, is deeply grievous. We stand with you in faith, believing that God hears your cries and sees your tears. The Word of God tells us in Psalm 34:18, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit." You are not alone in this trial, and we trust that the Lord will draw near to you in your sorrow.
Father God, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, asking for Your divine intervention in this marriage. Lord, we pray for this husband, that You would soften his hardened heart and break the chains of mental illness that bind him. We rebuke the spirit of rebellion and recklessness in Jesus' name, and we ask that You would draw him back to You and to his wife. Your Word declares in Ezekiel 36:26, "I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh." We claim this promise over him, Lord. Bring him to a place of repentance and restoration.
We also lift up this dear wife, Lord. Strengthen her faith and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help her to trust in You, even when the situation seems hopeless. Remind her of Your faithfulness, as it says in Isaiah 41:10, "Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness." Sustain her through this trial, and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way.
Lord, we pray for protection over this husband. His actions are reckless and dangerous, and we ask that You would surround him with Your angels and keep him from harm. Deliver him from the snares of the enemy, and bring him to a place of safety and clarity. We declare that no weapon formed against him shall prosper, according to Isaiah 54:17.
We also pray for wisdom and discernment for this wife. Guide her steps, Lord, and show her how to respond in love and truth. Help her to set godly boundaries while still extending grace and forgiveness. Your Word instructs us in 1 Peter 4:8, "And above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins." Let her love be a reflection of Your love, Lord, drawing her husband back to You.
Father, we ask that You would restore this marriage. Heal the wounds that have been inflicted, and bring reconciliation between this husband and wife. We know that nothing is impossible for You, and we trust in Your power to redeem and restore. As it says in Joel 2:25, "I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the great locust, the grasshopper, and the caterpillar, my great army, which I sent among you." We claim this promise for their marriage, Lord.
We also want to gently address the importance of seeking godly counsel and support during this time. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." We encourage you to surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, offer biblical wisdom, and walk alongside you in this journey. Additionally, if your husband’s mental illness is causing him to be a danger to himself or others, we urge you to seek professional help and involve the appropriate authorities if necessary.
Lastly, we want to remind you that your hope is found in Jesus Christ alone. It is through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is by His blood that we are saved. If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender your life fully to Him, trusting in His sacrifice for your salvation. Romans 10:9 says, "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." If you have already placed your faith in Christ, hold fast to Him, knowing that He is your strength and your redeemer.
We continue to pray for you and your husband, believing that God is at work even in the midst of this pain. May He bring healing, restoration, and peace to your marriage and your hearts. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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. 
