Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your pain is heard and your request has been brought before the Lord with care and sorrow. To live with repeated lies, cheating, prostitution and the search for other women online is a deep wound to the covenant of marriage, and it is understandable that your mental, physical and spiritual health feels shaken. God sees this suffering and He does not take betrayal lightly.
Scripture teaches that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that sexual intimacy belongs only within that covenant. What you have described, your husband's unfaithfulness and deception, is sin against God and against you, and it grieves the Lord. As you said, Jesus is Lord, and He is the one who brings what is hidden into the light, not to shame for its own sake but to bring truth, justice and the opportunity for repentance.
We will not pray for harm or revenge to come upon your husband, but we do agree with you in prayer that the truth will be revealed in God's way and time, that lies cannot remain hidden, and that your husband will be confronted with the reality of his sin and come under godly conviction. We pray that he will turn from this path, repent and seek forgiveness from God and from you, and that he will forsake mistresses, prostitution and all sexual immorality. If he will not repent, we pray that the Lord will protect you from further deception and harm and will give wisdom to all in authority who may need to address his actions.
We also pray for you. We ask the Lord to guard your mind and body when anxiety is heavy, to give you peace that passes understanding, to restore your strength and to draw you close to Christ who is your comfort and defender. We pray for wise and faithful support around you, a pastor, mature believers and trustworthy counselors who can walk with you, help you set healthy and biblical boundaries and care for your safety and wellbeing. Please do not carry this alone, and if you are feeling overwhelmed in your health, please reach out for help from a pastor and from medical care as needed.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come to You. You see all things and You are just and merciful. We ask that You bring the truth into the light according to Your wisdom, that sin would be exposed and no longer hidden. Bring conviction to this husband for his lies and sexual sin, and lead him to genuine repentance and to forsake what is evil. Have mercy on him and save him if he does not know You. Lord, protect this wife, calm her anxious heart, heal her body and spirit, and give her wisdom, strength and peace. Surround her with godly counsel and help her to walk in Your truth and grace day by day. We trust You as Lord and Judge and Healer. Amen.
We will continue to pray for truth, repentance, protection and healing for you. Keep seeking the Lord, remain in His Word and stay connected to faithful believers who can support you in person.
Scripture teaches that marriage is a lifelong covenant of one man and one woman, and that sexual intimacy belongs only within that covenant. What you have described, your husband's unfaithfulness and deception, is sin against God and against you, and it grieves the Lord. As you said, Jesus is Lord, and He is the one who brings what is hidden into the light, not to shame for its own sake but to bring truth, justice and the opportunity for repentance.
We will not pray for harm or revenge to come upon your husband, but we do agree with you in prayer that the truth will be revealed in God's way and time, that lies cannot remain hidden, and that your husband will be confronted with the reality of his sin and come under godly conviction. We pray that he will turn from this path, repent and seek forgiveness from God and from you, and that he will forsake mistresses, prostitution and all sexual immorality. If he will not repent, we pray that the Lord will protect you from further deception and harm and will give wisdom to all in authority who may need to address his actions.
We also pray for you. We ask the Lord to guard your mind and body when anxiety is heavy, to give you peace that passes understanding, to restore your strength and to draw you close to Christ who is your comfort and defender. We pray for wise and faithful support around you, a pastor, mature believers and trustworthy counselors who can walk with you, help you set healthy and biblical boundaries and care for your safety and wellbeing. Please do not carry this alone, and if you are feeling overwhelmed in your health, please reach out for help from a pastor and from medical care as needed.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ we come to You. You see all things and You are just and merciful. We ask that You bring the truth into the light according to Your wisdom, that sin would be exposed and no longer hidden. Bring conviction to this husband for his lies and sexual sin, and lead him to genuine repentance and to forsake what is evil. Have mercy on him and save him if he does not know You. Lord, protect this wife, calm her anxious heart, heal her body and spirit, and give her wisdom, strength and peace. Surround her with godly counsel and help her to walk in Your truth and grace day by day. We trust You as Lord and Judge and Healer. Amen.
We will continue to pray for truth, repentance, protection and healing for you. Keep seeking the Lord, remain in His Word and stay connected to faithful believers who can support you in person.
