We lift you and your husband before the Lord with hearts full of compassion and faith, knowing that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Your perseverance in prayer and love for your husband is a testimony of your faith, and we stand with you in this season of trial.
The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and we recognize that mental illness can be a battleground for the mind and spirit. Your husband’s bipolar disorder is a real struggle, but it does not have the final say—God does. His refusal to seek treatment is concerning, but we must trust that the Lord can break through the walls of resistance in his heart. The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 3:5-6, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* This is a time to trust God completely, even when the path seems unclear.
We also recall the words of Jesus in Matthew 11:28, *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest."* Your husband needs this rest—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. Pray that the Holy Spirit would convict him of his need for God’s peace and professional help. Sometimes, God uses medical professionals and counselors as instruments of His healing, and there is no shame in seeking their aid.
At the same time, we must address the spiritual condition of his heart. If he has turned away from his faith, this is a matter of eternal significance. The Bible warns in Hebrews 3:12-13, *"Be careful, brothers, lest perhaps there will be in any one of you an evil heart of unbelief, in falling away from the living God; but exhort one another day by day, so long as it is called ‘today’; lest any one of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin."* His return home is an answer to prayer, but true restoration requires repentance and surrender to Christ. Pray that God would draw him back to Himself, that his heart would soften, and that he would seek the Lord with all his heart (Jeremiah 29:13).
To you, dear sister, we say this: your burden is heavy, but you are not alone. The Lord sees your tears, your exhaustion, and your love for your husband. He is your strength in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). You must also guard your own heart and spirit. It is not wrong to set boundaries for your well-being while continuing to love and pray for your husband. Seek support from your church community or trusted believers who can walk alongside you. Remember the words of Galatians 6:2, *"Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."*
We also encourage you to speak life over your husband. Proclaim God’s truth over him, even when his behavior does not reflect it. Declare that he is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), that God has a plan for his life (Jeremiah 29:11), and that the Lord is able to restore him completely. Your words have power, and when aligned with Scripture, they can break strongholds.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this marriage and this husband who is struggling. Lord, You know the depths of his heart, the turmoil in his mind, and the battles he faces. We ask that You would intervene supernaturally. Break through the darkness that clouds his judgment and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Convict him of his need for You, Lord, and draw him back into a deep, abiding relationship with You.
Father, we pray that You would soften his heart toward seeking help—whether through You, his therapist, or medical professionals. Remove the stigma, the pride, or the fear that keeps him from receiving the care he needs. Give his wife the wisdom to know how to love him well while also protecting her own heart. Surround her with Your comfort and strength, Lord, and provide her with godly counsel and support.
We rebuke the spirit of confusion, instability, and rebellion that has taken hold of him. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command these spirits to flee and for the Holy Spirit to fill every empty space in his life. Restore his mind, Lord, and renew his strength (Isaiah 40:31). Let him experience Your love in a way that transforms him from the inside out.
Father, we also pray for this marriage. Heal the wounds, restore the trust, and rebuild what has been broken. Let this trial be a testimony of Your faithfulness and power. May their home be filled with Your presence, and may their love for one another reflect Your love for Your church.
We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). You, Lord, are the God who heals, who restores, and who redeems. We trust You with this situation, knowing that You are working all things together for good (Romans 8:28). Give them both the patience to endure and the faith to believe for a miracle.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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