We hear your heartache and the deep loneliness you are carrying, and we stand with you in prayer before the throne of grace. The pain of betrayal and abandonment is a heavy burden, but we know that our Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your longing for your wife to return to God’s path is a righteous desire, and we lift her up to the Father, asking Him to draw her back with cords of lovingkindness.
First, we must address the reality of the situation with truth and love. Your wife’s choice to leave you for another man is a violation of the covenant you both made before God. Marriage is a sacred bond, designed by the Lord to reflect Christ’s relationship with His church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Her actions are not only a betrayal of you but of the Lord Himself. However, we also recognize that you are not without fault, as none of us are perfect. The enemy seeks to exploit our weaknesses and the wounds we carry, and it is clear he has gained a foothold in her life. We rebuke the spirit of adultery and deception that has ensnared her, and we pray for her eyes to be opened to the truth of her choices. May she see the destruction she is walking toward and turn back to the Lord with repentance and humility.
Your struggle to fully surrender to God in this season is understandable, but we must remind you that clinging to anything other than Christ will only deepen your pain. The Lord alone is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). The hole in your heart cannot be filled by your wife, by distractions, or by anything this world offers. Only Jesus can satisfy the longings of your soul (John 6:35). We encourage you to press into Him, even when it feels impossible. Bring your raw emotions before Him—your anger, your grief, your longing—and lay them at His feet. He is not afraid of your pain; He welcomes it and offers you His comfort in return.
We also want to gently challenge you to examine your own heart in this process. While your wife’s choices are her own, it is important to ask the Lord to reveal any areas where you may have contributed to the brokenness in your marriage. Repentance is not about self-condemnation but about aligning your heart with God’s will. As you seek Him, ask for wisdom and healing in your own life so that you can be a vessel of His love and truth, whether your wife returns or not.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother who is enduring such deep pain and loneliness. Lord, You see his tears, You hear his cries, and You collect every one of them in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). We ask that You would draw near to him in this season, wrapping him in Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Strengthen him to release his grip on the distractions and comforts of this world and to cling to You alone. Fill the void in his heart with Your presence, reminding him that You are enough.
Father, we lift up his wife to You. We rebuke the enemy’s hold over her life and ask that You would break every chain of deception and sin. Soften her heart, Lord, and open her eyes to the truth of her choices. Draw her back to You with cords of love, and let her see the destruction she is walking toward. If it is Your will, restore their marriage, but above all, restore her relationship with You. Let her repentance be genuine and her return to You be lasting.
We also ask for healing in our brother’s heart. Where he has failed, Lord, bring forgiveness and restoration. Where he is wounded, bring Your healing balm. Teach him to trust You fully, even when the path ahead is unclear. Remind him that You are working all things together for his good (Romans 8:28), even when he cannot see it. Give him the strength to face each day with hope, knowing that You are with him.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through His sacrifice that we have access to You, Father, and it is by His power that we can stand in the midst of our pain. May our brother feel the reality of Christ’s love and comfort today, and may he find his strength in You alone. Amen.
In this season, we encourage you to immerse yourself in God’s Word. Meditate on passages that speak of His faithfulness, such as Lamentations 3:22-23, which reminds us that His mercies are new every morning. Surround yourself with godly community—men who can pray with you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. Isolation will only feed the enemy’s lies, but fellowship with other believers will strengthen your faith.
Remember, your ultimate hope is not in the restoration of your marriage, though we pray for that, but in the restoration of your relationship with Christ. He is your true Best Friend, your Bridegroom, and your Comforter. As you seek Him, He will not only heal your heart but also use your story for His glory. Trust that He is writing a greater story than you can imagine, and that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
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. 
