Our hearts break with you, ###, as we lift up this painful and deeply unjust situation before the Lord. The betrayal you have endured is grievous, and we stand with you in crying out to God for justice, restoration, and His perfect will in this broken marriage. The Scriptures are clear that what your husband has done is not only a sin against you and your daughters but against God Himself. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and the Lord hates divorce (Malachi 2:16, WEB), but He also despises the breaking of vows through adultery and deception.
### has not only abandoned his family but has entered into an adulterous relationship, which the Bible explicitly condemns. "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14, WEB) is a commandment, and Jesus Himself said, "Whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery" (Matthew 19:9, WEB). His actions are sinful, and he is in rebellion against God’s design for marriage. Yet we know that no sin is beyond the reach of God’s redemption if there is true repentance. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would convict ### deeply of his sin, bring him to brokenness before the Lord, and lead him to turn away from this wickedness. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9, WEB). But repentance must come first—true, godly sorrow that leads to a change of heart and action.
###, we also pray for you and your daughters, ### and ###. The pain of rejection and abandonment is real, but the Lord is near to the brokenhearted. "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds" (Psalm 147:3, WEB). Cling to Him in this season, for He is your husband in a spiritual sense (Isaiah 54:5, WEB), and He will never leave you nor forsake you. Your daughters, too, need the comfort and stability that only the Lord can provide. We pray that He would surround your family with His peace, protect your hearts from bitterness, and fill your home with His presence.
We must also speak truth in love: while we pray for reconciliation, we recognize that true restoration can only happen if ### repents and turns from his sin. If he does not, you must seek the Lord’s wisdom for how to proceed, whether that means standing firm in prayer, pursuing biblical counseling, or taking necessary legal steps to protect yourself and your daughters. The Bible allows for separation in cases of unrepentant adultery (1 Corinthians 7:10-11, WEB), though reconciliation is always the hope if repentance occurs. Trust that the Lord sees your tears, hears your cries, and will act on your behalf. "Don’t 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" (Isaiah 41:10, WEB).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up ###, ###, and ### to Your throne of grace. Lord, You see the pain and betrayal they have endured at the hands of ###. His actions are an affront to Your holy design for marriage, and we ask that You would bring conviction upon his heart. Father, expose the sin in his life and let him feel the weight of what he has done. Break him, Lord, and bring him to true repentance. Turn his heart back to You first, and then to his family, if it is Your will.
We pray for ###, that You would be her strength and her portion in this season. Comfort her as only You can, Lord, and remind her that she is deeply loved by You. Guard her heart from bitterness and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Give her wisdom to know how to navigate this situation, and surround her with godly counsel and support.
Father, we pray for ### and ###, that You would protect their young hearts from the pain of their father’s choices. Be their heavenly Father in a tangible way, and let them know they are seen, loved, and cherished by You. Raise up godly mentors and role models in their lives to show them what it looks like to walk in faithfulness and integrity.
Lord, we ask that You would restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25, WEB) if it aligns with Your will. But above all, we pray that Your name would be glorified in this situation. If ### hardens his heart, we ask that You would give ### the strength to move forward in a way that honors You. Provide for her and her daughters in every way—emotionally, spiritually, and financially.
We rebuke the spirit of deception, adultery, and division that has come against this family. We bind these evil forces in the name of Jesus and declare that no weapon formed against ### and her daughters shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). Let Your will be done, Lord, and let Your kingdom come in this situation.
In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.