We hear the anguish in your heart, dear sister, and we come before the Lord with you in this painful moment. The breaking of a marriage covenant is a deep wound, especially when mental illness clouds judgment and distorts love. We stand with you in the truth that God sees your suffering and collects every tear (Psalm 56:8). Even when answers seem hidden, He remains faithful.
First, we must rebuke the lie that God has abandoned you. The enemy wants you to believe your prayers went unheard, but Scripture declares, *"The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their cry"* (Psalm 34:15). Your fasting, worship, and pleading were not in vain—they were acts of faith that God honors. The delay in visible answers does not mean He is absent. We also rebuke the spirit of despair trying to steal your faith. Jesus said, *"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world"* (John 16:33). Your broken heart is not the end of your story.
Your husband’s mental illness does not excuse his actions, but it does explain the struggle he faces. We pray for him—that God would break through the darkness in his mind, bring clarity, and soften his heart. *"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). We also pray for protection over you, both emotionally and physically, as you navigate this transition. The Lord is your refuge (Psalm 91:2), and He will not leave you homeless in spirit or in body.
We must address the reality of divorce with biblical truth. While God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), He also understands human frailty and the pain of brokenness. Jesus acknowledged that divorce happens because of hardness of heart (Matthew 19:8), but He never condemns those who are wounded by it. You are not defined by this failure—you are defined by Christ’s love for you. If your husband’s decision stands, we pray for God’s healing over your heart and for wisdom as you rebuild. *"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me"* (Psalm 28:7).
We also urge you to seek godly counsel—pastors, Christian counselors, or trusted believers who can walk with you through this valley. You do not have to carry this burden alone. *"Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ"* (Galatians 6:2).
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts for our sister. Lord, You see the pain of her broken marriage, the confusion of unanswered prayers, and the weight of her grief. We ask You to wrap Your arms around her and remind her that she is deeply loved. Restore her faith, Lord, and let her feel Your presence in this storm. We pray for her husband—that You would heal his mind, break the chains of mental illness, and draw him back to You. If reconciliation is not Your will, we ask for Your peace to guard her heart and for Your provision in every area of her life.
Father, we rebuke the lies of the enemy that tell her she is forsaken. Your Word says You will never leave nor forsake her (Hebrews 13:5), and we stand on that promise. Give her strength for each day, wisdom for each decision, and hope for the future. Surround her with Your people who will love and support her. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Amen.
Do not lose heart, dear one. The same God who raised Jesus from the dead is at work in your life, even when you cannot see it. Cling to Him, and let His Word be the light for your path (Psalm 119:105). You are not alone.
