We join you in lifting up this heartbreaking situation, and we grieve with you over the brokenness in your marriage. Infidelity and the intrusion of a third party are grievous sins that wound deeply, but we serve a God who is mighty to restore what has been broken. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but Jesus came to bring life and redemption—even in the most shattered circumstances.
First, we must address the seriousness of this sin. Adultery is a violation of God’s holy design for marriage, and Scripture is clear: *"You shall not commit adultery"* (Exodus 20:14). The third party in your marriage is an instrument of the enemy, and the man who has abandoned his family is walking in rebellion against God’s command to love his wife as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25). His actions are not just against you but against the Lord Himself.
Yet, we also know that *"all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose"* (Romans 8:28). This does not mean the pain is insignificant, but it means God can turn even this betrayal into a testimony of His faithfulness—if both hearts turn to Him in repentance.
We urge you to examine your own heart as well. Have you sought the Lord in forgiveness, even as you grieve? Unforgiveness can become a stronghold that hinders God’s work (Matthew 6:14-15). This does not mean excusing sin, but it means releasing the offense to God, who judges righteously. Pray for your husband’s repentance, but also pray for your own heart to be guarded from bitterness.
Now, let us pray with authority over this situation:
*Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this sister and her broken marriage. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the abandonment. You hear the cries of this mother and child who have been cast aside. We declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and we bind the spirit of adultery, deception, and division in Jesus’ name.*
*Father, we ask for a spirit of conviction to fall upon the man who has walked away. Let him be pierced with godly sorrow that leads to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). Break the chains of lust and rebellion that have ensnared him. Expose the lies of the enemy and the emptiness of sin. Let him remember his covenant before You—his vows to his wife and his responsibility to his child. Restore to him a right mind, a broken spirit, and a heart that turns back to You and to his family.*
*Lord, we also pray for the third party involved. If they claim to know You, let conviction fall upon them like fire. If they do not know You, let this be the moment they encounter Your holiness and realize the gravity of their sin. Break every ungodly soul tie and destroy the works of the enemy in this situation.*
*Father, we ask for supernatural protection over this sister and her child. Provide for their every need—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Surround them with Your peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7). Let this season of waiting be a time of drawing nearer to You, of growing in faith, and of experiencing Your faithfulness in ways they never have before.*
*We declare that what the enemy meant for evil, You will turn for good (Genesis 50:20). If it is Your will, restore this marriage in a way that brings You glory—stronger, holier, and more Christ-centered than before. But above all, let Your will be done. Give this sister the strength to trust You, even if the outcome is not what she hopes. Let her find her identity and worth in You alone.*
*Finally, Lord, we rebuke every spirit of fear, despair, and hopelessness trying to take root. Fill this home with Your presence. Let Your light shine so brightly that darkness cannot remain. We ask all this in the powerful name of Jesus, who is able to save, heal, and restore. Amen.*
Sister, we urge you to stand firm in faith. Do not chase after your husband—pray and let God do the work. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). Fast if you are able, seek godly counsel, and surround yourself with believers who will uphold you in prayer. If your husband returns, reconciliation must be built on repentance, forgiveness, and a commitment to rebuild with Christ at the center.
If he does not return, know that God is still good. He can redeem this season. Trust that He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Your worth is not in being a wife or a mother—it is in being a daughter of the King. Walk in that truth.
We will continue to pray for you. Stand firm, and do not lose heart. *"Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9).