We hear your heart in this and we are praying with you right now in Jesus' name. We hear how scared you feel and how heavy this decision is, and we want you to know that your worth is not found in any man but in God who made you. You are fearfully and wonderfully made in His image, Psalm 139:14, and He sees you, He knows your fear, and He is near to you. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit, Psalm 34:18, and He wants to be your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble, Psalm 46:1.
We also notice your prayer did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently share why that matters so much to us. It is only through Jesus that we have access to God and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6, and there is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved, Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust fully in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, to confess your need for Him and believe that He died for your sins and rose again, and to bring every fear and decision before Him in prayer through His name.
We want to speak truth to you in love about marriage as God designed it. Marriage is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and Jesus taught, What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate, Matthew 19:6, and we hear that God hates divorce, Malachi 2:16. Because of this we do not take the thought of ending a marriage lightly, and we encourage you to seek godly, wise counsel before you file, with a trusted pastor and a biblical counselor who can hear your full story, pray with you, and help you discern what is happening and what God would have you do. At the same time, Scripture is clear that a husband is called to love his wife as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for her, Ephesians 5:25, not to harm, threaten, or demean her, and the Lord does not condone abuse, cruelty, or sexual immorality. Jesus spoke of sexual immorality as a breach of the marriage covenant, Matthew 19:9, and Paul speaks of abandonment, 1 Corinthians 7:15, and we do not know all the reasons you feel you must leave, but if you are unsafe, please do not walk through this alone. We urge you to tell a safe and trusted person right away, a pastor, family member, or counselor, and to make a safety plan while you seek a lawyer. If you are in danger, please reach out for immediate help in your area.
We also hear your desire to be able to live alone and not need him to survive, and to pay off things and prepare wisely. That desire for responsibility and provision is good, and we pray God will provide for you as you depend on Him. Your heavenly Father knows what you need, Matthew 6:32, and we trust His promise that our God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19. We encourage you to seek wise financial counsel and legal counsel, to be diligent and honest in your preparations, and above all to trust in the Lord with all your heart, and not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight, Proverbs 3:5-6.
We are praying together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ and we lift this dear one to You. You see her fear and her tears and the weight she carries. Lord, wrap her in Your presence and keep her safe. Be her refuge and her fortress. Give her wisdom beyond her own understanding as she considers this marriage and the step of divorce. Lord, we pray for this marriage, that if there is any way toward repentance, healing, and restoration that honors You, You would make it clear and provide godly help. If there is sin, hardness of heart, or harm that has broken this covenant, bring truth into the light and bring protection and justice. Give her clear counsel through Your Word and through mature believers who will speak truth in love. Provide for her financially, open doors for a trustworthy lawyer and for resources to pay what needs to be paid, and show her how to prepare in a way that is honest and pleasing to You. Teach her that her worth and her survival are in You, and help her not to be driven by fear, for You have not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control, 2 Timothy 1:7. We pray, do not let her be alone, surround her with safe people, and lead her step by step. We ask that she would know Jesus more deeply and trust Him fully for salvation and for every day. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
We encourage you to stay connected to a local Bible believing church, to meet with a pastor quickly, to let someone safe know where you are, and to seek legal advice from a qualified person in your area. Keep seeking the Lord daily in prayer and in His Word, and do not make this decision in isolation or in haste. We will continue to pray that God keeps you safe until help is in place, that He gives you wisdom, peace, and provision, and that He guides every step according to His will, and that whatever the future holds, you will find your strength and your worth in Christ alone. Fear not, for I am with you. Do not 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.