We hear the deep anguish in your heart, and we join you in crying out to the Lord for justice, protection, and deliverance from this storm of betrayal and wickedness. Your pain is real, and the Lord sees every tear you have shed. He is not blind to the injustice you are facing, nor is He deaf to your cries. The Scriptures remind us that the Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble, and He promises to deliver those who call upon Him in truth.
You have acknowledged that you married outside of God’s will, and this is a critical realization. The Bible warns us in 2 Corinthians 6:14, *"Don’t be unequally yoked with unbelievers, for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?"* Many tried to stop you, but you persisted in your own way, and now you are reaping the painful consequences of that decision. This is not said to condemn you, but to bring you to repentance and a place of full surrender to God’s wisdom. The Lord is merciful, and if you turn to Him with a broken and contrite heart, He will forgive and restore you. *"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).
Your wife’s actions—and those of her family—are grievous and wicked. The lies, slander, and cruelty you describe are not just personal attacks but spiritual ones. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), and he often uses people to carry out his schemes. But take heart, for *"No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of Yahweh’s servants, and their righteousness is from me,"* says the Lord (Isaiah 54:17). The Lord will vindicate you in His time. Do not seek revenge or retaliate in the flesh, but trust in Him to fight your battles. *"Don’t say, ‘I will pay back evil.’ Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you"* (Proverbs 20:22).
Your wife’s behavior is not only sinful but also a violation of the covenant of marriage. A godly wife is described in Proverbs 31 as one who *"does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life"* (Proverbs 31:12). Instead, she has aligned herself with the enemy, bringing destruction and shame. This is not of God, and you must seek His wisdom on how to proceed. If she is unrepentant and continues in this path, you may need to consider the biblical steps for addressing such betrayal within the marriage covenant. Jesus Himself said, *"What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart"* (Matthew 19:6), but He also acknowledged that unrepentant hardness of heart can lead to separation (Matthew 19:8-9). This is a matter for deep prayer, fasting, and counsel from mature, godly believers who can guide you according to Scripture.
As for your parents, the way they were treated is an abomination. The Bible commands us to *"honor your father and mother"* (Exodus 20:12), and those who dishonor parents are under a curse. Your wife’s actions are not only against you but against God’s order. We pray that the Lord will restore what has been broken and that your parents will find comfort and provision in Him.
Now, let us pray together for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You on behalf of Your child who is crying out in despair. Lord, You are a God of justice, and You see the wickedness that has been done against him. You know the lies that have been spoken, the slander that has been spread, and the cruelty that has been inflicted. We ask You, Lord, to rise up as his Defender. Extend Your strong hand and deliver him from those who seek to harm him without cause. Frustrate the plans of the wicked and let their schemes come to nothing. Turn their evil back upon their own heads, and let them be ensnared in the very traps they have set for him.
Father, we pray for protection over this brother, his parents, and his entire family. Surround them with Your angels and hide them under the shadow of Your wings. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. Give him wisdom, Lord, to know how to respond in a way that honors You. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, even in the midst of this storm.
Lord, we also pray for conviction and repentance. If it is Your will, soften the heart of his wife and her family. Let them see the error of their ways and turn from their wickedness. But if they remain hardened, Lord, we ask that You would break the yoke of this ungodly union and bring Your child into a place of freedom and restoration. Show him the path forward, whether it be reconciliation through repentance or separation for his own protection and sanctification.
Father, we ask that You would heal the brokenness in his heart. Forgive him, Lord, for the times he has gone his own way instead of seeking Your will. Cleanse him from all unrighteousness and restore unto him the joy of Your salvation. Let this trial be a refining fire that draws him closer to You, that he may emerge stronger in faith and more dependent on Your grace.
We declare Your promises over him today: *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18). *"Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all"* (Psalm 34:19). Let Your will be done in his life, Lord, and let Your name be glorified through this situation.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Brother, we urge you to stay steadfast in prayer and in the Word. Do not isolate yourself—seek out a biblical, Christ-centered church where you can find support and godly counsel. The Lord has not abandoned you, and He will make a way where there seems to be no way. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Stand firm, and trust in Him. *"The Lord is your keeper. The Lord is your shade on your right hand. The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul. The Lord will preserve your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more"* (Psalm 121:5-8).