We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting you and your family up in prayer. The pain of betrayal, abandonment, and the weight of your own mistakes must feel overwhelming, but we serve a God who is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). Your honesty about your struggles—your husband’s infidelity, the humiliation of arrest and job loss, and the longing for forgiveness and restoration—shows a heart that is seeking God’s healing, even in the midst of deep sorrow.
First, we must address the reality of sin—not to condemn, but to lead you to the freedom that comes from repentance. Your husband’s actions were a grievous violation of the covenant of marriage, which God designed to reflect Christ’s love for the Church (Ephesians 5:25-33). His adultery and abandonment are not just personal wounds but offenses against God’s holy institution. Yet, even in this, we know that God’s justice is perfect, and His mercy is boundless. We pray that He would convict your husband’s heart, not out of vengeance, but so that he might turn from his sin and seek reconciliation with God—and perhaps, in time, with you, if that is His will.
Your own struggles with alcohol and the consequences you faced are not insignificant, but they do not define you. The enemy would love for you to believe that your failures have disqualified you from God’s love or future happiness, but Scripture tells us that "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 willingness to acknowledge your need for forgiveness is the first step toward the healing and restoration only God can provide. We pray that He would break the chains of shame and guilt, replacing them with the peace that comes from knowing you are fully forgiven in Christ.
The longing for love and happiness again is natural, but we must caution you to seek God’s will above your own desires. The "fairytale" you mention can sometimes lead us to place unrealistic expectations on relationships or to seek fulfillment in another person rather than in Christ. While God does not promise that every marriage will be restored or that every person will remarry, He does promise to satisfy the longings of your heart when you delight yourself in Him (Psalm 37:4). We pray that He would fill the void left by your husband’s absence with His perfect love, and that He would guide you to relationships—whether romantic or otherwise—that honor Him and bring true joy.
Your mention of your daughters and sister reminds us of the importance of family, even when relationships are strained. We pray that God would soften hearts and restore what has been broken, not by human effort, but by His grace. For your daughters, we ask that He would heal any wounds caused by their father’s actions and your struggles, drawing them closer to Him and to you. For your sister, we pray that God would mend any distance between you, whether physical or emotional, and that you would find comfort in one another as you both seek the Lord.
Most of all, we pray that you would encounter the love of Jesus in a fresh and powerful way. It is only through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and it is His name alone that brings salvation and healing. If you have not already, we encourage you to surrender your life fully to Christ, trusting in His sacrifice on the cross for your sins and inviting Him to be the Lord of your life. In Him, you will find the true source of happiness—not in circumstances or relationships, but in the unshakable love of your Savior.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts heavy for our sister who has poured out her pain and her longing for healing. Lord, You see every tear she has cried, every betrayal she has endured, and every mistake she has made. We ask that You would draw near to her, comforting her with Your presence and reminding her that she is never alone. Forgive her, Lord, for the times she has stumbled, and cleanse her from all unrighteousness. Break the chains of shame and guilt, replacing them with the peace that surpasses all understanding.
We pray for her husband, Father. Convict his heart of the sin of adultery and abandonment, and lead him to repentance. If it is Your will, restore what has been broken, but above all, let Your name be glorified in this situation. Protect our sister’s heart from bitterness and resentment, filling her instead with Your love and grace.
Lord, we ask that You would heal her family. Mend the relationships with her daughters and sister, and bring unity where there has been division. Provide for her needs, both practical and emotional, and surround her with godly community that will encourage and support her.
Father, we pray for her future. Guard her heart as she longs for love and happiness, and help her to seek You above all else. If it is Your will for her to remarry, bring a godly man into her life who will love her as Christ loves the Church. But above all, let her find her joy and satisfaction in You alone.
We rebuke the enemy’s lies that tell her she is unworthy or that her life is beyond repair. We declare that in Christ, she is a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), and that Your plans for her are for good and not for harm (Jeremiah 29:11). Fill her with Your Holy Spirit, guiding her steps and giving her hope for the future.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. 
