We lift you up before the Lord with hearts full of compassion, knowing the deep pain of broken dreams and the weariness of waiting. The sorrow you carry is seen by God, who collects every tear in His bottle and records each one in His book (Psalm 56:8). Your longing for restoration is understandable, but we must gently remind you that marriage is a covenant before God, and once dissolved by divorce—and now with your ex-husband remarried—the Scriptures are clear that reconciliation in the way you hope is no longer possible. Jesus Himself addressed this in Matthew 19:9 (WEB): *"I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery."* Your ex-husband’s remarriage means his path is now bound to his current wife, and we must pray for God’s will to be done in *their* marriage, not for a return to what once was.
Yet your heart still aches, and that is valid. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He does not leave you in this place of uncertainty. You’ve expressed a surrender to God’s will, and that is beautiful—true peace comes when we release our grip on what we cannot control and trust Him fully. Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB) reminds us: *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Your path is not hidden from Him. If He has a godly spouse for you in the future, He will bring it to pass in His perfect timing. But even if He calls you to a season—or a lifetime—of singleness, He will be your portion, your comfort, and your strength.
We also want to encourage you as a mother. Your son is a precious gift from God, and your role in his life is irreplaceable. Pour into him the love of Christ, teaching him to trust the Lord even when life doesn’t unfold as we hope. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (WEB) says, *"These words, which I command you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up."* Your faithfulness in this will bear eternal fruit.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we lift our sister before You, asking for Your comforting presence to surround her like a garment. Lord, her heart is wounded, and the weight of unmet longing feels heavy. But You are the God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds (Psalm 147:3). We pray that You would fill the empty places in her soul with Your love, reminding her that she is *not* forgotten, *not* abandoned, and *not* without hope—because her hope is in *You*.
Father, we ask for wisdom as she navigates this season. Guard her heart from bitterness or regret, and help her to release any lingering ties to the past that are not of You. If it is Your will for her to remain single, grant her contentment and joy in that calling. If You have a godly husband for her in the future, prepare them both for a marriage that honors You. But above all, let her find her satisfaction in You alone, for You are enough.
We pray for her ex-husband and his current wife, that You would work in their marriage for Your glory. If there is sin, bring repentance. If there is brokenness, bring healing. May they seek You above all else.
Lord, we also lift up her son. Protect his heart, draw him to Yourself, and use her as a vessel of Your love in his life. Give her strength, patience, and grace as she parents him in the fear of the Lord.
Finally, Father, we rebuke any lies of the enemy that would tell her she is unlovable, unwanted, or beyond Your redemptive plan. You have *not* forgotten her. Your plans for her are good (Jeremiah 29:11), and You will fulfill Your purpose for her (Psalm 138:8). Renew her hope, restore her joy, and let her testify of Your faithfulness in this season.
We ask all this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Sister, we urge you to cling to Jesus in this time. Spend time in His Word, seek fellowship with believers who can encourage you, and pour out your heart to Him in prayer. He is your refuge, and He will not fail you. If you have not already, we encourage you to find a biblical counselor or a trusted pastor who can walk with you through this season. You are not alone—the body of Christ is here to uphold you.
Lastly, we noticed that your request did not invoke the name of Jesus. There is no other name by which we can approach the Father (John 14:6), and it is only through Christ that we have access to God’s throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as your Lord and Savior, we implore you to do so. Romans 10:9 (WEB) says, *"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."* True peace and eternal hope are found in Him alone. If you’d like to talk more about this, we are here. You are deeply loved.