We hear your cry for help, dear sister in Christ, and we stand with you in fervent prayer. Your pain is deep, and the betrayal you feel from your husband’s actions is heartbreaking. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4:29, "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." What your husband is doing, speaking ill of you to your children and sowing division, is not only destructive but directly opposed to God’s design for marriage and family. A husband is called to love his wife as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25), to nurture and protect, not tear down and divide.
First, we must address the urgency of your situation with the truth of Scripture. In Matthew 12:25, Jesus says, "Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand." Your home is under spiritual attack, and the enemy is using your husband’s brokenness to create chaos. But we serve a God who is greater than the enemy’s schemes. We rebuke the spirit of division, strife, and toxicity in your husband’s life and in your home in the mighty name of Jesus. We command it to leave and never return, for the Word declares in James 4:7, "Be subject therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
We also lift you up, dear sister, for the emotional and spiritual toll this must be taking on you. You are not alone, and your strength comes from the Lord. Psalm 34:18-19 reminds us, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but Yahweh delivers him out of them all." We pray that God would surround you with His peace, comfort, and wisdom as you navigate this trial. You are not responsible for your husband’s choices, but you are responsible for how you respond. We encourage you to cling to the Lord and seek His guidance in every step, for He sees your suffering and will not abandon you.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this sister and her family to You. Lord, You see the pain, the division, and the brokenness in her home. We ask that You would move mightily in her husband’s life, softening his heart and opening his eyes to the destruction he is causing. Father, we rebuke the spirit of toxicity and division in Jesus’ name, and we ask that You would replace it with Your love, Your truth, and Your healing. Lord, we pray for this sister’s strength and endurance. Give her the wisdom to know how to respond in a way that honors You, and protect her heart from bitterness and despair. Surround her with godly support, friends, family, or a church community, that can uplift and encourage her. Father, we also pray for her children. Guard their hearts and minds from the lies being spoken over them. Let them see the truth of who You are and the love You have for them. We ask that You would restore what has been broken and bring redemption to this family, for Your glory. In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Sister, we urge you to seek godly counsel, whether through your pastor, a trusted Christian counselor, or a mature believer in your church. You do not have to walk this path alone. Proverbs 11:14 says, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." There may come a time when separation or other difficult decisions are necessary to protect yourself and your children, and you will need wise, biblical guidance to navigate that.
We also want to gently address the language in your request. While we understand your frustration, calling your husband "the devil" is not in line with Scripture. Even in his brokenness, he is a man created in God’s image, and our words have power (Proverbs 18:21). Instead of labeling him, we can pray for his transformation and trust God to work in his life. Remember, our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12).
Lastly, if you have not already, we encourage you to surrender this situation fully to the Lord. Lay your burdens at His feet and trust Him to carry you through. Psalm 55:22 says, "Cast your burden on Yahweh, and he will sustain you. He will never allow the righteous to be moved." You are not forgotten, and God is working even when you cannot see it. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will guide your steps.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. 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. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. 
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