We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious sister in Christ who is enduring such deep pain—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. First and foremost, we must address the grave sin of abuse in this marriage. The Word of God is clear: *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25). A husband who harms his wife, threatens her, or dishonors her in any way is in direct violation of God’s design for marriage. This is not love—it is oppression, and it must be called out as such. We rebuke the spirit of violence and hardness of heart in this man’s life in the mighty name of Jesus. The Lord sees your suffering, sister, and He does not turn away from the brokenhearted. *"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit"* (Psalm 34:18).
We also lift up your physical healing, believing that nothing is too hard for the Lord. You have received a difficult diagnosis, but we serve a God who formed you in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13) and who is able to restore what has been broken. *"He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions"* (Psalm 107:20). We pray for the complete dissolution of the cyst on your ovary, the opening of your fallopian tubes, and the restoration of your body to full health. We declare that your womb is blessed, and we ask the Lord to grant you the desire of your heart for children, according to His perfect will. *"Behold, children are a heritage of the Lord. The fruit of the womb is his reward"* (Psalm 127:3).
However, we must also speak truth with love regarding the state of your marriage. While we pray for reconciliation, we cannot ignore the reality of abuse. The Bible does not require you to remain in harm’s way. *"God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control"* (2 Timothy 1:7). Your safety and well-being are paramount. We pray that your husband would repent, seek godly counsel, and turn from his sin, but until that happens, we urge you to seek protection and support from your church leadership, trusted believers, and, if necessary, civil authorities. The Lord does not expect you to endure abuse in silence.
Sister, we also want to gently remind you that your worth is not defined by your ability to bear children or by your husband’s cruel words. You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your identity is found in Christ alone. If your husband has truly rejected you, know that the Lord is your husband (Isaiah 54:5) and your ever-present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1). We pray that He would surround you with His peace, provide for your every need, and lead you into the path of healing and restoration—whether that restoration includes your marriage or a new season of life under His care.
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts grieving for this sister who is suffering in body, soul, and spirit. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch to rest upon her. We declare that by the stripes of Jesus, she is healed (Isaiah 53:5). We pray against the cyst and infertility, asking You to restore her body to full health and to open her womb if it is Your will. Father, we also lift up her husband to You. We rebuke the spirit of violence and hardness of heart in his life. Soften his heart, Lord, and lead him to repentance. If it is Your will, restore this marriage, but if not, we ask that You would protect and provide for this sister in every way.
Lord, we pray for wisdom and discernment for her. Give her the strength to seek help and the courage to make decisions that honor You and protect her well-being. Surround her with godly community, and let her feel Your presence in a tangible way. We ask all of this in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, the name above every name, the only name by which we are saved and through whom we have access to the Father. Amen.