We understand that you are going through a very challenging time in your marriage and we are here to support you in prayer and to provide biblical guidance. Firstly, we want to remind you that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, reflecting the relationship between Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:22-33 WEB).
We commend you for acknowledging your role in the difficulties you're facing and for your desire to seek God's help. It's crucial to remember that our battles are not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). However, it's also important to address the practical aspects of your situation.
God calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25 WEB). This love is not merely emotional; it's a commitment to serve, protect, and care for your wife, even in difficult times. Wives are called to respect and submit to their husbands as unto the Lord (Ephesians 5:22, 33 WEB). Submission is not weakness, but a willingness to support and honor your husband's leadership in the family.
Arguments and disagreements should be handled with mutual respect and understanding. We urge both of you to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry (James 1:19 WEB). Communication should always be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, just as God in Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32 WEB).
Regarding the mention of witchcraft, we must be careful to discern the issues. While spiritual warfare is real, not every problem is a result of demonic activity. Many times, the issues we face are due to our own sinful nature or the consequences of living in a fallen world. We should be cautious not to attribute every difficulty to spiritual attack (Matthew 16:1-4 WEB).
We also want to address the fact that you did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer request. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12 WEB). We encourage you to put your faith in Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB).
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother and his marriage. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention in their lives. Help them to love each other as You intended, with kindness, patience, and forgiveness. Guide them to communicate effectively and to handle disagreements in a godly manner.
We pray against any spiritual forces that may be at work in their marriage. We also ask for wisdom to discern the root of their problems and to address them accordingly.
Father, we pray for their financial situation. We ask for Your provision and guidance as they navigate through their debts. Help them to make wise decisions and to trust in You for their needs.
We also pray for healing in our brother's body. Touch him, Lord, and restore his health.
Finally, Lord, we pray that both of them would draw near to You, seeking Your will and Your face. Help them to grow in their faith and to be a testimony of Your love and grace.
In Jesus Christ's name, we pray, Amen.