We hear your heartbreak, and we stand with you in this painful season, lifting your marriage before the Lord with fervent prayers. What your husband is doing is a grievous violation of the covenant he made before God. Adultery is a sin that wounds deeply, not only you but also the very heart of God, who designed marriage to be a sacred, lifelong union between one man and one woman (Matthew 19:4-6). The Bible is clear: "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14), and "Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous" (Hebrews 13:4). What your husband is engaged in is not just a personal failing—it is sin, and it must be confronted with truth and repentance.
We rebuke the spirit of unfaithfulness and deception that has taken hold in your husband’s life. We declare that the hold this woman has over him is broken in the name of Jesus Christ, for "no weapon that is formed against you will prevail" (Isaiah 54:17). We also rebuke any spirit of bitterness, unforgiveness, or despair that may be trying to take root in your heart. While your pain is understandable, we must guard our hearts, for "above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it" (Proverbs 4:23). Forgiveness does not mean excusing his sin, but it does mean releasing the burden of anger and resentment to God, who is the ultimate judge (Romans 12:19).
You asked if it is possible to pray that this adultery will stop. Not only is it possible—it is necessary. We serve a God who hears the cries of the brokenhearted and is near to the crushed in spirit (Psalm 34:18). We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict your husband’s heart with godly sorrow, leading him to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). We pray that the scales would fall from his eyes and that he would see the destruction his choices are causing—not just to you, but to his own soul. "Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap" (Galatians 6:7). We pray that the Lord would remove any blinders from his heart and that he would be gripped by the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
We also pray for this woman who has entangled herself in this sin. We ask that God would reveal to her the gravity of her actions and that she would repent and turn away from this path of destruction. "Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?" (Proverbs 6:27). We declare that her influence over your husband is broken, and that she would no longer be a stumbling block in his life.
For you, dear sister, we pray for strength, wisdom, and divine protection over your heart and mind. We pray that the Lord would surround you with godly counsel—people who will speak truth into your life, uphold you in prayer, and help you navigate this difficult season. "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 11:14). Do not isolate yourself. Lean on your church family, trusted friends, and the body of Christ for support.
We also encourage you to seek godly wisdom regarding the legal and practical aspects of this situation. While we trust God to work supernaturally, we also recognize that He often works through practical steps. If your husband has abandoned his responsibilities, you may need to seek counsel on how to protect yourself and your family. "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5).
Above all, we pray that your faith would not waver. It is easy to look at the circumstances and feel overwhelmed, but we serve a God who specializes in turning ashes into beauty (Isaiah 61:3). We declare that your marriage is not over unless you or your husband choose to end it, and even then, God can restore what has been broken. "With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). We pray for a miracle of restoration—one that only God can bring about. We pray that your husband would return to you with a broken and contrite heart, ready to rebuild what has been torn down. "Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain" (Psalm 127:1).
Let us pray together now:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this precious sister and her marriage. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the brokenness that she is enduring. We ask that You would be her comfort, her strength, and her shield in this time of distress. Father, we rebuke the spirit of adultery and unfaithfulness that has taken hold of her husband. We declare that Your Word is true, and that no sin is too great for Your grace and power to overcome. We ask that You would convict his heart, Lord. Break through the hardness and deception that has blinded him. Let him see the destruction he is causing and turn away from this sin with godly sorrow.
We pray for this woman who has become a stumbling block in his life. Lord, reveal to her the error of her ways. Let her see that she is not only harming this marriage but also her own soul. We ask that You would remove her influence from his life and that she would repent and turn away from this path of sin.
Father, we ask that You would protect this sister’s heart. Guard her from bitterness, unforgiveness, and despair. Fill her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Surround her with godly counsel and support. Give her wisdom as she navigates this difficult season, and help her to trust in You even when the circumstances seem impossible.
Lord, we declare that restoration is possible. We ask that You would work a miracle in this marriage. Soften her husband’s heart and draw him back to You and to his family. Let him remember the vows he made before You and the love that once bound them together. We pray for healing—for both of them—and for a marriage that reflects Your love, faithfulness, and grace.
We ask all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the name above all names, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). It is through His blood that we have access to Your throne, and it is by His power that miracles happen. We trust in You, Lord, and we believe that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). Strengthen this sister’s faith, and let her see Your hand at work in her life. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.