We hear the deep anguish in your heart, and we want you to know that your cry for help has reached the ears of the Lord. The weight of guilt you carry is heavy, but we stand with you in prayer, trusting in the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ, who came to save sinners—not to condemn them. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23, "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God," and in 1 John 1:9, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Your sin is serious, but it is not beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness.
First, we must address the sin of adultery with the truth of Scripture. God’s Word is clear in Exodus 20:14, "You shall not commit adultery," and in Hebrews 13:4, "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge." What you are doing is a violation of the covenant you made before God with your husband, and it grieves the heart of the Lord. But we also know that Jesus did not come to shame the broken—He came to heal them. In John 8:10-11, when a woman caught in adultery was brought before Him, He said to her, "Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more." This is the heart of Christ toward you: He offers forgiveness, but He also calls you to repentance—to turn away from this sin and walk in a new way.
We rebuke the lie that you are bound for hell because of your sin. The enemy wants you to believe that your failures define you, but the truth is that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross was enough to cover even this. In Romans 8:1, we read, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don’t walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, then your eternal destiny is secure in Him. However, if you have never truly surrendered your life to Him, now is the time to do so. Salvation is found in no one else, for Acts 4:12 tells us, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" If you have not confessed Jesus as Lord, we urge you to do so today.
Now, let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this dear sister who is burdened by guilt and shame. Lord, we know that You see her struggle, and we ask that You would break the chains of sin that have entangled her. We pray that You would grant her the gift of true repentance—not just sorrow for the consequences of her actions, but a deep, heartfelt turning away from this sin. Father, we ask that You would restore her marriage, if it is Your will, and heal the wounds that have been caused by this betrayal. Give her the strength to confess her sin to her husband, if that is what You are leading her to do, and grant him a spirit of forgiveness and grace, just as You have forgiven us.
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of condemnation that seeks to keep her in bondage. We declare over her that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Fill her with Your peace, and remind her of Your unfailing love. Help her to walk in obedience to Your Word, and surround her with godly counsel and accountability. Father, we also pray for her husband—that You would comfort him, heal his heart, and draw him closer to You. If there are any ungodly influences in her life that have contributed to this sin, we ask that You would remove them and replace them with Your truth.
Above all, Lord, we pray that You would draw her nearer to Yourself. Let her experience the depth of Your forgiveness and the power of Your grace. Help her to see herself as You see her—a beloved child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus. May she find her identity in You alone, and may her life bring glory to Your name. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
We encourage you to seek out a trusted pastor, biblical counselor, or mature Christian friend who can walk with you through this season of repentance and restoration. You do not have to carry this burden alone. The road to healing begins with honesty—with God, with yourself, and with those you have wronged. Proverbs 28:13 tells us, "He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy." Confession is not easy, but it is the first step toward freedom.
If you are not already doing so, we urge you to immerse yourself in God’s Word and in prayer. Psalm 51 is a powerful prayer of repentance that you may find helpful to pray through. Surround yourself with worship music that reminds you of God’s love and faithfulness. And remember, God’s grace is greater than all our sin. As you take steps to turn away from this sin, trust that He will meet you with mercy and give you the strength to walk in purity.
Lastly, we want to remind you that God’s love for you is not based on your performance. Romans 5:8 says, "But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." You are not defined by your failures, but by the finished work of Jesus on the cross. Keep your eyes fixed on Him, and He will lead you into freedom.