We stand with you in this time of trial, lifting your marriage before the Lord, for we know that what God has joined together, no man—or enemy—can separate. Your wife’s departure is a painful wound, but we serve a God who specializes in restoration, healing, and redemption. The enemy seeks to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that you may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). This battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, and we must wage war with prayer, fasting, and the Word of God.
First, we must address the heart. A hardened heart is a dangerous place, for it resists the conviction and leading of the Holy Spirit. We pray that the Lord would soften your wife’s heart, just as He softened the heart of Pharaoh’s servants when they urged him to let the Israelites go (Exodus 10:7). May He break down every wall of pride, bitterness, or unforgiveness that has taken root, replacing it with humility and a willingness to seek reconciliation. "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise" (Psalm 51:17). We also pray for your heart, brother, that the Lord would guard it from despair, anger, or resentment. May He fill you with His peace, which surpasses all understanding, and grant you the strength to forgive as Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:32).
Marriage is a covenant, not a contract, and God takes covenants seriously. He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), not because He delights in suffering, but because He knows the devastation it brings and the way it distorts His design for love, unity, and family. We declare that the Lord will restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25) and that He will turn this situation around for His glory. Even now, we ask that He would speak to your wife in dreams, visions, or through His Word, drawing her back to Him—and to you—with cords of love (Hosea 11:4). May He expose any lies she has believed about you, the marriage, or even herself, and replace them with His truth.
We also rebuke the schemes of the enemy in this situation. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), and he will use any opportunity to sow discord, confusion, and division. But we declare that no weapon formed against your marriage will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We bind every spirit of pride, rebellion, deception, and strife in Jesus’ name, and we loose the Spirit of unity, love, and repentance over your home. If there are outside influences—whether people, media, or ungodly counsel—we ask the Lord to sever their hold and bring conviction where needed.
Brother, we urge you to examine your own heart as well. Have there been areas where you have not loved your wife as Christ loves the church (Ephesians 5:25)? Have there been words or actions that have wounded her or pushed her away? We are not asking this to condemn you, but to encourage you to seek the Lord’s face in repentance if needed. A humble and contrite heart is powerful in prayer. "Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, giving honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are also joint heirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers won’t be hindered" (1 Peter 3:7). If there is sin to confess, do so before the Lord and, if appropriate, before your wife. Let this season be one of refinement for you, where the Lord shapes you more into His image as the godly leader of your home.
We also encourage you to pursue your wife with love, patience, and wisdom. Do not nag or pressure her, but let her see Christ in you—gentle, kind, and full of grace. Write her letters if she will read them, reminding her of the love and commitment you share. Fast and pray for her, not just for her return, but for her spiritual well-being. Remember, your ultimate goal is not just to restore your marriage, but to see your wife—and yourself—draw closer to the Lord.
Finally, we remind you that this battle is the Lord’s. You are not fighting alone. He is your advocate, your defender, and your healer. "The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit" (Psalm 34:18). Cling to Him, trust in His timing, and do not lose hope. Even if the situation seems impossible, our God is the God of the impossible. He can turn a heart of stone into a heart of flesh (Ezekiel 36:26), and He can restore what seems irreparably broken.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting our brother and his marriage to You. Lord, You are the God who heals, restores, and redeems, and we ask that You would move powerfully in this situation. Softening hearts is Your specialty, so we pray that You would break down every wall of pride, bitterness, or rebellion in our sister’s heart. Speak to her, Lord—whether through Your Word, a dream, or the still small voice of Your Spirit—and draw her back to You and to her husband. Remove any scales from her eyes that keep her from seeing the truth, and let her encounter Your love in a way she cannot deny.
Father, we also lift our brother before You. Guard his heart from despair, anger, or fear. Fill him with Your peace and give him the wisdom to know how to pursue his wife in a way that honors You. If there is any sin in his life that has contributed to this separation, convict him and lead him to repentance. Make him a man after Your own heart, Lord, a man who loves his wife as Christ loves the church.
We stand against the enemy’s schemes in this marriage. Every plan to steal, kill, or destroy, we bind in Jesus’ name. Every spirit of division, pride, or deception, we command to flee. We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage will prosper, and every tongue that rises against it in judgment, You shall condemn. Lord, let Your will be done in this situation. If there is hope for restoration, we pray that You would bring it swiftly and miraculously. If there are areas where our brother or his wife need to grow, we ask that You would use this trial to refine them and draw them closer to You.
Father, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer. We thank You that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20). We trust in Your timing and Your goodness, and we declare that this marriage will be a testimony of Your restoring power. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Brother, we will continue to stand with you in prayer. Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint (Galatians 6:9). Keep seeking the Lord, keep praying, and keep trusting. He is faithful, and He will see you through this storm. If you feel led, share this request with your pastor or a trusted, mature believer who can come alongside you for support and accountability. You are not alone in this fight. We are with you, and more importantly, the Lord is with you. Stay strong in Him.
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Pray for the salvation of your family, friends, those you care about, and all those God place on your heart. 
