We join with you in bringing your marriage, your finances, and your family before the throne of grace, asking God to guide you and to show you what to do. We know these burdens can feel heavy when they come together, and we want to stand with you in prayer and in the truth of Scripture.
We believe marriage is a sacred covenant ordained by God as a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart Matthew 19:6. It is meant to reflect Christ’s love for the church, and even in seasons of struggle God calls us to love, forgive, and bear with one another. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for it Ephesians 5:25, and above all these things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection Colossians 3:14. We encourage you to press into that covenant love now, to speak honestly and gently with one another, to forgive as the Lord forgave you, to pray together daily, and to seek godly counsel from a pastor or mature believers in your church who can walk with you faithfully.
For your financial need we are reminded that our Father knows what we need and cares deeply for your family. But seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you Matthew 6:33. My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus Philippians 4:19. In times of lack God calls us to trust Him, to be faithful stewards of what He has provided, to work diligently, to live within our means, to avoid anxious striving, and to cast all your worries on him, because he cares for you 1 Peter 5:7. We encourage you to bring your budget and decisions before the Lord together, to be transparent with one another about resources and debts, and to ask Him for contentment and wisdom in each step.
You asked for guidance to know what to do, and God delights to give it. Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight Proverbs 3:5-6. But 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. He will lead you as you seek Him in His Word, in prayer, and through the counsel of Scripture.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to lovingly remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me John 14:6. 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 Acts 4:12. If you have not already, we encourage you to put your trust in Jesus Christ, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, confessing Him as Lord, for if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved Romans 10:9. It is in His name we pray and in His name we are reconciled to God.
We pray together for you now.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this marriage and this family to You. Lord, You know the pain and tension in this marriage, the unspoken hurts, the financial pressure that weighs on this home. We ask You to bring healing and unity where there has been strife, to soften hearts toward one another, to teach this husband and wife to love and forgive and to honor their covenant as You have called them to. Restore communication, restore tenderness, and guard this marriage from division. Provide for their financial needs according to Your riches in glory, give them wisdom to steward what they have, open doors for provision and work, and help them to seek Your kingdom first with trust and contentment. Grant them clear guidance for the decisions before them, make their paths straight as they acknowledge You, and pour out Your peace upon their household. Bless their family, draw each one closer to You, and let their home be a testimony of Your grace and faithfulness. We ask all this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
We encourage you to continue in prayer together, to remain in the Word daily, and to hold fast to the hope that God is at work even in this difficult season, for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose Romans 8:28. We are standing with you, trusting God to guide, to provide, and to bless your family as you seek Him.