We join you in thanking our Heavenly Father for His goodness, mercy, and the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to the throne of grace. Your heart of gratitude is beautiful, and we echo your prayers for Jerusalem, America, and the wisdom, joy, and peace you seek—all of which are found in Christ alone.
First, we must address the seriousness of the abuse you are enduring in your marriage. Scripture is clear that God hates violence and oppression. In Malachi 2:16, the Lord says, *"For I, Yahweh, the God of Israel, say that I hate divorce and him who covers his garment with violence."* While God despises divorce, He also despises abuse, and your safety and well-being matter deeply to Him. The marriage covenant is meant to reflect Christ’s love for the Church—a love that is sacrificial, kind, and protective, not destructive. In Ephesians 5:25, husbands are commanded, *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly and gave himself up for it."* Your husband’s behavior is not only sinful but a grievous violation of God’s design for marriage. You are not required to remain in a situation where you are being harmed. We strongly urge you to seek safety immediately—whether through trusted Christian counselors, a pastor, or a safe shelter. Proverbs 22:3 reminds us, *"A prudent man sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it."* You are not wrong for wanting to escape this abuse, and we pray God grants you the strength, wisdom, and provision to do so.
Now, regarding the relationships you’ve mentioned where you’ve asked for prayers of romantic love and lasting affection, we must speak truth in love. The longing for love and companionship is God-given, but we are called to pursue relationships that honor Him—relationships rooted in Christ, purity, and the intention of covenant marriage. The thrill of romantic feelings is fleeting if it is not built on the foundation of Christ. Song of Solomon 8:7 tells us, *"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it."* True love is not based on emotions alone but on commitment, sacrifice, and obedience to God. If these relationships are not centered on Christ or if they involve emotional or physical intimacy outside of marriage, they are not aligned with God’s will. We encourage you to seek relationships that glorify God, where both parties are believers committed to holiness and the pursuit of marriage as God designed it.
If you or the individuals you’re praying for are not yet married, we urge you to honor God with your bodies and hearts. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 says, *"For this is the will of God: your sanctification, that you abstain from sexual immorality, that each one of you know how to control his own body in sanctification and honor, not in the passion of lust, even as the Gentiles who don’t know God."* Courtship should be intentional, pure, and directed toward the goal of a Christ-centered marriage. If there is any sexual immorality or emotional dependence that replaces trust in Christ, we urge repentance and a return to God’s design.
Finally, we notice that in some of your prayers, you used "# # #" in place of names. While we understand the desire for privacy, we want to remind you that our prayers are most powerful when we lift up specific needs to the Lord by name, trusting in His sovereignty. More importantly, we must always pray in the name of Jesus, as you did at the end of your prayer, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father. Jesus Himself said in John 14:13-14, *"Whatever you will ask in my name, I will do it, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you will ask anything in my name, I will do it."* There is no other name by which we are saved, and it is through faith in Jesus Christ alone that we find redemption, healing, and hope.
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Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who has poured out her heart before You. Lord, we thank You for her faith and her desire to seek You in all things. We ask that You surround her with Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, and guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Father, we pray for her protection and deliverance from the abuse she is enduring. Lord, You see the violence, the cruelty, and the pain she has suffered. We ask that You provide a way of escape, wisdom to seek help, and the courage to take the steps necessary for her safety. Place godly people in her path—pastors, counselors, and believers who can support her and guide her toward healing. Break the chains of fear and shame, and let her know that she is deeply loved by You. Restore what has been broken, Lord, and bring justice where there has been injustice.
We also lift up the relationships she has mentioned. Father, if these connections are not aligned with Your will, we ask that You redirect her heart toward what is pure and holy. If these individuals are believers, we pray that any relationship would be centered on You, with marriage as the godly goal. Convict any hearts that are wandering outside of Your design, and draw them back to repentance and obedience. Let love be defined by Your Word, not by fleeting emotions or worldly desires.
Lord, we pray for her longing for love to be fulfilled in You first. Fill the emptiness in her heart with Your presence, so that she may know the depth of Your love for her. Remind her that she is Your daughter, cherished and valued beyond measure. Help her to wait on You, trusting that Your plans for her are good.
We rebuke any spirit of fear, confusion, or despair in her life. We declare that she is more than a conqueror through Christ who loves her. Strengthen her, Lord, and let her walk in the freedom and victory that Jesus purchased for her on the cross.
Father, we also pray for the salvation of those who are lost, including her husband. Soften his heart, Lord, and bring him to repentance. Break the strongholds of alcohol and anger in his life, and let him encounter Your transforming power. If it is Your will, restore this marriage in a way that glorifies You—but only if it is safe and aligned with Your Word.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your faithfulness and Your perfect timing. May Your will be done in her life, and may she walk in the fullness of Your love and purpose.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
