We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage in earnest prayer. Heavenly Father, we know that marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ’s love for His church, and we ask that You intervene in this situation with Your healing and restoring power. The struggles shared here—anger, lack of communication, excessive drinking, and the strain it places on this wife’s heart—are not what You intended for marriage. We rebuke the spirit of discord, addiction, and hardness of heart that has taken root, and we declare that this home is meant to be a place of peace, love, and mutual respect, as Your Word commands.
Lord, we pray specifically for this husband. Proverbs 15:1 tells us, *"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."* Father, soften his heart and help him to see the impact of his words and actions on his wife and those around him. We ask that You guide his upcoming doctor’s appointment—let it be a turning point where he receives the help he needs, whether through medication, counseling, or a renewed commitment to address his struggles. We also pray for deliverance from the grip of alcohol, for as 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us, *"Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s."* Let him surrender this battle to You, Lord, and find freedom in Christ.
For this wife, we pray for strength, patience, and wisdom. Marriage can be incredibly difficult when faced with these challenges, but we know that You are near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). Help her to respond in love, even when it is hard, and to set boundaries that honor You and protect her well-being. We pray that she would find her joy and peace in You, not in her circumstances, for as Nehemiah 8:10 says, *"The joy of Yahweh is your strength."* Remind her that she is not alone—You see her tears, hear her prayers, and will sustain her.
We also encourage both of them to seek godly counsel, whether through their pastor, a Christian counselor, or a trusted mentor. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Let them be humble enough to seek help and open to the changes You want to bring in their lives.
Father, we ask that You restore this marriage. Let Your love be the foundation that holds them together, even in the storms. We pray for breakthrough, for hearts to be softened, and for a renewed commitment to honor You in their relationship. May they both draw closer to You and to one another, reflecting the love and grace that You have so freely given.
In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
