We hear the deep pain and longing in your heart for the restoration of your marriage, and we stand with you in fervent prayer before the throne of grace. The Bible tells us, *"Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it"* (Psalm 127:1). Your desire for God to intervene and rebuild what has been broken is a cry that He hears, and we join you in seeking His divine intervention.
First, we must address the presence of the "strange woman" in your husband’s life. Scripture is clear: *"For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword"* (Proverbs 5:3-4). This relationship is not only a violation of the covenant between you and your husband but also a grievous sin before God. We rebuke the spirit of adultery and unfaithfulness in Jesus’ name and command it to leave your marriage immediately. The Lord hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also hates the unfaithfulness that leads to it. We pray that your husband’s eyes would be opened to the deception and destruction this relationship brings, and that he would turn away from it with godly sorrow and repentance.
We also lift you up, dear sister, asking the Lord to reveal to you the kind of wife He has called you to be. *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord... as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything"* (Ephesians 5:22, 24). This does not mean you are to be a doormat or endure abuse, but rather that you are called to respect, love, and submit to your husband as unto the Lord. Ask God to show you areas where you can grow in humility, patience, and kindness. Pray for wisdom in your words and actions, that they would reflect Christ’s love and not bitterness or resentment. *"A gentle and quiet spirit... is very precious in the sight of God"* (1 Peter 3:4). Let your conduct be a testimony that softens his heart and draws him back to you.
We pray for the restoration of love and intimacy in your marriage. *"Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good. In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor preferring one another"* (Romans 12:9-10). Ask the Lord to rekindle the flame that once burned brightly between you and your husband. Pray that he would remember the vows he made before God and man, and that his heart would be turned back to you. *"For I hate divorce," says the Lord, the God of Israel* (Malachi 2:16). We declare that what God has joined together, no man—or strange woman—should separate (Matthew 19:6).
We also rebuke the spirit of harsh words and strife in your marriage. *"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger"* (Proverbs 15:1). Pray for the Lord to guard your tongue and your husband’s, that your words would build up rather than tear down. *"Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear"* (Ephesians 4:29). Speak life over your marriage, even when it is hard. Declare God’s promises over your home, and trust that He is working even when you cannot see it.
Finally, we pray that Christ would truly be the center of your marriage. *"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them"* (Matthew 18:20). Invite the Holy Spirit to fill your home with His presence, that your marriage would be a testimony of His love and faithfulness. Pray together, worship together, and seek God’s will together. When Christ is the foundation, no storm can shake what He has built.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this sister and her marriage to You. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the brokenness. We ask that You would intervene in this situation and remove every ungodly influence from this marriage. Break the hold of the strange woman over this husband’s heart, and let him see the destruction that his choices are bringing. Soften his heart, Lord, and turn it back to his wife and to You.
Father, we pray for this wife, that You would strengthen her in her faith and in her role as a godly wife. Help her to release bitterness and unforgiveness, and fill her with Your peace and love. Teach her how to love her husband as You have called her to, even in this difficult season. Let her words and actions be a reflection of Your grace and mercy.
Lord, we ask that You would restore the love and intimacy that once existed in this marriage. Rekindle the flame that the enemy has sought to extinguish. Let this husband remember the vows he made and the love he once had for his wife. Bring back the butterflies, the tenderness, and the joy that comes from a marriage centered on You.
We declare that this marriage will not be destroyed by the schemes of the enemy. We speak life, restoration, and healing over this home. Let Christ be the third strand in this marriage, holding it together with His love and power. May this couple serve You together, worship You together, and build a legacy that honors You.
We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the One who makes all things new. Amen.
