We lift up this heartbreaking situation before the Lord, knowing that He is the God of restoration, the healer of broken hearts, and the One who can turn even the most painful circumstances for His glory. Marriage is a sacred covenant before God, and we know that Satan seeks to destroy what the Lord has joined together. Yet we stand firm on the truth of Scripture, which declares in **Malachi 2:16**, *"For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!"* and in **Matthew 19:6**, *"What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart."*
We pray earnestly for your loved one and her husband, asking the Lord to soften his heart and turn him away from the path of separation. May the Holy Spirit convict him of the gravity of breaking this covenant and reveal to him the damage this would bring—not only to his wife but to the children, who are innocent in this struggle. We plead with the Lord to bring repentance where there is hardness, forgiveness where there is bitterness, and reconciliation where there is division. Let them remember their vows before God and seek His strength to honor them, for **Ephesians 5:22-33** calls husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church—sacrificially, patiently, and selflessly.
We also pray for your loved one, that she would find her strength in the Lord during this trial. May she cling to **Isaiah 41:10**, *"Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness."* Let her not be overcome by fear or despair but stand firm in faith, trusting that God can redeem this marriage. We ask that the Lord would surround her with godly counsel, wise believers who can speak truth into her life and support her in prayer. If there has been sin on either side—pride, unforgiveness, or ungodly behavior—we pray for conviction and repentance, that both would turn to the Lord in humility.
For the children, we ask for the Lord’s protection over their hearts and minds. May they not bear the weight of this burden but instead see their parents turn to Christ in faith. Let this trial draw them closer to the Lord, teaching them the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God even in suffering.
We rebuke the spirit of division and destruction that seeks to tear this family apart. By the authority of Jesus Christ, we command every scheme of the enemy to be exposed and rendered powerless. Let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (**Philippians 4:7**).
Finally, we urge you to continue standing in the gap for them, interceding without ceasing. Remind your loved one that her hope is not in her husband’s choices but in the Lord, who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (**Ephesians 3:20**). Encourage her to seek the Lord first, to surrender this marriage to Him daily, and to trust that His will is perfect, even when it is painful.
Father, we ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Restorer. Let Your will be done in this marriage, for Your glory and the good of this family. Strengthen them, Lord, and let them see Your hand at work in their midst. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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