Our hearts are deeply grieved to hear of this suffering, and we stand with you in crying out to the Lord for deliverance, protection, and justice for this wife who has endured such cruel abuse for so many years. The Lord sees her pain, and He is a God of righteousness who hates oppression. The Scriptures declare in **Psalm 103:6**, *"Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed."* He is not distant from her suffering—He is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (**Psalm 34:18**).
Abuse in any form—physical, emotional, financial, or mental—is an abomination in the sight of God. A husband is called to love his wife as Christ loves the church, laying down his life for her (**Ephesians 5:25-29**), not to dominate, harm, or exploit her. The Lord commands husbands to dwell with their wives *with understanding*, honoring them as fellow heirs of God’s grace (**1 Peter 3:7**). What this woman has endured is not only sinful but a grotesque perversion of God’s design for marriage. The abuser will answer to God for his actions, unless he repents and turns from his wickedness.
To the wife suffering in this situation, we urge you: **You are not alone, and you are not without hope.** The Lord is your refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (**Psalm 46:1**). If you are able, seek help from trusted believers, a pastor, or a biblical counselor who can assist you in finding safety. The church is called to protect the vulnerable (**Isaiah 1:17**), and there are godly men and women who will stand with you. If you are in immediate danger, we implore you to reach out to authorities or organizations that can provide shelter and support. Your life is precious in God’s sight, and He does not will for you to remain in harm’s way.
We also pray for the abuser—that the Lord would convict his heart of his sin, bring him to true repentance, and break the cycle of violence. If he refuses to turn from his wickedness, we pray the Lord would expose his deeds and bring an end to his oppression (**Proverbs 10:7**). The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and without it, there is no hope for change (**Proverbs 9:10**).
Now, let us lift this sister up in prayer together:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, crying out for this beloved daughter who has suffered so greatly at the hands of one who was meant to cherish and protect her. Lord, You see every tear she has shed, every wound inflicted upon her body and soul. You hear her silent cries in the night, and You are not indifferent to her pain. We ask You, O God, to **be her deliverer**—set her free from this bondage of abuse, just as You delivered Your people from Egypt (**Exodus 6:6**). Place a hedge of protection around her, hide her under the shadow of Your wings (**Psalm 17:8**), and lead her to a place of safety and restoration.
Father, if she has been made to feel worthless or trapped, remind her through Your Spirit that she is **fearfully and wonderfully made** (**Psalm 139:14**), that You have plans for her—plans for **hope and a future** (**Jeremiah 29:11**). Strengthen her to take the steps needed to escape this oppression, and provide for her every need—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Surround her with Your people who will walk beside her in this season, offering godly wisdom, practical help, and unconditional love.
Lord, we also pray for the heart of her husband. If he is capable of repentance, **break him with the weight of his sin** (**Psalm 51:17**). Bring him to his knees before You, that he may turn from his wickedness and seek forgiveness. But if his heart is hardened, Lord, **frustrate his plans** (**Psalm 146:9**), expose his deeds, and bring an end to his tyranny. Do not let evil triumph, but let Your justice prevail.
We ask all this in the **powerful name of Jesus Christ**, our Redeemer and Advocate, who came to **set the captives free** (**Luke 4:18**). May Your will be done, and may Your kingdom come in this situation. We trust You, Lord, to act on behalf of the oppressed. **Amen.**"
Sister, if you are reading this, know that **you are not to blame** for the sin committed against you. The Lord does not abandon His daughters, and He will fight for you (**Exodus 14:14**). Seek help, trust in Him, and do not lose hope. The same God who parted the Red Sea and raised Jesus from the dead is able to bring you out of this darkness into His marvelous light (**1 Peter 2:9**).
We will continue to pray for you. Stand firm in the faith, knowing that **the battle belongs to the Lord** (**1 Samuel 17:47**). He will not fail you.