We hear the deep pain in your heart, and we come alongside you in this difficult season, lifting your marriage before the Lord with earnest prayer. The Bible tells us in Psalm 34:18, *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* You are not alone in this struggle, and God sees every tear you’ve shed. Your husband’s choices are grieving you, but we know that the same God who parted the Red Sea can part the darkness in his heart and restore what has been broken.
First, we must rebuke the enemy’s lies and schemes in this situation. The division, the alcohol, and the distance in your marriage are not from God. Ephesians 4:27 warns us, *"Don’t give place to the devil."* The enemy wants to destroy your marriage, but we stand in the authority of Jesus Christ and declare that this stronghold will not prevail. We also rebuke any spirit of addiction, deception, or hardness of heart that has taken hold of your husband. In the name of Jesus, we command it to leave and for God’s light to break through the darkness.
We must also address the spiritual battle at hand. Your husband’s choices are not just about alcohol—they are about where his heart is turning. Proverbs 23:29-32 describes the dangers of alcohol: *"Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaining? Who has wounds without cause? Who has redness of eyes? Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine. Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly. In the end, it bites like a snake, and poisons like a viper."* This is not a condemnation of your husband but a call to prayer for his deliverance. We must intercede for him, asking God to break the chains of addiction and draw him back to Himself.
We also want to encourage you to guard your own heart. It is easy to grow bitter or resentful when we see someone we love making choices that hurt us and our family. But Colossians 3:13 reminds us, *"Bear with one another, and forgive each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."* Forgiveness does not mean excusing his behavior, but it does mean releasing the bitterness so it doesn’t take root in your own heart. Pray for the strength to love him as Christ loves the church, even in this difficult season.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage to You. Lord, we ask that You would break the chains of addiction in this husband’s life. Soften his heart, Father, and draw him back to You. We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage will prosper, and we rebuke every scheme of the enemy in Jesus’ name. Lord, restore the love, trust, and intimacy that has been lost. Give this wife the strength to stand firm in faith, even when she cannot see the outcome. Fill her with Your peace and remind her that You are working even when it feels like nothing is changing. We ask for Your healing touch over this family, and we trust You to restore what has been broken. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
We also want to encourage you to seek godly counsel and support. Proverbs 11:14 says, *"Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety."* Surround yourself with believers who can pray with you, offer wisdom, and hold you accountable. This could be a pastor, a Christian counselor, or a trusted friend who shares your faith. You do not have to walk this journey alone.
Lastly, we want to remind you of God’s promises. Jeremiah 32:27 says, *"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?"* God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we can ask or imagine. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep believing that God is at work, even when you cannot see it. Your marriage is worth fighting for, and we stand with you in this battle.
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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