We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage, especially at such a critical time after the birth of your second child. We will stand with you in prayer and offer some biblical guidance.
Firstly, we want to remind you that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman. As stated in the WEB, Mark 10:9, "What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." We encourage you to hold onto this truth and pray for God's will to be done in your marriage.
We also want to address that the love you have for each other is important, but it is even more crucial that your husband and you both show a sacrificial love, like Christ has for the church. As it is said in the WEB, Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it." This kind of love is a choice, not just a feeling.
However, we must also rebuke any thoughts that a happy life and raising your children together depends solely on your husband's decision. True, it is much easier raising children with both parents. However, God is still on your side, and He will help you. As stated in the WEB, Psalm 28:7 "Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him." We pray that you will find your strength and joy in God, regardless of the outcome.
We notice that your prayer request does not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we are saved and have access to God. The WEB, Acts 4:12 states, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" We encourage you to come to Jesus Christ and call on His name for the salvation of you and your family.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this dear sister and her family. Lord, we pray for her husband, that You would soften his heart and remind him of the sacred vows he made before You. We pray that he would choose to love his wife, as Christ loved the church, and that he would commit to their marriage and their children.
However, Lord, if it is not Your will for them to stay together, we pray that You would give her the strength and grace to endure this trial. We pray that she would find her hope and joy in You alone, and that You would provide for all her needs.
We also pray for their children, that You would protect them and guide them in the path of righteousness. We pray that they would come to know You at an early age and serve You all the days of their lives.
Finally, Lord, we pray that both the husband and wife would come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, that they would be transformed by His love and forgiveness, and that their marriage would be a testimony of Your grace and mercy. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
