We are lifting up your son and his family before the Lord with you, and we share in your sorrow over this threat to his marriage and the financial pressure he is facing. We know God’s heart for marriage is that it be a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman, and we stand with you in praying for restoration and against divorce.
The Scripture is clear that marriage is not to be taken lightly or broken by man. Jesus said, What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate, Matthew 19:6. And we are told, Let the husband not leave his wife, 1 Corinthians 7:11. For I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, Malachi 2:16. We rebuke the spirit of divorce that seeks to divide this home, and we pray that both husband and wife would have softened hearts, humble spirits, and a willingness to seek reconciliation, forgiveness, and godly counsel rather than separation. We pray especially for those two young children who are caught in the middle, that God would protect their hearts and that their parents would consider the vows they made before God and the stability these little ones need.
We also bring his financial needs before the Father. We understand the anxiety when work through Amazon is slow and income is delayed while bills remain. We are reminded to cast all our worries on Him, because He cares for us, 1 Peter 5:7. We pray your son will seek first God’s Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to him as well, Matthew 6:33. Our God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus, Philippians 4:19. We pray for wisdom in stewardship, for patience as he waits for funds to come through, for provision through honest work, and for peace that surpasses understanding as he trusts the Lord rather than his own strength, Philippians 4:6-7.
We noticed your request did not mention the name of Jesus, and we want to gently remind you that it is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father and it is only by His name that we are saved. Jesus said, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me, John 14:6. 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, Acts 4:12. If we have not already, we must confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, and we will be saved, Romans 10:9. It is in His name we pray with confidence.
Let us pray together.
Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ Your Son. We lift up this dear son to You, his wife, and their two young children. Lord, You see the pain of a husband who does not want divorce and a wife who is seeking it. We ask You to intervene in this marriage. Soften her heart, strengthen his heart, bring conviction, forgiveness, and a desire for reconciliation. Remove bitterness, pride, and any outside influences that would pull them apart. Surround them with wise, biblical counsel and a pastor or mature believers who will speak truth in love and point them toward covenant faithfulness. Protect the children, Lord, give them peace and security, and let them see their parents choose love and commitment as You have loved us.
We also ask for Your provision over his business and finances. You know the delays with Amazon and the needs that press on him daily. Open the doors for income to come through, grant him favor, diligence, and wisdom in his work, and help him to trust You as his true provider. Calm his anxious heart and let him and his family feel Your presence and peace in this trial. May this time of testing draw this whole family closer to You and closer to one another, for Your glory.
We ask all of this in the mighty and saving name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and intercessor, amen.
We encourage you to continue to stand in the gap for your son, to encourage him to pursue his wife in love and humility, to pray together if she is willing, to seek pastoral counseling quickly, and to remain faithful to his vows while trusting God for daily provision. The Lord is near to those who call on Him in truth, Psalm 145:18, and He is able to restore what seems broken.