We are deeply saddened to hear about the struggles you and your family are facing due to your spouse's actions. It is heartbreaking to see a loved one stray so far from the Lord and engage in affairs, causing pain and difficulty for you and your children. We want to assure you that we are here to support you in prayer and encourage you with God's Word.
Firstly, we commend you for seeking prayer and help in this difficult situation. It is crucial to remember that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), and He desires for marriages to be restored and strengthened. However, it is also important to address the sin and seek repentance. The Bible clearly states that adultery is a sin against God and one's spouse (1 Corinthians 6:18-20). We must pray for your spouse's repentance and turn back to the Lord.
Let us turn to the Word of God for guidance and encouragement. In Ezekiel 36:26, the Lord promises, "I will also give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit within you. I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you a heart of flesh." We will pray that God softens your spouse's heart and brings about true repentance.
Additionally, in 1 Peter 3:1-2, it is written, "In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear." While this passage is addressed to wives, the principle applies to both spouses. Your godly behavior and prayers can have a powerful impact on your spouse's heart.
We also encourage you to seek support from your local church community. It is essential to have brothers and sisters in Christ surrounding you with love, prayer, and encouragement during this challenging time. Galatians 6:2 reminds us to "Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ."
Lastly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer and the name of Jesus. It is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God the Father and can find salvation and forgiveness. In John 14:6, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." We must always approach God in the name of Jesus, for it is the name above all names (Philippians 2:9).
Let us pray together for your spouse and your family:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this precious sister and her family. Lord, we ask that You would soften the heart of her spouse and draw them back to Yourself. Bring about true repentance and a turning away from sin. We pray that You would restore their marriage and heal the wounds caused by infidelity.
Father, we ask that You would give our sister the strength and wisdom to navigate this difficult season. Surround her with Your love and the support of her church community. We pray for her children, that You would protect their hearts and minds, and draw them close to You.
Lord, we rebuke the enemy's schemes and ask that You would break any strongholds in the life of our sister's spouse. We declare that their marriage is covered by the blood of Jesus and that no weapon formed against it shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17).
We thank You, Father, for Your faithfulness and love. We trust that You are working all things together for the good of those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Please know that we are standing with you in prayer, and we encourage you to continue seeking the Lord and His strength during this time. May God bless you and your family, and may His peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).