We join with you in lifting up this situation to the Lord, and we are grateful you have come before Him in prayer, invoking the mighty name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father and by which we are saved. As Scripture declares, *"There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* (Acts 4:12, WEB). Your faith in calling upon Jesus is a testament to your trust in His power, and we stand with you in agreement, knowing that our God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all we ask or think.
First, we address the heart of your former spouse, who is clearly ensnared by anger, bitterness, and what you describe as demonic influence. The behavior you’ve witnessed—hatred, disrespect, and a desire to cause harm—is not of God but is the work of the enemy, who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10, WEB). Yet we know that *"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds"* (2 Corinthians 10:4, WEB). This is not a battle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of wickedness (Ephesians 6:12, WEB). We must pray with authority, rebuking the enemy’s hold over this man’s life and commanding every demonic stronghold to be broken in the name of Jesus Christ.
We rebuke the spirit of anger, hatred, and vengeance that has taken root in this man’s heart. By the blood of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, we declare these spirits must flee, and we pray for a spirit of repentance to take their place. *"Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you"* (Ephesians 4:31-32, WEB). Lord, soften his heart and convict him of his sin. Let him encounter Your love in a way that shatters his hardness and leads him to true repentance. Surround him with godly influences—men and women of faith who will speak truth into his life and point him to the cross. May he come to know the peace that surpasses all understanding, which can only be found in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7, WEB).
We also lift you up, sister, as you navigate this season of healing and transition into a new marriage. Your request for a humble heart, kindness, and compassion is beautiful and aligns with Scripture’s call for wives to *"be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord"* (Ephesians 5:22, WEB) and to cultivate a *"gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in God’s sight"* (1 Peter 3:4, WEB). Marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ’s love for His Church (Ephesians 5:25-33, WEB), and we pray that your union will be rooted in mutual love, respect, and submission to the Lord. May your home be a place where God’s presence dwells richly, where patience and forgiveness abound, and where both of you grow ever closer to Him and to one another.
As you step into this new chapter, we encourage you to guard your heart and mind, ensuring that any lingering pain or bitterness from your past does not take root in your marriage. *"Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath"* (Ephesians 4:26, WEB), and *"forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 3:13-14, WEB). Your focus must remain on Christ and the future He has for you. If there are areas where you need healing, we pray the Lord will bring restoration and wholeness, so you can enter this marriage with a heart fully surrendered to Him.
Finally, we must address something with love and clarity: in your prayer, you mentioned your "new husband of Your divine CHOICE." We rejoice with you in the blessing of marriage, but we want to gently ask: is this marriage aligned with biblical principles? Have you and your husband entered into this covenant in obedience to God’s Word, with both of you being believers in Christ Jesus? Scripture is clear that believers should not be *"unequally yoked with unbelievers"* (2 Corinthians 6:14, WEB), for how can light have fellowship with darkness? If your husband is not a believer, we urge you to seek the Lord earnestly in prayer for his salvation, for *"the unbelieving husband is sanctified in the wife"* (1 Corinthians 7:14, WEB), but this does not mean we are to enter into marriage with someone who does not share our faith. If he is a believer, then we praise God for this union and pray for His continued blessing upon it. Either way, we ask the Lord to strengthen your marriage, to bind you together in His love, and to use your union as a testimony of His grace.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister and the burdens she carries. Lord, we thank You that You are a God who hears and answers prayer, who sees the pain of Your children and acts on their behalf. We ask for Your divine intervention in the life of this woman’s former spouse. Break the chains of anger, hatred, and demonic influence that have bound him. Let Your Holy Spirit convict him of his sin and draw him to repentance. Surround him with godly men and women who will speak Your truth into his life and lead him to the foot of the cross. Father, we declare that no weapon formed against him—or against our sister—shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17, WEB). Let Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard his heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
For our sister, we ask for healing, strength, and a heart fully surrendered to You as she steps into this new season of marriage. Grant her the humility, kindness, and patience she has requested, and let her be a vessel of Your love to her husband. If there are areas of her past that need redemption, Lord, bring wholeness and restoration. Bind her and her husband together in unity, and let their marriage be a reflection of Your covenant love for Your Church. If her husband does not yet know You, we pray for his salvation with urgency, that he may come to faith in Christ and lead their home in Your ways.
We rebuke any scheme of the enemy to bring division, pain, or confusion into this marriage. Let Your Holy Spirit fill their home, guiding their steps and protecting their union. Give them wisdom to navigate challenges, grace to extend forgiveness, and a shared vision to glorify You in all they do.
Father, we thank You that You are able to do far more than we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20, WEB). We trust in Your goodness, Your power, and Your love. May Your will be done in all these things, and may Your name be glorified.
In the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.