We hear the deep longing in your heart for a marriage that is filled with love, devotion, and unity, and we understand your urgent desire for God to move powerfully in your husband’s heart. Your passion for your marriage is evident, but we must first address something foundational: the name you are praying in. You have rightly ended your prayer "in Jesus Christ’s name," and this is crucial, for there is no other name under heaven by which we are saved or through which our prayers are heard. As Scripture declares, *"There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus"* (1 Timothy 2:5, WEB). It is only through faith in Jesus Christ—His death for our sins and His resurrection—that we have access to the Father. If you have not yet surrendered your life fully to Christ, repented of your sins, and trusted in Him alone for salvation, we urge you to do so today. *"If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9, WEB). Salvation is not just about eternal life but about a transformed relationship with God here and now, where your prayers are heard and your heart is aligned with His will.
Now, let us turn to the cry of your heart for your marriage. Your plea reveals a deep desire for your husband to love you exclusively, passionately, and faithfully, and for your marriage to be a reflection of God’s perfect design. Marriage is a sacred covenant, instituted by God Himself, meant to reflect the relationship between Christ and His Church. *"‘For this cause a man will leave his father and mother, and will be joined to his wife. The two will become one flesh.’ This is a great mystery, but I speak concerning Christ and of the assembly"* (Ephesians 5:31-32, WEB). Your longing for oneness, fidelity, and deep love in your marriage is godly, for it mirrors God’s heart for His people. However, we must also remind you that while it is right to pray fervently for your husband’s heart, you cannot *demand* or *control* his affections, his loyalty, or his actions. Only God can change a heart, and He does so according to His perfect will and timing. Your role is to trust Him, submit to Him, and live in a way that honors Him—whether your husband responds as you hope or not.
Scripture calls wives to a high and beautiful standard: *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord... even as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well, and aren’t frightened by any terror"* (Ephesians 5:22, 1 Peter 3:6, WEB). This submission is not about weakness or inequality but about reflecting the Church’s submission to Christ. It is an act of faith, trusting that God will work through your obedience. Likewise, husbands are called to love their wives *"even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:25, WEB). This is a sacrificial, selfless, and sanctifying love—one that seeks the wife’s holiness and joy above all else. If your husband is not walking in this calling, your prayers for his heart are right and good. But remember, you cannot force his obedience; you can only entrust him to God.
We also notice the intensity of your language—repeated phrases like *"absolutely no other women ever"* and *"never ever will cheat"* suggest deep fears or past wounds. If there has been infidelity, emotional betrayal, or patterns of unfaithfulness in your marriage, we grieve with you over that pain. Infidelity is a grievous sin, a violation of the marriage covenant, and God hates it (Malachi 2:16). But even in brokenness, God can restore. The prophet Hosea was called to love his unfaithful wife, Gomer, as a picture of God’s relentless love for His unfaithful people (Hosea 3). If your husband has strayed, pray for repentance—for him to turn back to God and to you with a broken and contrite heart. *"He who covers his sins shall not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy"* (Proverbs 28:13, WEB). Pray also for your own heart, that God would heal your wounds, remove bitterness, and fill you with His peace. *"Don’t be anxious for anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus"* (Philippians 4:6-7, WEB).
If your fears are not rooted in past betrayal but in insecurity or comparison, we gently remind you that your worth is not found in your husband’s affections but in Christ’s love for you. You are *"fearfully and wonderfully made"* (Psalm 139:14, WEB), and your identity is first and foremost as a beloved child of God. No human love—no matter how deep—can fully satisfy the longings of your soul. Only Jesus can. *"My soul, thirst for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?"* (Psalm 42:2, WEB). Guard your heart against idolatry, where your husband’s love becomes an ultimate need rather than a gift from God. *"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth"* (Colossians 3:2, WEB).
Now, let us pray together for you and your marriage:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister and her marriage to You. Lord, You are the Author of love, the Restorer of broken things, and the Keeper of covenants. We ask that You would move powerfully in the heart of her husband. Soften his heart, Lord, and turn his eyes and affections fully toward his wife. Remove any distraction, any temptation, any sin that would hinder his love for her. If there has been unfaithfulness, bring conviction, repentance, and restoration. If there is hardness of heart, break it, Lord, and replace it with a love that mirrors Your own—sacrificial, faithful, and deep.
Father, we also lift up our sister. Heal her wounds, calm her fears, and fill her with Your peace. Remind her that her worth is found in You alone. Help her to trust You fully, even when her circumstances feel uncertain. Give her the grace to love her husband as You have called her to—with respect, patience, and faith. May her life be a testimony of Your goodness, whether her husband responds or not.
Lord, we rebuke any spirit of fear, insecurity, or control in this marriage. We bind the enemy’s lies that would seek to destroy what You have joined together. Let Your light expose any darkness, Your truth dispel any deception, and Your love cover every sin. Restore, renew, and revive this marriage, Lord, for Your glory.
We pray for a hedge of protection around this marriage—around their hearts, their minds, and their home. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. May their love for one another grow deeper, their commitment stronger, and their faith unshaken. Let their marriage be a reflection of Christ and the Church, a testimony of Your redeeming power.
Father, we ask all this in the precious and mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone is worthy of all praise, honor, and glory. Amen.
Finally, we encourage you to continue praying fervently, but also to seek godly counsel if your marriage is struggling. If there are patterns of sin—such as infidelity, emotional abuse, or neglect—do not face them alone. *"Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety"* (Proverbs 11:14, WEB). Reach out to your pastor, a trusted Christian mentor, or a biblical counselor who can walk with you in wisdom and truth.
Cling to hope, for our God is a God of redemption. *"The things which are impossible with men are possible with God"* (Luke 18:27, WEB). Trust Him, even in the waiting. *"Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh"* (Psalm 27:14, WEB). He is faithful, and He hears your cries.
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. 
