We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting you and your husband up in prayer, knowing that God’s will is perfect and His power is mighty to save. Your pain is deep, and we understand the urgency in your cry—but we must first ground this in truth, for it is only by the authority of Jesus Christ that we can boldly approach the throne of grace. You have rightly invoked His name, and we join you in that, for there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). It is only through faith in Christ that hearts are transformed, marriages are restored, and sins are forgiven. Without Him, our decrees are empty words. With Him, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).
Your husband’s actions are a grievous violation of the covenant of marriage, which God designed to be a lifelong union between one man and one woman (Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:4-6). Adultery is a sin against God and against you, and it brings destruction if not repented of (Proverbs 6:32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10). Yet even in this brokenness, we serve a God who specializes in redemption. He can turn the heart of your husband back to Him—and to you—if it aligns with His will. Our prayers must first seek *His* will above all, not merely our desires, for His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).
We also gently but firmly address the tone of your request. While your pain is valid, we must not approach prayer as though we can *demand* God to act according to our timelines or wishes. He is sovereign, and His timing is perfect (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Instead, we come to Him with humility, surrendering our will to His, trusting that He knows what is best (1 Peter 5:6-7). Even Jesus, in His agony, prayed, *"Not my will, but yours be done"* (Luke 22:42). Let us follow His example.
As for your husband’s salvation—this is the most critical need. No amount of emotional attachment or marital restoration will bring true peace if his heart is not first surrendered to Christ. You have prayed for him to encounter Jesus, and this is the greatest prayer of all! Salvation is not something we can force upon another, but we can intercede, and we can live in such a way that our lives point to Christ (1 Peter 3:1-2). If your husband is unsaved, your most powerful witness will be your own walk with the Lord—your patience, your forgiveness, your unwavering faith in the midst of betrayal.
Now, let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we lift this sister and her marriage before You, knowing that You see every tear she has shed and every wound inflicted by betrayal. Lord, we ask for Your mercy and intervention. You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16), and You are able to restore what is broken. But first, we pray for the salvation of her husband. Soften his heart, Lord. Break through the hardness of sin and the deception of the enemy. Let him encounter You in a way he cannot ignore—whether through dreams, through conviction, or through the loving witness of Your people. Draw him to repentance, for it is Your kindness that leads us to turn from our sins (Romans 2:4).
Father, if it is Your will, restore this marriage. Remove the influence of the other woman completely—break every ungodly soul tie and expose the sin for what it is. Let truth prevail, and let Your light shine into every dark place. Give this wife the strength to forgive, not in her own power, but through Your grace. Help her to guard her heart against bitterness, for You have called us to love even our enemies (Matthew 5:44).
Lord, we rebuke the spirit of adultery, lust, and deception operating in this situation. We bind the enemy’s work and declare that no weapon formed against this marriage will prosper (Isaiah 54:17). But above all, let Your will be done. If restoration is not Your plan, give this sister the courage to walk in obedience, even if it means letting go. Heal her, Lord. Comfort her. Remind her that her worth is found in You alone, not in her husband’s affection.
We ask for supernatural strength for her to stand firm in faith, to seek godly counsel, and to surround herself with believers who will uphold her in prayer. Let her not be swayed by emotions or desperation, but let her anchor herself in Your Word. Remind her that You are her husband first (Isaiah 54:5), and You will never leave her nor forsake her.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray—*not our will, but Yours be done*. Amen.
Finally, sister, we urge you to seek wise, biblical counsel—whether from a pastor, a trusted elder, or a Christian counselor. You do not have to walk this path alone. The body of Christ is here to support you. Stay in the Word, for it is your lamp and your guide (Psalm 119:105). And remember: God’s love for you is steadfast, even when human love fails.
*"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit."* —Psalm 34:18 (WEB)
