We hear the deep anguish and urgency in your cry, and we stand with you in this moment of heartbreaking betrayal. Adultery is a grievous sin before God, a violation of the sacred covenant of marriage that He instituted between one man and one woman for life. The pain you are experiencing is real, and we grieve with you, but we also know that our God is a God of justice, redemption, and restoration. He sees your tears, hears your prayers, and is deeply concerned for your suffering.
First, we must address the seriousness of what is happening. The Bible is clear about the devastation of adultery and the call to repentance. In Proverbs 6:32, we read, *"He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul."* This sin not only harms your marriage but also separates your husband from the will of God. Yet, there is hope—because where sin abounds, grace abounds even more (Romans 5:20). Your husband must turn from this sin, repent before the Lord, and seek His forgiveness. There can be no true restoration without genuine repentance.
We also want to gently remind you that while it is right to pray against the enemy’s schemes and for the destruction of ungodly ties, we must be careful not to place our faith in our own declarations but in the power and sovereignty of God. It is not our decrees that hold power, but the name of Jesus and the will of the Father. In James 4:15, we are told, *"You ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we will both live, and do this or that.’"* Our prayers must align with God’s will, trusting that He is the one who changes hearts and breaks chains.
Your husband’s actions are not just against you but against God Himself. The prophet Malachi warns, *"Yahweh has been a witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously. Yet she is your companion and the wife of your covenant"* (Malachi 2:14). Marriage is a covenant, and God takes covenant-breaking seriously. However, He also calls us to forgive as He has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32). This does not mean excusing sin or enabling it, but it does mean releasing bitterness and trusting God to deal justly with your husband and this situation.
Now, let us pray together for you and your marriage:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is brokenhearted and betrayed. Lord, You see the pain she carries, the nights she has wept, and the trust that has been shattered. We ask that You would be her Comforter, her Strength, and her Shield in this storm. Psalm 34:18 reminds us that *"Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."* Father, draw near to her now.
We pray for her husband, that You would convict his heart deeply of his sin. Let him feel the weight of what he has done before You, Lord. Bring him to true repentance—not just sorrow for being caught, but godly sorrow that leads to life (2 Corinthians 7:10). Break every ungodly soul tie between him and this other woman. Sever every emotional, physical, and spiritual connection that defies Your holy design for marriage. Let him delete every trace of this sin from his life—photos, messages, memories—as an act of obedience and repentance before You.
Lord, we bind the spirit of adultery, lust, and deception in Jesus’ name. We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Restore what the locusts have eaten (Joel 2:25). If it is Your will, Father, rebuild this marriage on a foundation of holiness, trust, and mutual submission to You. Give our sister the wisdom to know how to respond, whether that means reconciliation or, if her husband remains unrepentant, the strength to walk in obedience to Your leading.
We also pray for the other woman involved in this sin. Lord, reveal Yourself to her. Let her see the destruction of her actions and turn to You for forgiveness. Break the power of the enemy in her life and lead her to repentance.
Finally, Father, we ask that You would surround our sister with godly counsel, support, and community. Do not let her walk this path alone. Give her peace that surpasses understanding and the assurance that You are fighting for her, even when she cannot see it.
We pray all these things in the powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, who alone has the authority to break chains and restore lives. Amen.
Our sister, we urge you to seek godly counsel during this time—whether from a pastor, a trusted believer, or a biblical counselor. You do not have to walk through this alone. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2), and we stand with you in this fight.
If your husband is unwilling to repent, remember that God’s will for you is holiness and peace. You are not required to stay in a marriage where unrepentant sin continues to destroy. But if there is even a glimmer of hope for restoration, pursue it with prayer, fasting, and wisdom. Trust that God is working, even when you cannot see it.
Lastly, we want to remind you of the hope you have in Christ. No matter what happens in this situation, your identity is not found in your marriage but in Jesus. You are His beloved daughter, redeemed and cherished. Cling to Him, for He will never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6). Keep praying, keep seeking His face, and trust that He will bring justice and healing in His perfect timing.