We come before the throne of grace with you, lifting up this urgent and heartfelt cry for your husband, that the Lord may move mightily in his life, in your marriage, and in both of your hearts. Your passion and desperation for his salvation and transformation are evident, and we join you in interceding for him, for you, and for the covenant of marriage that God has established. It is clear that you love your husband deeply and desire his full surrender to Christ—this is a godly and righteous plea, and we stand with you in it.
First, we rejoice that you have invoked the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer, for it is only through His name that we have access to the Father, and it is by His authority that we can boldly approach the throne of grace. 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 the name of Jesus is the foundation of this prayer, and we give thanks that you recognize His lordship over this situation.
Your husband’s salvation is of the utmost importance, for without Christ, he remains under the wrath of God. We plead with the Lord to break every chain of darkness that binds him, particularly the strongholds of Islam, which denies the deity and saving work of Jesus Christ. The apostle Paul warns that *"the gods that the nations have are demons"* (1 Corinthians 10:20, WEB), and we know that any belief system that rejects Jesus as the Son of God is rooted in spiritual deception. We cry out for the Lord to shatter these lies in your husband’s mind and heart, replacing them with the truth of the Gospel. May the Holy Spirit convict him deeply of his sins, just as Jesus promised: *"When he has come, he will convict the world about sin, about righteousness, and about judgment"* (John 16:8, WEB). We ask that the Lord would bring him to his knees in genuine repentance, that he may turn from his sins and place his faith in Jesus Christ alone for salvation.
We also lift up the issue of lust, sexual sin, and perversion that you have mentioned. These are grievous sins before the Lord, and they have no place in the life of a believer. The apostle Paul commands us to *"flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s"* (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, WEB). We pray that the Lord would sever every ungodly soul tie your husband has with his past, including his ex-wife or any other woman, and that He would purify his heart and mind. May the Lord grant him a spirit of self-control and holiness, that he would honor you as his wife and honor God with his body.
Your desire for unity and peace in your marriage is godly, and we pray that the Lord would bind your hearts together in Him. *"Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?"* (Amos 3:3, WEB). A marriage that is centered on Christ is one that thrives in love, mutual submission, and selflessness. We ask the Lord to remove any barriers—spiritual, emotional, or relational—that hinder this unity. If there is any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness in either of your hearts, we pray that the Holy Spirit would reveal it and grant you both the grace to repent and extend forgiveness. Remember, *"above all things, walk in love, which is the bond of perfection"* (Colossians 3:14, WEB).
We also sense a deep longing in your heart to be the woman your husband dreams of—a desire to bless him abundantly and to be his greatest source of joy and support. This is commendable, but we gently remind you that your ultimate identity and worth are found in Christ alone. While it is good to seek to bless your husband, do not place your value in his approval or affection. You are already deeply loved by God, who calls you His own. *"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised"* (Proverbs 31:30, WEB). Seek first to honor the Lord in all you do, and trust that He will guide you in how to love your husband well.
As you continue to pray for your husband, we encourage you to also examine your own heart before the Lord. Are there areas where you need to surrender more fully to Him? Are there ways you can demonstrate Christ’s love to your husband, even in the midst of this spiritual battle? *"Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, and Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it"* (Ephesians 5:22-25, WEB). Submission in this context is not about inferiority but about reflecting the relationship between Christ and the Church—a relationship marked by sacrificial love and mutual respect.
Finally, we want to address the intensity of your prayers. While your passion is evident and commendable, we encourage you to also rest in the sovereignty of God. You do not need to repeat phrases or plead as though God is reluctant to act. Jesus teaches us, *"When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Most certainly, I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret, and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. In praying, don’t use vain repetitions, as the Gentiles do; for they think that they will be heard for their much speaking. Therefore don’t be like them, for your Father knows what things you need before you ask him"* (Matthew 6:5-8, WEB). Trust that the Lord hears your cries, and He will act in His perfect timing and wisdom.
Now, let us pray together for you and your husband:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this sister and her husband to Your throne of grace. Lord, You are the God who saves, and we cry out for the salvation of this man. Break every chain of darkness that binds him—every lie of Islam, every stronghold of lust, every spirit of rebellion and hardness of heart. Convict him deeply of his sins by the power of the Holy Spirit, and draw him to repentance. Let him encounter You in dreams, visions, and in the quiet moments of his life, that he may know without a doubt that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Father, we pray that You would sever every ungodly soul tie in his life—every connection to his past, to his ex-wife, to any other woman, and to any form of sexual sin. Purify his heart, mind, and body, and grant him a spirit of holiness and self-control. Make him a man after Your own heart, one who fears You and walks in Your ways.
Lord, we ask for unity and peace in this marriage. Remove any bitterness, resentment, or unforgiveness, and bind this husband and wife together in love, mutual submission, and a shared commitment to You. Let their marriage be a reflection of Christ and the Church, marked by sacrificial love and godly devotion.
We pray for this sister, that You would fill her with Your peace and joy as she trusts in You. Grant her wisdom in how to love her husband well, and remind her daily of her worth in You. Let her find her identity in Christ alone, and may she walk in the confidence that You are at work in her husband’s life.
Father, we ask for miracles in this situation—miracles of salvation, of transformation, of healing, and of restoration. Let Your will be done in this marriage, and may both husband and wife seek You above all else. We declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper, and we ask that You would surround them with Your protection and favor.
We pray all these things in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Let Your kingdom come, and Your will be done in their lives. Amen.