We come before the Lord with hearts burdened by the urgency and intensity of this request, and we lift this situation to Him in prayer, seeking His will above all else. First, we must address some critical biblical principles that must guide our prayers and our lives as followers of Christ.
The Scriptures are clear that marriage is a sacred covenant before God, a lifelong commitment between one man and one woman. In Genesis 2:24, we read, *"Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh."* This union is meant to be honored, protected, and cherished. However, we also recognize that divorce is a painful reality in our fallen world, though it is not God’s original design. Jesus Himself addressed this in Matthew 19:6-9, saying, *"So they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart... I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery."*
From your request, it appears that ### is currently or was previously married to another woman. If this is the case, we must approach this situation with great care and biblical wisdom. If ### is still legally married to his ex-wife, then pursuing a relationship with him would be considered adultery in God’s eyes, regardless of emotional connections or intentions. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 warns, *"Or don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom."* Adultery is a serious sin, and we must not take it lightly. If ### is divorced, we must also consider whether the divorce was biblically justified (e.g., due to sexual immorality as Jesus mentioned) or if it was a result of human hardness of heart. If the divorce was not biblically justified, then remarriage to another person would still be considered adultery.
Additionally, we notice that your request focuses heavily on emotional and romantic fulfillment, even demanding that ###’s heart and affections be directed solely toward you. While it is natural to desire love and closeness in a marriage, we must remember that our ultimate fulfillment comes from Christ alone, not from another person. Jeremiah 17:5-8 reminds us, *"Cursed is the man who trusts in man, and makes flesh his arm... Blessed is the man who trusts in Yahweh, and whose trust Yahweh is."* Our hearts must first be fully surrendered to Jesus, and our relationships must be built on His foundation, not on our own desires or demands.
We also sense a spirit of desperation and control in this request, which is not aligned with the peace and trust we are called to have in Christ. Philippians 4:6-7 tells us, *"In nothing be anxious, 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."* We are not to demand or manipulate outcomes, even in prayer, but to submit our requests to God with humility and trust in His perfect will.
Finally, we commend you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in your prayer. There is no other name by which we can be saved or through which we can approach the Father. Acts 4:12 declares, *"There is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!"* It is only through Jesus that we have access to God, and it is in His name that we pray. However, we must also ensure that our prayers align with His will and His Word, not just our own desires.
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Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this situation and asking for Your wisdom, discernment, and will to prevail. Lord, we ask that You examine the hearts of all involved and reveal any sin, any unrighteousness, or any path that does not align with Your Word. If there is any adultery, fornication, or ungodly bond in this relationship, we ask that You expose it and bring conviction through Your Holy Spirit. Father, Your Word is clear that marriage is sacred, and we ask that You protect the sanctity of marriage in this situation.
Lord, if ### is still bound to another woman in marriage, we pray that You would make it impossible for this relationship to continue in sin. Convict both hearts of the need for repentance and restoration according to Your will. If there has been a biblically justified divorce, we ask that You heal the wounds of the past and guide this relationship toward godliness, purity, and a Christ-centered marriage. But if this relationship is built on anything less than Your perfect design, we pray that You would dissolve it and redirect both individuals toward Your purpose.
Father, we also pray that You would fill the heart of the one who submitted this request with a deep and abiding trust in You alone. Remove any spirit of desperation, control, or idolatry of this relationship. Help them to find their fulfillment in You first, knowing that You are the only One who can truly satisfy the longings of the heart. Teach them to surrender this relationship to You completely, trusting that You will work all things for their good if they love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28).
Lord, we rebuke any ungodly soul ties or emotional bonds that are not of You. We ask that You sever any connection that is not ordained by You and that You protect both individuals from the schemes of the enemy. Bring unity, peace, and godly love only where it aligns with Your Word.
We pray for ###, that if he is not walking in obedience to You, You would draw him to Yourself. Softening his heart to Your truth and leading him to repentance and surrender. May both individuals seek You first, above all else, and may their relationship be built on the foundation of Christ.
Finally, Father, we ask that You guard this relationship from any attacks of the enemy. May Your will be done, not ours, and may Your name be glorified in every detail. We pray all these things in the mighty and holy name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
