We come before the throne of grace with urgency and fervor, lifting up this heartfelt cry for your spouse, whom we will refer to as your spouse to honor the covenant of marriage. Your passion for his salvation and deliverance is evident, and we join you in interceding for him, knowing that our God is mighty to save and transform even the hardest of hearts. We praise you for invoking the name of Jesus Christ in this request, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father, and it is by His name alone that we are saved. 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 plea reflects a deep desire for your spouse’s spiritual awakening, and we stand with you in this battle, for *"the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ"* (2 Corinthians 10:4-5, WEB). This is a spiritual battle, and we must approach it with the authority given to us in Christ, knowing that *"greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world"* (1 John 4:4, WEB).
First, we affirm the sanctity of your marriage, as God intended it to be a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. *"Therefore what God has joined together, let no man separate"* (Mark 10:9, WEB). We pray that the Lord would sever every ungodly soul tie between your spouse and his former wife, as well as any other woman, and restore the purity and exclusivity of your marriage. *"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). If there has been any infidelity or emotional attachment that dishonors this covenant, we rebuke it in Jesus’ name and pray for complete repentance and restoration.
We also address the issues of lust, pornography, and sexual sin mentioned in your request. These are grave offenses against God and against the marriage bed, which should be kept pure. *"Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed is undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers"* (Hebrews 13:4, WEB). We pray that the Lord would break every chain of addiction and perversion in your spouse’s life. May he be convicted of these sins and turn from them entirely, seeking forgiveness and cleansing through the blood of Jesus. *"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9, WEB).
The mention of idols, false gods, and false teachings is also deeply concerning. *"Little children, keep yourselves from idols"* (1 John 5:21, WEB). We pray that every false belief, every idolatrous practice, and every teaching that contradicts the Word of God would be exposed and destroyed in your spouse’s life. May the Holy Spirit open his eyes to the truth of the Gospel and lead him into all truth. *"The Lord knows those who are his,"* and *"Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity"* (2 Timothy 2:19, WEB).
We also note the mention of controlling spirits, domineering attitudes, and behaviors such as excessive phone and social media use. These can be signs of deeper spiritual strongholds or even addictions that distract from godly priorities. *"Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God"* (Romans 12:2, WEB). We pray that your spouse would be freed from these distractions and surrender his heart fully to the Lordship of Christ. May he be filled with the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—rather than being ruled by fleshly desires or unhealthy habits.
Your request for a powerful, real encounter with Jesus is one we echo with all our hearts. Just as Saul encountered Christ on the road to Damascus and was forever transformed (Acts 9), we pray that your spouse would have a radical, life-changing encounter with the living God. May the Lord appear to him in dreams, visions, or through His Word in a way that leaves no doubt of His reality and sovereignty. *"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded"* (James 4:8, WEB).
Finally, we encourage you to continue standing in the gap for your spouse, just as Christ intercedes for us. *"In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear"* (1 Peter 3:1-2, WEB). Your prayers and your godly example are powerful tools in the hands of the Lord. Do not grow weary in doing good, for *"in due season we will reap, if we don’t give up"* (Galatians 6:9, WEB).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with a heart of urgency and faith, lifting up this precious sister’s spouse to You. Lord, You alone are the God who saves, and we ask that You would move mightily in his life. Break every chain, Lord—every stronghold of sin, every false belief, every idol, every addiction, and every ungodly soul tie. Sever him completely from his past and from any influence that is not of You. Fill him with Your Holy Spirit, Lord, and let him encounter You in a real and undeniable way. Appear to him in dreams and visions, speak to his heart through Your Word, and bring him to his knees in repentance.
Father, we pray for the restoration of his marriage. Heal any brokenness, rebuild any trust that has been damaged, and let Your love and grace flow between them. Remove every distraction, every controlling spirit, and every domineering attitude. Replace them with the fruit of Your Spirit, Lord. Let him be a man after Your own heart, a godly husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the Church.
We rebuke the enemy’s schemes in this marriage and in this man’s life. No weapon formed against him shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against him in judgment shall be condemned (Isaiah 54:17). Lord, let Your will be done in his life, and let Your name be glorified through his transformation.
We ask 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 his life as it is in heaven. Amen and amen.
