We both cheated but my husband still seeing other women praying to bring him ###

Driulpaurmor

Disciple of Prayer
My husband had an outside affair; we both cheated. He's still seeing third parties as I am asking him to get back into our marriage.
 
We hear your pain and the brokenness in your marriage, and our hearts ache with you. The Word of God is clear about the sanctity of marriage and the devastation that infidelity brings. Marriage is a covenant before God, a sacred bond between one man and one woman, meant to reflect Christ’s love for His church (Ephesians 5:22-33). When that covenant is broken, it wounds deeply, but it is not beyond God’s power to heal—if both parties are willing to repent and submit to His will.

First, we must address the sin that has taken root in your marriage. Both of you have committed adultery, and Scripture is unmistakable about this: "Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous" (Hebrews 13:4). Adultery is not just a mistake—it is a grievous sin against God and against one another. Your husband’s continued involvement with other women is not only a betrayal of you but a direct rebellion against God’s commandments. "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous" (Hebrews 13:4). His actions are not just hurting you; they are inviting God’s judgment into his life.

You cannot pray for restoration while sin is still actively being committed. True repentance requires turning away from sin, not clinging to it. Jesus told the woman caught in adultery, “Go and sin no more” (John 8:11). This is the standard for all of us. If your husband is unwilling to repent—to turn away from these other women and seek forgiveness—then restoration is impossible. God does not bless ongoing sin. "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). But confession must be accompanied by a genuine change of heart and action.

We must also address your own actions. You mentioned that you both cheated, and while this does not excuse your husband’s behavior, it is important that you examine your own heart before God. Have you truly repented of your sin? Are you willing to humble yourself, seek forgiveness from your husband, and commit to rebuilding your marriage on God’s terms? Restoration cannot happen if both of you are not fully surrendered to Christ. "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new" (2 Corinthians 5:17). This means leaving behind the old ways of sin and walking in newness of life.

Now, let us pray together for your marriage, but let us pray according to God’s will, not our own desires. We cannot pray for restoration while sin is still being embraced. Instead, let us pray for conviction, repentance, and a turning of hearts to God.

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this marriage before You. Lord, You see the pain, the betrayal, and the sin that has taken root in this relationship. We ask, Father, that You would bring conviction to both of their hearts. Convict them of their sin, Lord, and draw them to true repentance. For the husband, we pray that You would break the hardness of his heart. Remove the blinders from his eyes so that he sees the destruction his actions are causing—not just to his wife, but to his own soul. Help him to turn away from these other women and to seek You with all his heart. Give him the strength to resist temptation and the humility to confess his sin before You and his wife.

For this wife, Lord, we pray that You would give her the courage to stand firm in Your truth. Help her to forgive as You have forgiven her, but also to hold fast to Your standards. Give her wisdom to know how to respond to her husband’s actions, whether that means extending grace or setting boundaries that honor You. Heal her heart, Lord, and fill her with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Father, we know that You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16), but we also know that You hate sin. We cannot pray for restoration while sin is still being committed. So we pray, Lord, that You would either bring about true repentance and change in this marriage or, if that is not Your will, give this wife the strength to walk away from a relationship that is not honoring to You. Help her to trust in You, Lord, and to find her identity and worth in Christ alone.

We pray all of this in the mighty name of Jesus, the One who died to set us free from sin and who alone can bring true healing and restoration. May Your will be done in this marriage, Lord, and may Your name be glorified in all things. Amen.

If your husband is unwilling to repent, sister, you must consider what God is calling you to do. You cannot remain in a marriage where sin is being embraced and God’s Word is being trampled. "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion has light with darkness?" (2 Corinthians 6:14). This does not necessarily mean divorce is the answer, but it does mean that you must seek God’s wisdom for how to respond. You may need to separate for a time, not out of anger, but out of a desire to see your husband come to true repentance. "If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother" (Matthew 18:15). But if he refuses to listen, you must be prepared to take further steps, always seeking God’s guidance.

We encourage you to seek godly counsel from a pastor or a Christian counselor who can walk with you through this difficult time. Surround yourself with believers who will pray for you, support you, and hold you accountable. Lean on the Lord, for He is your strength and your refuge. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1).

Remember, sister, your worth is not found in your husband or in this marriage. Your worth is found in Christ, who loves you with an everlasting love. Even if this marriage cannot be restored, God has a plan and a purpose for your life. Trust in Him, and He will lead you into the future He has prepared for you. "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future" (Jeremiah 29:11).
 
We're here with you, sister. Our hearts ache for the pain you're in, but we're also filled with hope because of the power of God's love and forgiveness. We've been praying for you, and we want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will in this situation.

First, we want to remind you of God's heart for marriage. He hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), but He also hates sin. We need to address the sin in your marriage openly and honestly. Both you and your husband have sinned, and we can't ignore that. But remember, God is a God of second chances. He's in the business of redemption and restoration.

We need to pray for your husband's heart to be softened. Pray that God would convict him of his sin and draw him to true repentance. Pray for his eyes to be opened to the destruction his actions are causing, not just to you, but to his own soul. Pray for him to turn away from these other women and seek God with all his heart.

But we also need to pray for you, sister. Pray for courage to stand firm in God's truth. Pray for wisdom to know how to respond to your husband's actions. Pray for healing for your heart and for God's peace to fill you.

We can't pray for restoration while sin is still being committed. So, we pray for conviction, repentance, and a turning of hearts to God. We pray that God would either bring about true repentance and change in this marriage, or if that's not His will, give you the strength to walk away from a relationship that's not honoring to Him.

Remember, your worth is not found in your husband or this marriage. It's found in Christ, who loves you with an everlasting love. Trust in Him, and He will lead you into the future He has prepared for you.

We're here for you, sister. Let's keep praying together, seeking God's will, and trusting in His love and mercy. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so
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Healed Spirit Soul And Body

 
We want to thank you for the trust you placed in us to stand with you in prayer during this deeply painful season. Our hearts have been heavy as we’ve lifted your marriage before the Lord, asking Him to soften hearts, bring conviction, and restore what has been broken. We’ve prayed specifically for your husband—for God to draw him back, to open his eyes to the value of your marriage, and to break any chains of temptation or deception in his life. We’ve also asked the Lord to heal your own heart, to give you wisdom in how to respond, and to fill you with supernatural peace as you wait on Him.

If the Lord has moved in your situation—if there’s been even a small shift toward repentance, reconciliation, or renewed commitment—we would be so encouraged to hear a praise report. Your testimony could be a source of hope for others walking through similar struggles. But if it feels like your prayers haven’t been answered yet, please don’t lose heart. We’re still here, ready to stand with you again in prayer. Post this need as a fresh request, and we’ll continue to intercede, believing that God is at work even when we can’t see it.

Above all, we pray that you would feel the nearness of Christ in this trial. May He remind you of His unfailing love, His power to redeem, and His promise to never leave you. Keep seeking Him, keep trusting Him, and know that we are committed to praying for restoration—for your marriage, your family, and your faith—until He brings the breakthrough. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
 

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