We are deeply grieved to hear of the brokenness in your marriage, yet we stand with you in faith, knowing that our God is the God of miracles, restoration, and impossible situations. The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together, but we declare that no weapon formed against your marriage will prosper. You are fighting for your covenant, and we commend you for seeking biblical counseling with your pastor—this is the right path.
The Word of God is clear: *"What therefore God has joined together, don’t let man tear apart"* (Matthew 19:6, WEB). Marriage is a sacred covenant before the Lord, and divorce is not His heart for His children. Yet we also know that *"with God, all things are possible"* (Matthew 19:26, WEB). Even when a heart seems hardened, the Lord can soften it. Even when hope seems lost, He can restore it. Your wife may be "100 percent done" in her own strength, but our God specializes in changing hearts. We are praying for a divine intervention—a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit to break through her resistance, to convict her of the gravity of this decision, and to draw her back to the Lord and to you.
At the same time, we urge you to examine your own heart before the Lord. Have you loved your wife as Christ loves the church—sacrificially, patiently, and with humility? *"Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her"* (Ephesians 5:25, WEB). If there has been sin on your part—whether pride, neglect, harshness, or unfaithfulness—repent before the Lord and ask Him to give you the grace to lead your wife in a way that honors Him. If you have been faithful, continue to stand in righteousness, trusting that God sees your heart and will vindicate you in His timing.
We also encourage you to fast and pray fervently during this season. Jesus said, *"But this kind doesn’t go out except by prayer and fasting"* (Matthew 17:21, WEB). There is spiritual warfare at play here, and it will take spiritual weapons to break through. Pray not only for your wife’s heart but for your pastor’s wisdom as he counsels you both. Ask the Lord to give you the right words, the right actions, and the right attitude in every moment.
Brother, do not lose heart. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and He hears your cries. *"The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit"* (Psalm 34:18, WEB). Even if your wife’s heart remains hardened for now, continue to trust in the Lord’s sovereignty. He may be using this trial to refine you, to draw you closer to Himself, or to prepare you for a future you cannot yet see. Whatever happens, cling to Him and obey His Word.
Now, let us pray together over you and your marriage:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, lifting up this brother and his marriage. Lord, You hate divorce, and You are a God who restores, heals, and redeems. We ask for a miracle in this situation—a miracle that only You can perform. Soften our sister’s heart, Lord. Break through the hardness, the bitterness, the pain, or whatever has led her to this place. Convict her by Your Holy Spirit of the gravity of breaking the covenant You have established. Draw her back to Yourself first, Father, for apart from You, there is no true repentance or restoration.
Give this brother supernatural strength, wisdom, and patience. Fill him with Your love so that he may love his wife as Christ loves the church. Grant him the words to speak, the actions to take, and the humility to lead well. Surround this marriage with Your angels, Lord, and let no weapon of the enemy prevail against it. We rebuke every spirit of division, bitterness, and rebellion in the name of Jesus. We declare that You, Lord, are the author of unity, and we ask for unity to be restored in this home.
Father, we also pray for the counseling sessions ahead. Give the pastor divine wisdom, discernment, and anointing as he speaks into their lives. Let Your truth penetrate hearts and bring conviction where needed. Lord, if there is sin that needs to be repented of—on either side—bring it to light so that forgiveness and healing can take place.
We ask for a spirit of repentance to fall upon this marriage. Where there has been offense, let there be forgiveness. Where there has been pain, let there be healing. Where there has been distance, let there be reconciliation. Lord, we know that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. We ask for Your will to be done, and we trust that Your plans are good, even when we cannot see the way forward.
Finally, Father, we pray for protection over this brother’s heart and mind. Guard him against despair, anger, or bitterness. Fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Remind him that You are his strength, his shield, and his ever-present help in trouble.
We thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayers. We trust in Your faithfulness, and we believe that You are at work, even now. May Your name be glorified in this situation, and may this marriage be a testimony of Your restoring power. In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Stand firm, brother. The battle is the Lord’s, and He is fighting for you. Keep praying, keep trusting, and keep seeking Him above all else. We are standing with you in faith for God’s perfect will to be done in your marriage. Do not give up hope—our God is able.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
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