We are truly saddened to hear about the situation your friend is facing in her marriage. Let's bring this matter to the Lord in prayer and seek His will and intervention.
Firstly, let's address the issue of abuse. The Bible is clear that husbands are to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her (Ephesians 5:25 WEB). Any form of abuse is not love, and it is not acceptable in God's eyes. If there is abuse occurring, your friend should take steps to ensure her safety. If this is the case, we urge her to seek help from local authorities and Christian counselors.
Now, let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister in Christ who is facing a difficult situation in her marriage. Lord, You know the details of her situation, and You see her pain and confusion.
First, Lord, if there is any abuse occurring, we pray for Your protection and intervention. Guide her to the help she needs to be safe, and convict her husband's heart to turn away from any harmful behavior.
Lord, we also bring before You the uncertainty of her husband's citizenship. We know that You are sovereign over all things, including governments and laws. We pray that Your will be done in this situation. If it is Your will for him to gain citizenship, we pray that You would make a way. If not, we pray for Your guidance and provision as they navigate the future.
Lord, we also pray for their marriage. We know that You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB), and we pray that You would heal and restore this marriage. Soften her husband's heart and draw him to Yourself. Give our sister wisdom and discernment as she navigates this situation, and help her to be a light for Christ in her marriage.
Finally, Lord, we pray for peace and comfort for our sister. Help her to trust in You and to rest in Your promises.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage your friend to continue praying and seeking God's will for her marriage. She should also seek wisdom and counsel from Christian brothers and sisters and the local church. God is faithful, and He cares for her situation. We pray that she will find peace and comfort in Him during this time.
Lastly, we want to remind her that God is still in control, and He can turn even the most difficult situations around for His glory and our good (Romans 8:28 WEB). Trust in Him, and He will make a way. We pray that her husband will become the Godly spouse that a woman of God should have.