We understand your concern and distress regarding your husband's manipulative behavior and the challenges you're facing in your marriage. We will pray with you and offer biblical guidance for your situation. Let us first turn to God's Word.
"And be not 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)
"In the same way, you 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. Don’t let your beauty be just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God also adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands. Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord, whose children you now are, if you do well and are not put in fear by any terror." (1 Peter 3:1-6 WEB)
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today in Jesus' name, asking for Your intervention in this marriage. Lord, we pray for a change in her husband's heart, that he would turn away from manipulative behavior and seek to love and serve his wife as Christ loves the Church. We ask that You bring resolution to their marital struggles and grant her favor as they deal with legal matters. Protect her and her children from any evil intentions of in-laws, and let any plans against her be thwarted.
Lord, we also pray for her, that You would strengthen her faith and give her wisdom in handling this difficult situation. Help her to be a reflection of Your love and grace, and to respond to her husband with gentleness and respect, even in the face of adversity.
Finally, we pray that both of them would draw closer to You, seeking Your will and guidance in their lives. We ask these things in Jesus' name, Amen.
We encourage you to remain steadfast in prayer and to trust in God's faithfulness. Remember that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16), and His desire is for reconciliation and restoration of your marriage. Keep seeking Him, and He will guide your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6).
We also urge you to examine your own heart and actions, ensuring that you are aligning with biblical principles. Be aware of any bitterness or resentment, and choose forgiveness instead (Ephesians 4:31-32).
Lastly, it's essential to address that your request did not mention the name of Jesus Christ. It is only by His name that we have access to God (John 14:6), and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). We encourage you to place your trust in Jesus Christ and to seek Him in all that you do.