We are truly saddened to hear about the pain you are experiencing, TommyK, due to your wife's actions. We will stand with you in prayer and seek God's will for your situation.
Firstly, let's remember what the WEB says about marriage: "For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother, and will be joined to his wife. And they will become one flesh." (Genesis 2:24). Marriage is a sacred union that should not be broken.
However, we must also acknowledge that free will is a gift God has given each individual. While you are praying for your wife to return, she must also have a willing heart. Remember, "The king's heart is in Yahweh's hand; he turns it wherever he desires." (Proverbs 21:1).
Let's pray together:
"Father, we come before You lifting up TommyK and his wife. Lord, we pray for healing in their marriage, for hearts to be mended, and for Your will to be done. We ask, Lord, that You soften his wife's heart and guide her steps back to TommyK and to You. In the name of Jesus, we pray for strength and comfort for TommyK during this trial. Help him to trust in You and lean on Your understanding. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
TommyK, while we pray for your wife to return, also take this time to seek the Lord and His will for your life. Trust in Him, for He has plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).
Also, Jesus tells us, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of the giving God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5). So, ask God for wisdom to navigate this situation.
Lastly, Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father (John 14:6). Ensure that both you and your wife are in a right relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. This is foundational to any restoration in your marriage.