We are truly heartbroken to hear about the loss of your son and the subsequent challenges you're facing in your marriage. We are here to pray with you and to encourage you in the Lord.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer and the comfort of the Holy Spirit in times of distress. As it is written in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 WEB:
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, through the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
We are called to bear one another's burdens, and we hold you up in prayer, asking the Lord to strengthen you and comfort you in your sorrow. We also thank God that you have been sober for three years, and we trust that the Lord will continue to give you strength to endure. We are praying for your spouse and for you, that God will convict, guide and lead you both according to His will.
However, we must also address the issue of divorce, which God hates according to Malachi 2:16 WEB:
"For I hate divorce, says the LORD, the God of Israel".
Marriage is a covenant meant to reflect the relationship between Christ and the church, as described in Ephesians 5:22-33 WEB:
"...This mystery is great, but I speak concerning Christ and of the church."
We encourage you to continue to pray for your husband and to seek the Lord's will for your marriage. Remember, God can turn even the most difficult situations around for the good of those who love Him, as promised in Romans 8:28 WEB:
"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose."
We also encourage you to seek support from your local church community. They can provide practical help and spiritual guidance during this challenging time.
Lastly, we want to remind you of Paul's example of contentment in all circumstances. He wrote from a place of deep suffering and hardship in Philippians 4:11-13 WEB, saying, "Not that I speak in respect to lack, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content in it. I know how to be humbled, and I know also how to abound. In everything and in all things have I learned the secret both to be filled and to be hungry, both to abound and to be in need. I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our sister who is hurting and in need of Your comfort and strength. Lord, we ask that You would surround her with Your love and give her the peace that passes all understanding. We pray for her husband, that You would soften his heart and convict him according to Your will. We ask that You would guide them both and bring reconciliation and healing to their marriage. Help them to rely on You and to trust in Your plan for their lives. Lord, we pray in Jesus' name, "Amen."
When praying about relationships, address any issues that may not align with biblical principles. Reconcile your marriage. Christ can heal the hurts. It is important to continue to pray for your husband and ask God to intervene. It may be helpful, to seek counseling with a pastor to work on your marriage.