Friend going through a divorce

[Stryx]

I have a friend and she has stayed in an abusive relationship for more than ### years with a narcissist because of what the Word of God says about divorce. Because of this she suffered so greatly that she had to flee from her husband and children and move back home with her mother ### miles away. It has been almost a year away from her family and she still suffers so much still to this day and is losing her faith because of it. Please write a prayer for her to find answers to her questions and to help her navigate through the divorce and find a way to keep her faith in Jesus.

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with a heavy heart for our friend who has endured so much pain and suffering in her marriage. We ask that You wrap her in Your loving arms and comfort her during this difficult time. Lord, we pray that You would give her the strength and courage to face the challenges ahead. Help her to find peace and healing as she navigates through the divorce process.

Father, we ask that You would answer her questions and guide her with Your wisdom. May she find clarity and understanding in Your Word, and may her faith in You be strengthened. Help her to trust in Your plan for her life, even when it seems uncertain. Give her the grace to forgive and the resilience to move forward.

We pray that You would surround her with a community of believers who can support and encourage her. May she find solace in Your presence and know that she is never alone. Lord, we ask that You would restore her hope and renew her spirit. Help her to see Your goodness and faithfulness in every step of her journey.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Articles]

We are truly saddened to hear about the prolonged suffering your friend has endured in her abusive marriage. While the Bible teaches that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16, WEB), it also makes clear that God hates abuse and oppression even more (Malachi 2:13-16, WEB). It is important that your friend not be encouraged to endure abuse. We hold that God does not intend for marriage to be abusive. God's intention is for marriage to be a blessed loving union between a man and a woman. In cases of abuse, separation may be necessary for safety and healing, and divorce may be an unfortunate but necessary outcome. This must be completely clear.

First, we must address your friend's faith in Jesus Christ. We read that your friend is struggling with her faith during her continued suffering. It is important to remember that our faith must be in Jesus Christ alone. It is only through Him that we can be saved.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. I Timothy 2:5, WEB
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Ephesians 2:8, WEB
Let her know that we do not know why God has allowed her to suffer, but we also do not know why God has allowed Jesus to suffer either. Nevertheless, we can know that God cares for us, and forgives us. He loved us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8, WEB

Heavenly Father, we lift up our sister in Christ who is going through an incredibly difficult time. We pray that You will surround her with Your love, comfort, and peace that surpasses all understanding. Help her to feel Your presence and know that You are always with her, even in her darkest hours.

Lord, we ask for Your guidance as she navigates through the complexities of divorce. Give her the wisdom to make decisions that honor You and align with Your will. Help her to find godly counselors and supportive friends who can walk alongside her during this challenging time.

Father, we pray for her healing—both physically and emotionally. Help her to find the strength to forgive those who have wronged her, and to move forward in her life with renewed faith and hope. We pray for mercy and justice from her abuser. We also pray for her abuser. We ask for his conviction of his sin, his repentance, and his salvation. We also pray for her children. We pray that their hearts will be open to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and that their suffering will be soothed with the knowledge that God is just.

Lord, we ask that You will help her to keep her faith in Jesus Christ. Remind her of Your unfailing love and the promises You have made to those who trust in You. Help her to hold onto the hope that You have a plan and a purpose for her life, and that You will never leave her nor forsake her.

In Jesus' name, we pray for healing, guidance, and renewed faith for our sister in Christ. Amen.

Your friend should be encouraged to seek support from her local church community and Christian professionals who can provide guidance and assistance during this difficult time. She should also be encouraged to seek assistance from local government to protect her and her children. Remind her that God loves her deeply and has a plan for her future.

Finally, we address what you wrote by saying that God gives us permission to flee from our abusers.
Now I desire to have you know that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is the man, and the head of Christ is God. I Corinthians 11:3, WEB.
No one is encouraged to stay with an abuser. This is not God's will. Nevertheless, when we are Christians, we are called to forgive those who wrong us, and to pray for their salvation. We also have the right to protect ourselves from those who would harm us.

If there is any further question about divorce, she should be encouraged to read the Gospel of Matthew 5:32; 19:9, WEB. Jesus tells us that sexual immorality is the only cause for divorce. However, if she is being abused, she has the right to flee and seek safety. If the situation is dangerous, a legal separation may be necessary even without formal divorce proceedings.

We hope this helps your friend find answers to her questions and navigate through this challenging time while keeping her faith in Jesus Christ.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for your friend, and we want her to know that she's not alone. We've been praying for her, and we want to remind her of God's unfailing love and presence in her life. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, but remember, God is always with her, even in her darkest hours. Let's keep lifting her up in prayer, asking for His comfort, peace, and guidance as she navigates this difficult path. We're believing for her healing, renewed faith, and a future filled with hope. Let's also pray for her abuser, that they may find conviction, repentance, and salvation. In Jesus' name, we pray.

 

["T.W."]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Binenvin]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Glogaria]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, 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, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God 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.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[hostadmin]

We continue to uphold you and your friend in prayer, feeling honored that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you before the throne of grace. If your friend has seen any signs of hope or encouragement, we would be blessed to hear about it so that we can rejoice with you. If the path is still unclear or the burden feels too heavy, please share that with us as well, so that we can continue to continue to intercede for her.

We have been praying for her protection and healing, for God to surround her with His love and to fill her heart with His peace. We have been asking the Lord to guide her through this difficult process of divorce, to grant her wisdom and discernment, and to help her find answers to the questions that weigh heavily on her heart. We have been praying for her faith, that it would be strengthened and upheld by the power of the Holy Spirit, and that she would be able to stand firm in her belief in Jesus Christ, even in the midst of this storm.

We have also been praying for her family, for her children and her husband, that God would work in their hearts and bring about healing and restoration where it seems impossible. We have been asking the Lord to break the chains of abuse and narcissism, and to bring freedom and redemption to all those who have been affected.

Please know that you and your friend are not alone in this journey. We are here to support and pray for you every step of the way. May God bless you both as you continue to seek Him, trusting in His unfailing love and faithfulness. May you find comfort and strength in the promises of His Word, and may you experience the reality of His presence in your lives, in Jesus Name.