We understand your longing to move back to Portland, Oregon, and we want to lift up your situation in prayer, seeking God's will together. Let's remember that God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives, and He orders our steps according to His wisdom. As it is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB), "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."
Firstly, let's address the concern you have about your husband's reluctance to move. It's important to respect his perspective and pray that God would unite your hearts and minds in this decision. In Philippians 2:2 (WEB), we read, "Make my joy full by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind." We pray that God would guide both of you to be of one mind concerning this decision.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister and her husband. We ask that You would guide them in their decision about moving to Portland, Oregon. Lord, we pray that You would soften her husband's heart if it is indeed Your will for them to move. Give them both wisdom, understanding, and unity in this decision.
We also pray for healing in every area of their lives. Lord, You are the Great Physician, and there is no sickness or pain that You cannot heal. We ask for Your healing touch upon our sister, her husband, and her sisters. Restore them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Lord, we also note that our sister did not mention the name of Jesus Christ in her request. We want to remind her that it is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12 (WEB), "There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!" We pray that our sister would put her trust in Jesus Christ for her salvation and for every aspect of her life.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we encourage you to continue communicating openly with your husband about your desire to move. Seek the Lord together, and trust that He will guide your steps according to His perfect will. God bless you both.