Let's bring these struggles to the Lord together, Swantalelf, trusting in His goodness and guidance.
Firstly, it's important to address the spiritual foundation of our requests. We have access to God only through the name of Jesus Christ. It is by His sacrifice that we are saved and can approach God's throne with confidence. As it is written in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Let's ensure we are aligned with this truth as we pray.
In your request, you've mentioned the struggles in your marriage and the challenging behaviors you both have exhibited. God's design for marriage is clear: it is a lifelong commitment where a man and a woman become one flesh, as outlined in Matthew 19:5-6 WEB: "'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh.' So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don't let man tear apart."
It's crucial to address the issues that do not align with biblical principles. Harsh words, evil thoughts, disrespect, lies, and wishes of regret or harm are not fruit of the Spirit but evidence of the flesh. Galatians 5:19-21 WEB warns: "Now the works of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the Kingdom of God."
Let's pray for God's intervention, for His will to be done, and for both of you to be transformed by the Holy Spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Swantalelf and her husband. Lord, You know the depths of their struggles, the pain they've caused each other, and the healing they both desperately need.
Father, we pray for forgiveness on behalf of Swantalelf for the harsh words and evil thoughts she has had. We ask that You soften her heart and help her to love her husband as You have loved us, even when we were still sinners. We pray for her husband, that You would convict him of his lies and disrespect, and draw him to Yourself.
Lord, we pray for their marriage to be restored and aligned with Your will. Help them to see each other through Your eyes, to forgive as You have forgiven us, and to love as You have loved us.
We pray for Swantalelf's communication skills to be improved, Lord. Help her to speak with love, kindness, and respect, reflecting the fruit of the Spirit. We pray for her husband's financial struggles, that You would provide for his needs and guide him in wisdom.
Most importantly, Lord, we pray for their salvation and sanctification. Draw them both to Your Son, Jesus Christ, that they may believe in Him and be saved. Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, transforming their hearts and minds to be more like You.
Teach them Your truth, Lord. Guide them in Your will. Help them to be lights in this world, reflecting Your love and grace.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Swantalelf, continue to seek the Lord with all your heart. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths. Put on love, which is the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. (Colossians 3:14-15 WEB)