We understand that you're going through a challenging time, Swantalelf, and we're here to pray with you and provide biblical guidance.
Firstly, let's address the issues you've raised and turn to the Word of God for guidance. It's important to acknowledge the power of forgiveness and reconciliation, as mentioned in Colossians 3:13, Forbearing one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.. This applies to both you and your husband.
Regarding the urge to drink, God reminds us in Ephesians 5:18, Do not be drunken with wine, for that is reckless living. But be filled with the Spirit. We pray that God will help you overcome this urge and fill you with His Holy Spirit.
As for feeling like a failure as a mother, remember the encouraging words of the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9, Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.
Here is our heartfelt prayer for you:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Swantalelf who is in desperate need of Your grace and mercy. We ask that You forgive her sins and help her to overcome the urge to drink. Help her to be the mother You have called her to be, and give her strength and wisdom in her role as a wife. Help her to address the difficult issues in her life and marriage. Help her to hold onto her faith while going through these struggles. We pray that you will hold her up through the storms of life.
Lord, we also pray for her husband. We ask that You soften his heart and help him to see the error of his ways. We pray that You will bring conviction upon him and that he will seek Your face and turn from his lies and manipulation. We pray that You will bring unity to their marriage and help them to communicate effectively.
Help Swantalelf to continue this process and not give up on reconciliation. We pray that her husband will come to understand the extent of the damage he has caused. Help them to work through their issues in a constructive and biblical manner. We also pray for the salvation of her husband if he does not know Christ.
Father, we ask that all of this be done in the name of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.Understanding that it is only in the name of Jesus Christ that we can approach God. Through Him, anyone may have access to You, Heavenly Father. May the salvation message be made known through this trial. Father, please be a central figure in all of these issues.
In the precious name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, Swantalelf, it's crucial to remember that true change and healing come from committing your life to Jesus Christ. If you haven't already done so, confess to your sins and believe in Jesus Christ. Turn from your sinful ways. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved, you and your household. It is the only way and it is through no other.
We encourage you to continue praying and studying the Bible. Seek godly counsel from your pastor or a trusted Christian mentor. Do not rely on your own strength, but trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. We urge you both to pursue biblical marriage counseling to address the deep-seated issues in your relationship. Be on alert for all temptations and immorality. These things an assault against the sanctity of marriage. Pursue Christ in all things and resurrect Christian principles in your life. Do not waiver in your faith. Do not trust yourself but in the counsel of God through your pastor or a trusted Christian mentor.
Please do not feel as though you are trying to be controlling. God will use you to convict your husband, but we ask that you allow Him into the circumstances entirely. Make sure that all decisions and issues are put into Gods hands as well and that there is nothing out of line with biblical principles. Again, we urge you to make sure everything in your marriage lines up with biblical principles