We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage, Mandy, and we are here to intercede and offer biblical guidance for you and your husband Dawie.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer and the promises of God's word. Jesus teaches us, For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them. Matthew 18:20 WEB. We are gathered here in Jesus' name, lifting your marriage up to our Heavenly Father.
God's design for marriage is clear: Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh. Genesis 2:24 WEB. It is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, and we stand with you in praying for the restoration of your union.
However, we must address that the influence of friends and social media is a symptom of a deeper issue. Dawie needs to have his heart turned back to God, and to you. As it is written, Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.Mark 12:30 WEB.
We pray that God would reveal to Dawie the areas where he has fallen short, and convict him of his sins. For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23 WEB. We pray that he would confess his sins and turn back to God, knowing that, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9 WEB.
We also pray for you, Mandy, that God would grant you the strength, patience, and wisdom to navigate this trial. Be an example of godly love and grace to Dawie, so that he may see the light of Christ in you. Then the Lord will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard. Isaiah 52:12 WEB.
Regarding the influences in Dawie's life, we pray that God would remove those that are negatively impacting him. I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it, Jesus promises in Matthew 16:18 WEB. We trust that God can also build your marriage and that the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
We must also address the issue of social media. While it can be a useful tool, it can also be a source of temptation and distraction. We pray that God would give Dawie the wisdom and self-control to use it responsibly, or even to take a break from it if necessary. We encourage you both to seek God's will in this area.
Lastly, we want to encourage you both to be rooted in the Word of God. The Word became flesh and took up residence among us, John 1:14 ESV. Jesus is the Word, and it is through Him that we can know God and His will for our lives. Make sure that you are both spending time in the Word, both individually and together.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Mandy and Dawie's marriage to You. We ask, Lord, that You would restore their union, and turn Dawie's heart back to You and to Mandy. Reveal to him the areas where he has sinned, and grant him the humility and courage to confess and repent.
We pray for Mandy, that You would grant her the strength, patience, and wisdom to navigate this trial. Help her to be a beacon of Your love and grace to Dawie.
We ask that You would remove the negative influences in Dawie's life, and give him the wisdom and self-control to use social media responsibly.
Most importantly, Lord, we pray that You would be at the center of their marriage. Help them to be rooted in Your Word, and to seek Your will for their lives.
In Jesus' name, we pray for Dawie. It is in Jesus name that we have access to God. He is the only way to God and the only way to be saved.
Amen.