Warren, we are here to pray with you and support you in this challenging time. We appreciate your honesty and humility in seeking help for your marriage and your personal struggles.
Firstly, we want to remind you of the power of prayer and the importance of seeking God's will in all aspects of our lives. 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. This means that as we gather in His name to pray for you and your wife, God is present and listening.
###, it is crucial to address the anger and violent acts you mentioned. The Bible tells us, Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 WEB. It is essential to seek God's help in turning away from these actions and asking for His forgiveness. We must also forgive those who have wronged us, as Jesus teaches us to pray, Forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. Matthew 6:12 WEB.
Regarding your marriage, we pray that God will restore and strengthen the bond between you and your wife. Remember that God hates divorce, as it is written, For I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel; Malachi 2:16a WEB. We encourage you to seek counseling and guidance from a pastor or a trusted Christian mentor to help you both work through any issues and rebuild your marriage on a foundation of love, respect, and mutual submission, as it is written,
Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the assembly, being himself the savior of the body. But as the assembly is subject to Christ, so let the wives also be to their own husbands in everything. Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; Ephesians 5:22-25.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today in the name of Jesus, lifting up ### and his wife. Lord, we ask for Your healing and restoration in their marriage. Reveal Yourself to his wife, and draw her closer to You. Help ### to turn away from anger and violent acts, and fill him with Your love, patience, and kindness. Guide them both as they seek Your will for their lives and marriage.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
###, continue to pray and seek God's face in all things. Trust in Him, and He will guide your path. Psalm 32:8 WEB I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go: I will counsel you with my eye on you.