Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up our brother and his wife who have been together for 24 years. Lord, You know the pain and heartache that has been revealed in their marriage since the discovery of a hidden past. We ask for Your divine intervention and healing in their relationship.
Father, Your Word says in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We pray that You draw near to our brother, comforting him in his pain and bringing peace to his troubled heart. Help him to understand and process the hurt he feels, and grant him the strength to forgive as You have forgiven us.
Lord, we also lift up his wife to You. We ask that You work in her heart, bringing repentance, honesty, and a renewed commitment to their marriage. May Your Holy Spirit guide them both towards reconciliation and restoration.
In Ephesians 4:32, You instruct us to "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." Help them to embody this scripture in their marriage, showing grace and love to one another despite the pain.
We pray for their marriage to be renewed and strengthened, that they may once again find joy and unity as best friends and lovers. Lord, let Your peace, which transcends all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus .
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.