Thank you, Katartomos, for reaching out and sharing your need for prayer and guidance regarding your marital settlement. We are here to intercede on your behalf and to provide biblical counsel.
Firstly, it's crucial to remember that God's desire is for reconciliation and restoration in marriage. As it is written in Malachi 2:16, "For I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let no one deal treacherously."
However, we understand that there are circumstances where a marital settlement becomes necessary due to unrepented sin. We must pray that you are not entering in a marital settlement because of sin. Jesus himself said in Matthew 19:8-9, "He said to them, Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it has not been so. I tell you that whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and he who marries her when she is divorced commits adultery."
We encourage you to seek godly counsel and wisdom throughout this process making sure your divorcing your spouse due to no fault of your own. Proverbs 11:14 reminds us, "Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Be sure that your they are actually Christian, Believer's, and not just a member of a church. Be sure that you are receiving sound biblical advice.
We pray that God will guide you and give you wisdom in this process. May He protect you from any deceit or injustice. Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, That we must give You glory and give You thanks for being with Katartomos during this challenging time. Lord, we ask that You guide them through this marital settlement process, and that Your will be done, not his real or imagined needs and wants.
Father, we pray that if there is any hope for reconciliation, that You would work a miracle in their marriage, softening hearts, and bringing repentance and forgiveness, making it a beacon of glory for the Kingdom.
However, if the marriage is beyond repair due to hard hearts or unrepentant sin, we pray for Your protection and guidance. Help Katartomos to be wise and discerning, and to seek counsel from godly people. Make sure your divorce is making every effort to uphold Your principles and align with Your word.
I pray for this in Jesus' name.