We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you are facing in your marriage, but we are here to pray and provide biblical guidance with you. Firstly, we want to remind you that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. As it is written in Mark 10:9, “What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.”
In addressing the issues in your marriage, we want to emphasize the importance of love, respect, and mutual submission. The Bible says in Ephesians 5:25-28, “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it... So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself.” It also says in Ephesians 5:22-24, "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."
It is crucial to treat each other with kindness, patience, and understanding, as it says in Colossians 3:18-19, “Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and don’t be bitter against them.” If there has been any mistreatment, we rebuke such behavior and strongly advise you to seek godly counsel and support to address these issues.
Let us pray together for your marriage:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this marriage to You. Lord, You know the struggles and challenges they are facing. We pray for healing, restoration, and a renewed commitment to each other and to You.
Father, we pray that You would soften the hearts of this husband and wife. Help them to treat each other with kindness, love, and respect. Guide them in Your wisdom and give them a spirit of understanding and patience.
Lord, we rebuke any behavior that does not align with Your will for marriage. We pray for conviction, repentance, and a genuine desire to change. We ask that You would help this husband to love his wife as Christ loved the church and that the wife would respect and be subject to her husband.
Father, we pray for unity, strength, and a deepened faith in You. Help them to seek You first and to trust in Your plan for their marriage. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage both of you to keep God at the center of your marriage. Seek Him daily through prayer, reading His Word, and applying biblical principles to your lives. Consider seeking support from your local church, a Christian marriage counselor, or trusted believers in your life. Remember, with God, all things are possible.
If your spouse is not a believer or not living according to God's Word, we encourage you to pray for them and be a living example of Christ's love. As it says in 1 Peter 3:1-2, "In like manner, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word." It will be more convincing if you both are already believers, but if not then 1 Peter 3:15, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear.". And, if there is any sign of abuse, seek help immediately. It is not God’s will for you to remain in a dangerous situation.