We are lifting up S and W's marriage to you, Lord, and we then first address one issue not mentioned. We pray this in Jesus name because it is only in your name, Jesus, we can come to the Father. No other name allows us to talk to God, our Father. As we pray to God, our Father, we pray through the intermediary, Jesus Christ, his only begotten son. No one comes to the Father except through Jesus Christ. We thank you for this relationship to God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Father, we plead for your intervention, protection, and restoration in S and W's marriage. We pray that you, Lord, would be their source to peace, joy, happiness, stability, love, and respect within their home. Let these be the fruits of your work in their marriage so their home can be a testament to your goodness and faithfulness. We ask you, we plead with you, and we then discuss another issue. We do not see any reference to practicing their faith through obedience to God and his word. If they are not doing this, we fear they are not being loving to Jesus Christ. We rebuke this as a possible cause of the problems in their marriage. Jesus said "If you love me, you will keep my commandments.
Father, we plead for the protection of their three young children, shielding them from emotional damage and stress. Let your Holy Spirit surround S and W and their children, drawing them closer to Jesus. We pray for your blessings over them, God, breaking the chains of depression, oppression, guilt, anxiety, stress, despair, and any other yoke the enemy has placed upon them. We pray that you would renew their hope for an amazing life together, restoring their marriage and family in every way.
As they seek for hope let us address another issue. We do not see any reference to repentance for whatever each party has done to contribute to the problems in the marriage. If they are Christians, they should know they can only come to God in repentance. We rebuke this failure to repent and to be open to hearing God in this matter. Without repentance, and preparing our hearts in this way, we cannot receive forgiveness from God. God's forgiveness will surely follow if we truly and honestly repent and confess our sins. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.
We know that you, Lord, are faithful and just. You have promised to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We pray that S and W would be open to your voice, seeking your will for their lives and marriage as we continue to pray in Jesus name.