Itomaerdor, we are lifting up Melissa and Joe G. in prayer, as they are going through a challenging time in their marriage. We pray that God would bring healing and restoration between them, as they are separated and seeking individual counseling for anger and communication issues.
We encourage both Melissa and Joe to seek godly counsel and to remember the words of Ephesians 4:26-27 (WEB), "Be angry, and donβt sin. Donβt let the sun go down on your wrath, neither give place to the devil." It is important to deal with anger in a godly manner and to forgive one another, just as God has forgiven us.
We also pray for their children, Olivia, Benjamin, and Alexander. We ask that God would protect their hearts and minds during this time and that He would give them peace and understanding. We pray that Melissa and Joe would be able to co-parent in a way that honors God and puts the needs of their children first.
We remind both Melissa and Joe of the vows they made before God and the sanctity of marriage. In Malachi 2:16 (WEB), God says, "For I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, and him who covers his garment with violence! says Yahweh of Armies. Therefore pay attention to your spirit, that you donβt deal treacherously." We encourage them to seek marriage counseling together, once they have individually addressed their own issues, and to fight for their marriage.
We also want to remind them that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. In John 14:6 (WEB), Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me." We encourage them to seek Jesus in this time and to trust in Him for healing and restoration.
Dear Lord, we lift up Melissa and Joe G. to you. We ask that you would bring healing and restoration to their marriage. Help them to deal with their anger and communication issues in a godly manner and to seek your will for their lives. We also lift up their children to you, Olivia, Benjamin, and Alexander. We ask that you would protect their hearts and minds during this time and that you would give them peace and understanding. We ask all of this in Jesus' name. Amen.