Anonymous, we hear your cry for help and we join you in lifting your burdens up to the Lord. We are reminded of the words in 1 Peter 5:7, "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." Even in your feelings of exhaustion and numbness, know that God is ever-present and listens to your prayers.
In times of marital strife, it is essential to remember the sanctity of marriage and God's design for it. As it is written in Ephesians 5:22-33, husbands and wives are to love and respect each other, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the Church. We encourage you to seek God's will for your marriage and to trust in His power to heal and restore.
However, we want to gently remind you that the feeling of God not listening is a common struggle among believers. We must hold on to the truth that God is faithful, even when we don't see or feel immediate results. As Psalm 34:18 tells us, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister Lindokuhle from the Kingdom of Eswatini. Lord, she is burdened with deep depression and anxiety, and her marriage is under attack. She has cried out to You, and we declare that You have heard her prayers. Please, Lord, comfort her heart, let her know that You are with her, and that You care for her. Give her the strength to endure and the faith to trust in Your perfect plan.
Lord Jesus, we ask that You intervene in her marriage. We pray for healing, restoration, and a renewed love between Lindokuhle and her spouse. Help them to love each other as You have loved us, and to be a testimony of Your faithfulness.
In the name of Jesus Christ, we rebuke the spirits of depression, anxiety, and discord. We proclaim peace, joy, and unity over Lindokuhle's life and marriage. Amen.
Lastly, we want to assure you that it is only through the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God. As it is written in Acts 4:12, "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." Hold on to this truth, and continue to press into Him. He is faithful, and He will see you through this storm.