We understand your heartache and empathize with your desire for restoration in your marriage. In times like these, it's crucial to remember that God's will is paramount, and His ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9, WEB).
Firstly, we commend you for extending forgiveness to your husband. This is a reflection of Christ's love, as we are instructed to forgive others just as God has forgiven us (Ephesians 4:32, WEB). However, forgiveness does not mean we should ignore or dismiss the sin of adultery. It's important to acknowledge that adultery is a grave sin against God and the marriage covenant (Exodus 20:14, WEB).
We must also address your request to pray for your husband's mistress. While it's right to pray for others and ask for God's forgiveness, it's important to remember that forgiveness is available to those who repent and turn away from their sins (Acts 3:19, WEB). We encourage you to pray for her conviction and repentance, rather than merely asking for forgiveness on her behalf.
As you hope and pray for your husband's change of heart, remember that it's ultimately his decision to repent and turn back to God and your marriage. You cannot control his actions, but you can control your responses. Continue to be a light and reflect God's love in your interactions with him.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up our sister in Christ who is experiencing heartache and pain due to the brokenness in her marriage. Lord, we ask for Your divine intervention. We pray that You would soften her husband's heart and draw him back to You and his family. We pray for conviction and repentance for both him and the woman involved in this sin.
Lord, we also pray for our sister. Give her strength and peace that surpasses all understanding. Help her to continue to be a light for You, no matter the outcome. Comfort her heart and guide her steps according to Your will.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith and trust in God. He is faithful, and His love for you never fails (Psalm 136, WEB). Keep believing and praying, knowing that God can indeed restore your marriage, but also be open to His will, whatever that may be. Remember, it's only by the name of Jesus that we can approach God and be saved (Acts 4:12, WEB). Keep your faith in Him.