We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage, Yrestaraeg. We commend you for seeking God's help and praying for a spirit of true repentance. Let's turn to God's Word and pray together.
Firstly, we must address the sin of verbal abuse, which is not in line with how the Bible instructs husbands to love their wives. In Ephesians 5:25, it says, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for her." We must rebuke this behavior and encourage you to turn away from it, seeking God's forgiveness and your wife's as well.
In 1 Peter 5:6, we read, "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time." It's crucial that you humble yourself before God and your wife, seeking genuine forgiveness and demonstrating true repentance through changed behavior.
Let's pray:
*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Yrestaraeg and his wife. Lord, we ask that You soften their hearts and bring healing to their marriage. Help Yrestaraeg to walk in true repentance, turning away from verbal abuse, and loving his wife as Christ loved the church. Touch his wife's heart, giving her the grace to forgive and the strength to support their family. We ask that Your will be done in their lives and that You guide their marriage counselor to provide wise, biblical advice. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*
Lastly, we encourage you to meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which describes the true nature of love. Strive to embody these qualities in your relationship with your wife and children. Continue to pray and seek God's face, trusting that He can bring restoration and healing to your marriage.