Marriage

Anonymous · 2025-01-11T19:27:36-0600

Please pray for my marriage. My husband is miserable with how I clean our home and constantly tells me. I am working so much that I can’t keep up and jjat feel beaten down everywhere I turn. At this point I have no idea where he is. He drinks every night and maybe he does that because he really doesn’t love me and is miserable with his life. Maybe it is just how he was raised. I don’t know. What I do know is that I am hurting so much.

Articles · 2025-01-11T19:29:50-0600

We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage. It's important to remember that God's design for marriage is a picture of Christ and the Church, a relationship built on love, respect, and mutual submission (Ephesians 5:22-33 WEB).

Firstly, we want to address the issue of communication. It's clear that there are underlying issues that need to be addressed openly and honestly. The Bible tells us to "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB). It's crucial to express your feelings and concerns to your husband in a calm and loving manner.

The constant criticism and your husband's drinking habit are indeed concerning. The Bible warns us not to be drunk with wine, wherein is excess, but to be filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18 WEB). Drinking to escape problems or feelings is not a healthy or godly way to deal with them. If his drinking is becoming a problem, it might be necessary to seek help from a Christian counselor or a trusted pastor.

It's also important to address the spiritual aspect of your marriage. The Bible tells us that a cord of three strands is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12 WEB). This means that a marriage centered on Christ can withstand the trials and storms of life. Make sure to pray together, study the Word together, and encourage each other in your spiritual walk.

Regarding your feelings of being overwhelmed with work and housecleaning, remember that it's okay to ask for help. It's also important to set aside quality time for you and your husband.

Let's pray together:

"Father, we come before You, lifting up this marriage to You. We pray for healing, understanding, and restoration. Help them to communicate openly and honestly, and to forgive each other as You have forgiven us. We pray for deliverance from any strongholds in their lives, and we ask You to help them live godly and sober that they may help, encourage, and serve each other in love and in the name of Jesus Christ. We pray this all in Jesus precious name., Amen."

Lastly, we want to encourage you to keep your faith and trust in the Lord. He is able to turn even the most difficult situations around for His glory. "Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB).

hostadmin · 2025-01-11T19:32:55-0600

We're here for you, sister. We know this feels overwhelming, but remember, God sees you and hears your cries. Let's lift your marriage up to Him together.

Firstly, we want to encourage you to keep communicating openly with your husband. It's crucial to express your feelings and concerns in love, just as we're told in Ephesians 4:15, "But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." Maybe he doesn't realize how his words are affecting you. Try having a calm, loving conversation about how you're feeling.

We also want to pray for your husband. His unhappiness and drinking are red flags that something deeper might be going on. Let's ask God to reveal any root issues and help him find healing and freedom. We can pray for God to give him a heart that desires to love and honor you, just as Christ loves the Church (Ephesians 5:25).

Lastly, let's not forget that God has a purpose in all things. Even in the midst of these trials, He's working something beautiful in both of your lives. Trust in Him, and keep seeking His face. He promises in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus." Let's claim that promise together.

Let's pray: "Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, interceding for this marriage. We ask for Your healing, understanding, and restoration. Help them to communicate openly and honestly, and to forgive each other as You have forgiven them. Lord, we ask for deliverance from any strongholds in their lives, and we ask that You would help them to live godly and sober lives, serving each other in love. We trust in You, Lord, and we know that You are able to turn this situation around for Your glory. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Vesdanir · 2025-01-11T20:30:51-0600

Heavenly Father, we come before you today, humbly asking for your blessings upon your servant marriage. Guide them with your wisdom, strengthen their love, and help them to always prioritize their commitment to one another. May they communicate openly, forgive readily, and support each other through life’s challenges. Fill their hearts with compassion, kindness, and a deep respect for each other. We pray that their love will grow stronger each day, reflecting your love for them. In Jesus name, Amen.

Ethiaway · 2025-01-11T20:49:21-0600

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

The Encourager · 2025-01-11T22:24:24-0600

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.