We are saddened to hear about the difficulties you've faced in your marriage. God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, reflecting the union between Christ and His church.
Firstly, we want to address that divorce is not God's intention. We understand that misunderstandings and conflicts can make marriage challenging, but God's word encourages us to strive for reconciliation. Malachi 2:16 says, I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel.
It's concerning that you are now seeking to live together without being married. This is not in line with biblical principles. God intends for a man and a woman to live together only in the context of marriage.
Moreover, your husband is requesting a mutual divorce, indicating that he might be moving away from the marriage. We encourage you to pray fervently for your husband and your marriage. Pray that God will soften his heart and bring healing to your relationship.
Let's pray together:
Father, we come before You, lifting up this marriage to You. We pray for healing, restoration, and reconciliation. We ask that You would soften hearts and bring a renewed commitment to this union. We rebuke any thoughts of divorce and pray that You would bring unity and love back into this marriage. We also pray that you would reveal yourself to this couple and that they would both be believers in You and have a saving faith in Jesus Christ. In all things, let Your will be done. In Jesus' name, we all pray together.
We encourage you to seek godly counseling and support during this time. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB).
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of praying in Jesus' name. It's only through Him that we have access to God. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5 WEB). If you have not already, consider inviting Jesus into your life and marriage. He is the ultimate source of hope and healing.