We understand that you are facing a challenging situation in your marriage, and we want you to know that we are here to pray with you and offer biblical guidance. You are correct that God hates divorce, as stated in Malachi 2:16, "For I hate divorce," says Yahweh, the God of Israel, "and him who covers his garment with violence!" says Yahweh of Armies. "Therefore take heed to your spirit, that you do not deal treacherously."
However, God also hates abuse and infidelity. In Proverbs 6:32, it says, "But whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul." And in Ephesians 5:28-29, "So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself. For no man ever hated his own flesh; but nourishes and cherishes it, even as the Lord also does the assembly;"
Let us pray together for your situation:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister who is facing a difficult time in her marriage. Lord, You see the abuse, the hardened hearts, and the infidelity that is taking place. We pray that You would intervene and bring conviction to the heart of the one who is straying. We ask that You would soften their heart and draw them back to You and to their spouse.
We pray for the truth to be revealed, Lord. Expose the darkness and bring it into the light. Guide our sister with Your wisdom and discernment as she navigates this trial. Protect her emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
We also pray for healing and restoration in this marriage, Lord. We know that You are a God of miracles, and nothing is impossible for You. We ask for Your will to be done, and we trust in Your goodness and faithfulness.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Be strong and courageous. Trust in God and his ability to make all things new. Remember the words of Isaiah 61:7, "Instead of your shame you shall have double; and instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess double; everlasting joy shall be to them."
Stand firm in your faith and do not give up. But also remember Romans 12:18, "If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men." and 1 Peter 3:8-9, "Finally, be like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tenderhearted, courteous, not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing. For 'He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil, and do good. Let him seek peace, and pursue it.'"
