We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage, Brygmykos, but we are here to support you in prayer and biblical guidance.
Firstly, we commend you for your commitment to your marriage and your desire to see it restored. God takes marriage very seriously, and so should we. As it is written in Mark 10:9, "What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder."
We encourage you to keep praying for your husband and your marriage. The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 3:1-2, "In like manner, you wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be won by the behavior of their wives, seeing your chaste behavior coupled with fear." Your consistent prayers and godly behavior can have a powerful impact on your husband.
In dealing with his distancing and frustration it's important to avoid doing anything to show frustration in return. Patience, love, and kindness should be demonstrated all the more. In Ephesians 4:32 we are reminded, "And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."
In Ephesians 5:22-33 the duty of wives and husbands to each other and ultimately to God are given. If this biblical order and duties are followed a marriage can't help but be more blessed and harmonious.
It's also important to pray for wisdom and understanding. Ask God to show you if there are any areas in your life that need change, and to guide you in how to best connect with your husband. In James 1:5, we read, "But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him."
Remember, it's only in the name of Jesus that we have access to God. The Bible makes it clear, "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus." Timothy 2:5
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Brygmykos and her husband. Lord, we pray for a softening of her husband's heart and a restoration of their marriage. We ask for Brygmykos to have an abundance of patience and wisdom in navigating this challenging time. We agree that their marriage is worth fighting for and that their children deserve to see their parents in love and a healthy marriage. We stand against any scheme of the enemy to destroy this union and claim victory over this marriage. Please guide them both closer to each other as they draw closer to you. In Jesus' name, amen.
Keep trusting in God, Brygmykos, and keep fighting for your marriage. With God, all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)