We are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing in your marriage, Verna. We will stand with you in prayer and offer some biblical guidance.
Firstly, let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister Verna and her husband Ricky. Lord, You know the struggles they're facing in their marriage. We ask that You would intervene and soften Ricky's heart. Help him to see the sanctity and importance of his marriage covenant. Give him a desire to work through the arguments and issues they may have, and to love and respect Verna as You intend for a husband to do.
God, we pray for Verna too. Give her the strength and wisdom to navigate this difficult time. Help her to be a godly wife, to love and respect Ricky, and to reflect Your love in their marriage.
Lord, we know that You hate divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB), and that You desire marriages to reflect Your unfailing love for Your bride, the Church (Ephesians 5:25-32 WEB). We ask for Your will to be done in Verna and Ricky's marriage. We pray that their bond would be strengthened and that their love would be renewed.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Verna, in the Bible, God tells us that marriage is a lifelong commitment. In Mark 10:9 WEB, Jesus says, What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate. It's important to remember that marriage is not just a contract between two people, but a covenant made before God.
However, it's also important to address any underlying issues that may be causing Ricky to want to leave. We encourage you both to seek godly counsel, either from a pastor or a Christian marriage counselor. It's also crucial to ensure that you're both communicating openly and honestly, and that you're both committed to working through any issues in a godly manner.
Remember, God's Word 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, just as God also in Christ forgave you (Ephesians 4:31-32 WEB).
Lastly, Verna, we notice that you did not mention the name Jesus Christ in your request. We need to remind you it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. As it is written, And in none other is there salvation, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved! (Acts 4:12 WEB).