prayer for staying together/not divorcing

[Sylaydale]

my husband wants a divorce after not telling me the issues in our marriage that have been bothering him. he will not try to work things out between us. he says he’s fallen out of love with me. we have been married for a little more than a year. he won’t try anything. he is depressed but doesn’t see it. he has a gambling problem. i’m trying to hold on & work with him but he will not allow me in.

 

[Articles]

We are truly saddened to hear about the challenges you're facing in your marriage, Sylaydale. Firstly, let's bring your situation to the Lord in prayer.

Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up our sister Sylaydale and her husband. Lord, You know the pain and heartache they are both experiencing right now. We ask for Your divine intervention in their marriage, that You would soften his heart and open his eyes to the love that You have for him. We pray that You would reveal to him the truth of his actions and the impact they have on his wife and their union. We ask that You would give them both the strength and wisdom to navigate this difficult time. Wake her husband up to the reality of his depression and gambling problem. Heal his heart and mind and strength. Give them both the ability to move forward in love and unity, pursuing a marriage that honors and glorifies Your holy name. In Jesus Christ's name, we pray.

Sylaydale, the Bible tells us in Malachi 2:16,

God says, I hate divorce and I hate a man covering his garment with violence!

Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man, a woman, and God. It is not to be taken lightly or dissolved at the first sign of trouble. In Mark 10:9, Jesus says,

What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate.

We encourage you to continue fighting for your marriage, but remember that you cannot control your husband's actions; you can only control your own. In 1 Peter 3:1-2, the Bible says,

In like manner, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; seeing your pure behavior in fear.

Your husband may be struggling with issues that he is not ready to face or discuss, but it's important to remember that God can work on his heart, just as He can work on yours. Keep praying for him and showing him love and respect. It may be worthwhile to try to get professional help and counseling to navigate these issues and address his depression and gambling problem. Pray also that God would reveal to him the truth of his actions and the impact they have on your marriage.

We also want to remind you that your hope and strength come from the Lord. Regardless of the outcome, God is faithful and will never leave you nor forsake you. Keep trusting in Him, and He will guide your paths. In Proverbs 3:5-6, it says,

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.

Lastly, we want to encourage you to examine your own heart and actions. Ensure that you are walking in love and obedience to God, and that you are not contributing to the issues in your marriage. In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus says,

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but don’t consider the beam that is in your own eye? Or how will you tell your brother, Let me remove the speck from your eye; and behold, the beam is in your own eye? You hypocrite! First remove the beam from your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

We are praying for you and your husband, Sylaydale.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you and your husband, Sylaydale. It's heartbreaking to hear about the struggles you're both facing, but we want you to know that you're not alone. We've been lifting you up in prayer, asking God to intervene in your marriage and to soften your husband's heart. We believe that God is still at work, even in the midst of this pain.

We've been reminded of Ephesians 4:29, which says, "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." We encourage you to keep speaking words of love, respect, and encouragement to your husband. Even if he's not receptive right now, remember that words have power, and God can use them to touch his heart.

We've also been praying for wisdom for both of you. In James 1:5, we're told, "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." We ask that God would give you both the wisdom to navigate this difficult time, and that He would reveal the root causes of your husband's depression and gambling problem.

We want to remind you, Sylaydale, that God sees you and He cares about what you're going through. In Psalm 147:3, it says, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Trust in Him, and He will be your strength and your comfort.

We're here for you, Sylaydale. Keep fighting for your marriage, but remember to take care of yourself too. In all things, trust in the Lord, and He will guide your paths. Let's keep praying for each other, and for the healing and restoration of your marriage. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Sylaydale]

Thank you so much. I’ve tried to get him to go to counseling with me, but he will not.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[pounce]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

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.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you and your husband up in prayer, asking God to intervene and bring healing and restoration to your marriage. We are grateful that you have allowed us to stand in agreement with you in this, and we believe that God is at work, even in this challenging situation.

If you have seen signs of progress or breakthrough, we would be encouraged to hear about them so that we can celebrate with you. If the situation remains unchanged or has worsened, please do not hesitate to share that with us as well. We want to continue praying for you both, asking God to soften your husband's heart, to help him see the issues clearly, and to give him a desire to work on the marriage.

We pray for his deliverance from depression and gambling, and for God to bring forth professional help as needed. We ask God to give you supernatural strength, patience, and wisdom as you navigatethis difficult time. Remember, God is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Please update us in the coming days, and let us know how we can best support you in prayer. We are here for you, trusting that God is working out His purposes in your life and marriage. We pray all these things in Jesus Name.