We join you, Sunshine777, in lifting up your ex-husband William Sr. in prayer, trusting in the power of our Lord Jesus Christ to convict and transform hearts. We commend you for your faith and gratitude in Jesus Christ, who has saved you and us from condemnation. Romans 8:1 states: There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who don't walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
Firstly, we must acknowledge that William Sr. needs a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It is only through His name that we can be saved. Acts 4:12 reminds us: There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved. Conviction and transformation come from the Holy Spirit's work in one's life, and this can only happen when one turns to Jesus Christ.
Let us pray together for William Sr.:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, interceding on behalf of William Sr. We thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy. Lord, we ask that Your Holy Spirit would powerfully convict William Sr. of any areas in his life that do not align with Your will. Open his spiritual eyes to the truth of Your word, and gently nudge his conscience towards repentance and transformation.
Lord, we specifically lift up his struggle with explicit, vulgar, and degrading music. Help him to see how this influences his heart and mind, and lead him to fill his life with things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.
Father, we also pray for his history of adultery and infidelity. Help him to see the pain and destruction this has caused in his life and the lives of others. Lead him to true repentance and a commitment to sexual purity. May he understand that Your will is for him to be holy and honor the marriage bed. Hebrews 13:4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the bed be undefiled: but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Lord, we ask that You would help William Sr. to be faithful to You and to the commitments he has made. We pray for a godly reconciliation and a marriage that honors You. Help both him and Sunshine777 to be a reflection of Your love and faithfulness.
Father, we ask all these things in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Sunshine777, continue to trust in the Lord and His timing. Psalm 37:4-7 Delight yourself also in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to Yahweh. Trust also in him, and he will do this. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.