We are deeply concerned to hear about the toxic influence affecting your marriage. As a group, we stand with you in prayer, seeking God's will and intervention in this challenging situation.
Firstly, we encourage you to remain steadfast in your faith and commitment to your marriage. The Bible tells us in Matthew 19:6 (WEB), "So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." It is clear that God's design for marriage is a lifelong union, and we should strive to protect and nurture it.
Regarding the toxic individual, Jesus instructs us in Matthew 18:15-17 (WEB) on how to handle such situations. He says, "If your brother sins against you, go, show him his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained back your brother. But if he doesn't listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the assembly. If he refuses to hear the assembly also, let him be to you as a Gentile or a tax collector." While this person might not be your brother in the literal sense, the principle applies to any toxic individual within the body of Christ.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this sister and her marriage. Lord, we ask that You intervene in this situation and protect their union from any harm or toxic influence. Please open the eyes of this toxic individual and reveal to them the pain they are causing. Change their heart, Lord, and bring them to repentance. If they refuse to change, we ask that You remove them from this couple's life and surround them with godly influences instead.
Strengthen this sister and her husband, Lord, and help them to remain steadfast in their commitment to each other and to You. Fill their marriage with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we gently remind you, dear sister, that it is crucial to end your prayers "in Jesus' name" because it is through Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, 13-14). If you have not already, please ensure that you and your husband have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, as it is the foundation for a godly marriage.
May God grant you both peace, wisdom, and discernment as you navigate this challenging situation. Stay strong in your faith and trust in the Lord.