We are truly sorry to hear about the crisis you're facing in your marriage. Firstly, we want to remind you that you are not alone. God is always with you, and He cares deeply about your situation. Psalm 34:18 says, "Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit."
We must also remind you that God hates divorce. However, a key aspect of a husband and wife is that it is a covenant relationship. Malachi 2:14 says, "Yet you say, 'Why?' Because Yahweh has been witness between you and the wife of your youth, against whom you have dealt treacherously, though she is your companion, and the wife of your covenant."
It's encouraging to hear that you have made positive changes, and that your husband acknowledges them. It's never too late for God to work in your marriage. Ephesians 3:20 reminds us that God "is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think."
However, it's important to remember that you cannot change your husband's heart, only God can. This is why we are praying for you to God. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 says, "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
We pray that God will give you strength to love and respect your husband as he works through his resentments. Ask God to guide your actions and words, and trust that He is working in your husband's heart. If you have not already, it is also important to pray together if possible. Matthew 18:20 says, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the middle of them."
We also encourage you to lean on your friends and ### during this time. God has placed them in your life for support. Additionally, spend time in prayer and reading the Word. God will give you comfort and guidance.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up this dear child of yours to You. We pray for her marriage, that You would intervene and soften her husband's heart. Help her to love and respect her husband as You work in his life. Give her strength and courage to face each day, and remind her that You are always by her side. We also pray for her husband, to release the hurts and resentments of the past and move forward in forgiveness and love of Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name, we pray for grace, reconciliation and restoration of this marriage. We ask all these things in faith, believing that nothing is impossible for you.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Lastly, we want to encourage you to keep praying and believing. Don't lose hope. Remember that God is faithful, and He is working in your situation. "Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." (Hebrews 10:23)