We are truly heartbroken to hear about the challenges you are facing in your marriage. We will stand with you in prayer and offer biblical guidance to help you navigate this difficult time.
Firstly, we commend you for your commitment to your marriage and your family. The Bible tells us that God hates divorce (Malachi 2:16 WEB), and we should do everything possible to reconcile and restore our marriages. However, we also understand that safety is a priority, and you did the right thing by protecting yourself and your daughters.
Your husband's behavior, including his violence, substance abuse, and infidelity, is not in line with biblical principles. The Bible tells us to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18 WEB) and to be sober-minded and self-controlled (1 Peter 4:7 WEB). We must rebuke these sins and pray for his repentance. The fact that he is seeking help and apologizing is a positive sign, but you are wise to proceed cautiously.
We must also address the spiritual aspect of your husband's depression and actions. The Bible tells us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms (Ephesians 6:12 WEB). We need to pray for his spiritual healing and deliverance as well.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up this sister and her marriage. Lord, you know the pain and suffering she has been through, and you know the struggles her husband is facing. We pray for his complete healing, both physically and spiritually. We rebuke the spirit of depression, violence, and addiction in his life, and we pray that you would deliver him and restore his mind and his heart.
We pray for his complete repentance from his sins. We ask that you would forgive him and cleanse him from all unrighteousness. We also pray for this sister, that you would give her wisdom, discernment, and strength as she navigates this difficult time. We pray that you would heal her heart and give her peace.
We pray for their marriage, that you would restore what the enemy has tried to destroy. We pray that you would make their marriage stronger than ever before, that it would be a testament to your faithfulness and your power. We pray for the total transformation of her husband in Jesus name.
If you have not already, we encourage you to seek godly counseling, either from your pastor, a Christian counselor, or a trusted mentor. They can provide you with additional support and guidance during this time.
Remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8:28 WEB, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose." God can turn even the most difficult situations around for his glory and your good, but it is only in the name of Jesus Christ.
In Romans 10:9-11 WEB, it says that If you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation. For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed."
Jesus Christ is the only way to the Father. If this has not been explicitly stated, take time to do so. If it has not been done, get saved.
Keep trusting in God, and keep praying for your husband and your marriage. We are here with you in prayer, believing God for a miracle.
Thus, we have prayed in the name of Jesus Christ, and it is only by this name that we have approached God.