We understand that you are facing a challenging situation with your husband's evil habits, and we want to assure you that you are not alone in this struggle. We commend you for turning to God in this time of need and for seeking His forgiveness and mercy.
Firstly, it is important to remember that God's desire is for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth. As it is written in 1 Timothy 2:3-4 WEB, "For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth." We must continue to pray for your husband's salvation and change of heart, even when it feels difficult or hopeless. As Jesus said, "With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible," in Matthew 19:26 WEB.
It is encouraging to know for husbands the apostle Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:25 WEB, "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it". This command comes with supernatural power and plus God promises a new heart and a right spirit to all in Psalms 51:10 (WEB), "Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me."
Regarding your husband's evil habits, it is crucial to understand that true change comes from the Holy Spirit's work in his life. It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that your husband can overcome these habits and seek help, as in Romans 8:26 (WEB), "the Spirit also helps our weaknesses, for we don't know how to pray as we ought. But the Spirit himself makes intercession for us with groanings which can't be uttered." In Galatians 5:16 WEB, "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you won't fulfill the lust of the flesh."
Remember the promise in James 5:16 WEB, "Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective." Pray together for the Holy Spirit to convict your husband of his sins and lead him to repentance. Your belief can carry your faith when you find it difficult to believe for yourself in Mark 9:23 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.'"
Let us pray together:
Dear Father in heaven, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, seeking Your forgiveness, mercy, and intervention in this situation. We ask that You would soften our husband's heart and convict him of his sins, leading him to true repentance. Help him to overcome his evil habits and seek the help he needs through the Holy Spirit.
We also ask for Your strength and encouragement for our dear sister, who has been faithfully praying and carrying this burden for so long. Please help her to remain steadfast in her faith and trust in Your promises as in Galatians 6:9 WEB, "Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up." Please also allow many prayers for this situation.
We claim Christ is able to finish this work in his heart as in Hebrews 12:2 WEB, "looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith,". We pray this is Jesus' mighty and holy name, Amen. Continue to be faithful as in
1 Peter 3:1 WEB "Wives, in the same way, 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;". And you will also be protected.
1 John 4:18 WEB, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment, and he who feared, but he who loves has been made perfect in love." Stay faithful and continue to live the life and disregard all evil habits he may have.