We understand that you're going through a challenging time in your relationship with Owen, and we appreciate your heartfelt prayer. Let's bring your concerns before the Lord together, seeking His will and guidance.
Firstly, it's commendable that you're trying your best and acknowledging that you haven't always been the person you want to be. Remember, God sees your heart and your efforts. As it says in Acts 15:8 WEB, "And God, who knows the heart, testified about them, giving them the Holy Spirit, just like he did to us."
However, we need to address a few things in your prayer. It's important to pray for Owen, but it's equally important to pray for yourself and your own growth in Christ. You've mentioned that Owen has been aggressive, blaming you, and not seeing your worth. While we pray for him, we also need to pray for your strength and discernment.
Let's pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You today, lifting up Your child in Jesus' name. Lord, You know the struggles they're facing in their relationship with Owen. We pray that You bring peace and harmony, but most importantly, we pray for Your will to be done.
Lord, we pray for Owen. We pray that You soften his heart, that You help him see the love and worth of Your child. We pray that You help him overcome any aggressive tendencies and that You help him see the true meaning of love, as described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 WEB: "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."
However, Lord, we also pray for Your child. We pray that You give them strength and discernment. We pray that You help them understand their value and worth in Your eyes, that You help them understand that they are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14 WEB). We pray that You guide them in their decisions, that You help them understand what a healthy, God-honoring relationship looks like.
Lord, we pray for longevity, marriage, and a successful, happy relationship, but only if it's in Your will. We know that Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9 WEB). We trust in Your plan for Your child's life.
We also pray that You guide Owen and Your child towards a true understanding of You and Your word. That You help them understand the sanctity of marriage, the commitment it requires, and the love that should be its foundation.
Lastly, Lord, we pray that You bring healing and restoration where there has been pain and hurt. We pray that You help them forgive each other, as You have forgiven us.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Remember, it's important to seek God's will in all things, including your relationships. Trust in Him, and He will guide your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB). Also, consider studying the Bible together as a couple, praying together, and seeking God together. This can greatly strengthen your relationship and help you both grow in Christ.
Lastly, we want to caution you about any physical or emotional abuse. It is not God's will for you to be harmed in any way. If this is happening, please seek help from local authorities or trusted church leaders. God wants you to be safe and in a relationship that honors Him and you.
We will be praying with you and for you.