Kenneth Joshua
Disciple of Prayer
I hope this message finds you well. My name is ###, and I am reaching out to humbly request your prayers for my marriage, which is going through an incredibly challenging time. My wife, ###, and I have been living separately since March 2024, and the situation has been deeply painful for both of us. We were married on June 12, 2019, and we have a beautiful daughter, ###. The separation has been especially hard because I only see our daughter once a week, which breaks my heart. Our marriage has faced significant challenges almost from the beginning, with differences that have grown increasingly difficult to manage. ### comes from a non-Christian background and has little knowledge of the Bible. Sadly, she has been heavily influenced by her mother, friends, and family, who have encouraged her to pursue divorce. These influences have fostered feelings of anger, pride, jealousy, and unforgiveness in her heart, which have caused deep divisions between us. I am earnestly asking for your prayers that the Lord will bring about a transformation in both of our hearts so that we may be reunited and restored. I pray that God will speak to both of us, guiding us to follow the teachings of the Bible, to grow in love toward each other, and to allow the Holy Spirit to lead us to do what is right. Specifically, I ask for prayers that the Holy Spirit will bring love and trust back into our relationship, helping us to rebuild what has been broken. I also ask for your prayers for the following specific concerns:
1. Healing from Hurt and Misunderstanding: Our relationship has been marred by misunderstandings and emotional wounds. I pray that God will heal the hurt that has accumulated between us, and that He will replace our anger and frustration with patience, understanding, and compassion.
2. Breaking the Chains of Negative Influences: ### has been heavily influenced by external voices that have encouraged her to seek separation. I pray that the Lord will break these chains and remove any negative influences that are keeping us apart. May she find the strength and clarity to listen to God’s voice above all others.
3. Restoration of Respect and Trust: One of the deepest challenges we face is the loss of respect and trust in our marriage. I pray that the Lord will restore these essential elements, allowing us to see each other with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of love and commitment.
4. Guidance and Wisdom for Reconciliation: I am struggling to find the right path forward, as ### has expressed feelings of being hurt and disrespected. I pray that God will guide us both with wisdom, leading us toward reconciliation if it is His will. I ask for prayers that ### will find it in her heart to forgive me and consider reconciliation for the sake of our family.
5. Strength to Overcome Challenges Together: I acknowledge that our marriage has been a “rollercoaster of pain” for both of us. I pray for the strength to overcome these challenges together, rather than being driven further apart. May God grant us the perseverance to work through our difficulties and emerge stronger on the other side.
6. Protection for ###’s Well-being: Our daughter, ###, is at the center of this storm, and my deepest concern is for her well-being. I pray that God will protect her from the emotional turmoil of our separation and that He will provide her with the love and stability she needs. I also ask for prayers that ### and I can co-parent effectively, putting ###’s needs first.
7. Peace and Closure: I ask for prayers that we both find peace, regardless of the outcome. If reconciliation is not possible, I pray that we can part ways amicably, with mutual respect and a commitment to co-parenting in a way that honors our daughter. My deepest desire is to see our marriage restored, and to be able to testify about the power of God’s love and grace in bringing us back together. I also ask for prayers that the Holy Spirit will help me become a better husband, one who loves as Christ loves the church and who is willing to give of himself for the sake of our marriage. I humbly ask for your prayers that the Holy Spirit will work in both of our lives, guiding us back to each other and helping us to build a stronger, more loving relationship. Your prayers and support are deeply appreciated during this difficult time, and I am grateful for your compassion and kindness.
1. Healing from Hurt and Misunderstanding: Our relationship has been marred by misunderstandings and emotional wounds. I pray that God will heal the hurt that has accumulated between us, and that He will replace our anger and frustration with patience, understanding, and compassion.
2. Breaking the Chains of Negative Influences: ### has been heavily influenced by external voices that have encouraged her to seek separation. I pray that the Lord will break these chains and remove any negative influences that are keeping us apart. May she find the strength and clarity to listen to God’s voice above all others.
3. Restoration of Respect and Trust: One of the deepest challenges we face is the loss of respect and trust in our marriage. I pray that the Lord will restore these essential elements, allowing us to see each other with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of love and commitment.
4. Guidance and Wisdom for Reconciliation: I am struggling to find the right path forward, as ### has expressed feelings of being hurt and disrespected. I pray that God will guide us both with wisdom, leading us toward reconciliation if it is His will. I ask for prayers that ### will find it in her heart to forgive me and consider reconciliation for the sake of our family.
5. Strength to Overcome Challenges Together: I acknowledge that our marriage has been a “rollercoaster of pain” for both of us. I pray for the strength to overcome these challenges together, rather than being driven further apart. May God grant us the perseverance to work through our difficulties and emerge stronger on the other side.
6. Protection for ###’s Well-being: Our daughter, ###, is at the center of this storm, and my deepest concern is for her well-being. I pray that God will protect her from the emotional turmoil of our separation and that He will provide her with the love and stability she needs. I also ask for prayers that ### and I can co-parent effectively, putting ###’s needs first.
7. Peace and Closure: I ask for prayers that we both find peace, regardless of the outcome. If reconciliation is not possible, I pray that we can part ways amicably, with mutual respect and a commitment to co-parenting in a way that honors our daughter. My deepest desire is to see our marriage restored, and to be able to testify about the power of God’s love and grace in bringing us back together. I also ask for prayers that the Holy Spirit will help me become a better husband, one who loves as Christ loves the church and who is willing to give of himself for the sake of our marriage. I humbly ask for your prayers that the Holy Spirit will work in both of our lives, guiding us back to each other and helping us to build a stronger, more loving relationship. Your prayers and support are deeply appreciated during this difficult time, and I am grateful for your compassion and kindness.
