We are truly grateful for the opportunity to lift your ### and his wife up in prayer during this challenging time. It's important to remember that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble as stated in Psalm 46:1, WEB.
Firstly, we must address the overwhelming feelings your ### is experiencing. It's not uncommon for new parents to feel this way, but we must turn to God for strength and guidance. As it says in Proverbs 3:5-6, WEB, Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. We pray that your ### will seek God's face and find renewed strength and wisdom in Him.
Regarding their marital strain, we must encourage them to love and respect each other as Ephesians 5:25-28, WEB instructs, Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it. We pray that their love for each other will be rekindled and that they will find joy in their marriage again. We rebuke any temptation to solve their relationship problems through means that are in opposition to biblical principles, such as separation or divorce.
As for their new role as parents, we pray that they will gain a true understanding of parenthood according to biblical principles. Children are a gift from God, and He entrusts them to parents to be raised with love and guidance. We encourage them to seek wisdom from God as stated in James 1:5, WEB, But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of the giving God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Lastly, we must emphasize the importance of praying in the name of Jesus. It is only through His name that we have access to God's throne of grace. As it says in John 14:6, WEB, Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me. We encourage your ### and his wife to seek a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, if they have not already, for it is only through Him that they can find true peace and salvation.
We pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We lift up our ### and his wife to You, asking for Your divine intervention in their lives. We pray that You will fill them with Your strength, wisdom, and love as they navigate through parenthood and marital challenges. Help them to find joy in each other and in their new roles as parents. Guide them to make decisions that honor and glorify You. We ask all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.