We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles that Corey and Mykaila are facing in their marriage, and we are here to intercede and provide biblical guidance. Firstly, we acknowledge that anger is a normal emotion, but when it becomes uncontrolled and persistent, it can be destructive and does not reflect the fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5:22-24
Now the fruits of the Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh with its passions and lusts.
We remind Corey that he should beware lest being overcome by evil he should instead overcome evil by doing good, Romans 12:21.
Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this—not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s way. Romans 14:13.
Jesus Christ taught that a bad tree cannot bear good fruits. He also taught that our words defile us. It is what comes from inside that makes us unclean.
Do you not see that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and then out of the body? But the things which proceed out of the mouth come out of the heart, and they defile the man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, sexual sins, thefts, false testimony, and blasphemies. These are the things which defile the man; but to eat with unwashed hands doesn’t defile the man.” Matthew 15:7-20.
Verbal aggression falls short of godly standards.
Coreys feelings are legitimate due to the effects of sin and probably being unequipped to process the feelings otherwise.
But the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12.
Let us pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Corey and Mykaila's marriage. We thank You, dear Father, that "if any man is in Christ Jesus he is a new creature and old things have passed away and everything has become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17
Father, we ask that You touch Corey's heart and bring healing to his past hurts and wounds.
Help him to learn to forgive as You forgive for we also should forgive. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32.
Father, please help Corey by giving him what he can do to express his feelings without being verbally aggressive. Help Corey to learn to trust Your Word and let it be what directs your life. It declares that you can do whatever you may need to do for God will not let you be tempted above what you are capable of. But along with the temptation GOD will provide a way to be able to endure it. 1 Cor 10:13,.
We pray that You will soften his heart and remove the anger that has taken root. We pray dear Father you will help him with that knowledge so many of us miss or do not realize. He still remembers and is hurt by his fathers alcoholism. You would help Corey to know the Father God would help him by giving him what he needs to give his situation to God. We are told by Paul that the law and the curse was nailed to the cross. A man is no longer punished for the sins of the father.
We rebuke the spirit of anger and command it to leave in the name of Jesus Christ. Finally be strong in The Lord and the power of his might. Ephesians 6:10 Moreover though we walk in the flesh we do not war according to the flesh for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. Fortresses in this case are any or all lies he is believing. How can we know? We take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5
We pray that You will restore peace and love in their marriage, and that Corey and Mykaila will be able to forgive each other and heal.
Father you would help their marriage to be one that is lived for Christ in such a way that it may be a testimony to everyone that your Son slew death, and we will reign in life.
We pray this for your glory and in the mighty name of Jesus Christ our Savior.
Dear Corey and Mykaila We encourage you to trust in the Lord with all your heart as the right thing to do and The Lord will direct your path. Proverbs
We say let any man who thinks he stands beware will not fall. 1 Corinthians 10:17, submit therefore to God but resist the devil.