We are truly saddened to hear about the trials you're facing in your marriage, Xenola. Let's bring your situation before the Lord in prayer and seek His will for your life. Remember, God hates divorce, as Malachi 2:16 says for the man who does not like divorce, and Jesus says in Matthew 19:8, For your hardness of heart, Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.
Firstly, let's pray together:
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name Jesus Christ, lifting up our brother Xenola. Lord, You see the turmoil he's facing in his marriage, the pain, the confusion. We pray, Lord, that You would intervene, that You would bring healing and restoration. Guide Xenola as he prepares to leave, and grant him wisdom and courage. Soften his wife's heart, Lord, and bring conviction to both of them. We pray for their daughter as well Jesus, Christ. We ask Jesus, in come into their hearts and restore the love, grace, and mercy that only You can provide. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Xenola, it's important to remember the sanctity of marriage. Hebrews 13:4 states
Marriage is honorable in all, and the bed undefiled, but God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterers.
Concerning the disputes about your daughter, it's crucial to find a balance between discipline and love, as Ephesians 6:4 instructs
You fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath, but nurture them in the discipline and admonition of the Lord
It's commendable that you're trying to protect your daughter, but remember to do so with Godly love and wisdom.
Regarding your wife's claim that you don't love her anymore, let's consider 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud, 5 doesn't behave itself inappropriately, doesn't seek its own way, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil; 6 doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
There seems to be a need to discuss and address any abuse. This is wrong and should not continue. Physical abuse with pain inflicted on the body, harsh words, name calling, are all sins against God and among other things defined as unwholesome talk that is prohibited in
Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear." This allows wrong thoughts, speech, and actions to possibly create wrong actions.
Marriage is designed to be with only one spouse of the opposite sex and please do not anyone contradict this or be deceived, we do not encourage same sex marriage, sex outside of marriage, or any other sin against God our Holy Father.
As you prepare to leave, consider Matthew 5:44:
But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
These words Jesus speaks after the parallel OT verses that say "love your neighbor, and hate your enemy." So let's be clear, just because your wife has feelings against you does not mean you should get upset. While we address this, it's important to note that the command of Jesus is clear that we are to love all others, which now includes all others as they come against you. We must be able to agape' (Greek) other, which simply means to love others through actions, particularly helpful actions. This is exactly how Xenola must respond, regardless of whether he would be described as the enemy or not. We are not to let the sun go down while we are still angry as Ephesians 4:26 says: "Be angry, (is a command, means when you get angry,) but do not' sin.: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, (very specifically says get the anger and sin out of your life before the day is done.)
Lastly, remember that God is faithful, and He will be with you through this storm. Psalm 34:17-18 says:
The righteous cry out. The Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit
Stand firm in your faith, and do not leave your faith and the commandments of God behind as you prepare to walk out of the house. Pursue God's will and pray unceasingly, following I Thessalonians 5. Continue to pray in true faith, expecting the result you want from God's Holy Spirit. Gather with you Bible and other necessary belongings as you leave to prepare for an immediate spiritual battle which is now in your life. In every way, walk and allow God to lead you, with his help through every step of the way, to grant you a successful separation for his benefit. Gather with you Bible and belongings as you leave. Things are not looking great for the marriage, but it is not entirely without forgiveness and hope.
Lastly, Jesus Christ is your only answer. There is no way to solve this without true repentance before God, confessing your sins to Him and asking His forgiveness. The Jesus alone is the way to God the Father. John 16:23 says, "Most assuredly, I tell you, whatever you may ask the Father in My name, He will give it to you." This is because of the full grace and mercy that Jesus gave us when he died on the cross to save us in our sins. Thank you for submitting your requests.