How Do I Pray When My Husband Wants A Divorce?

Does it seem like your marriage has come to an end? Instead of giving up, let God fight your hardest battles (Deut. 3:22). Ask God for help because He can touch your spouse’s heart and change his mind. Your situation may seem hopeless, but remind yourself that nothing is impossible with God. Below is a prayer that can help you:

Abba Father, I ask for your help today. You are my only Hope. Although my marriage seems hopeless, I know You have the power to save it. Touch my husband’s heart and remind him of the love we once had for each other. Give him the strength to hold on to our marriage, in Jesus’ name! Amen. 

What should I pray for when my husband wants a divorce?

The devil attacks marriages by destroying the trust between the partners. As we know, the union of a husband and wife comes from God (Matt. 19:4-6), but it is the devil’s desire for children to grow up in broken homes and for married couples to suffer from pain. If your husband wants a divorce, you can ask for God’s help by uttering the prayers below:

Prayer for Restoration

Remember, God can restore anything, including our broken relationships. Whatever the enemy has stolen or destroyed in your marriage, the Lord has the power to restore. The devil came to kill, steal and destroy, but Jesus Christ came to give us abundant life (John 10:10). Below is a prayer for restoration:

Heavenly Father, I pray for my marriage. Restore everything that has been stolen and destroyed by the enemy. Let there be love, trust, and compassion in our marriage. Please bring back the laughter and joy in our family. Be the center of our marriage, Father. Be our solid Foundation. I praise You for your goodness, Abba. Amen. 

Prayer for Love

Your husband may be treating you coldly. The love he once had in your marriage may not be as intense as it used to be, but you should not lose hope because God is love (1 John 4:8). He can pour His love into your husband’s heart, enabling him to love you again. Here is a prayer that can help you:

Father in heaven, You are the Source of love. Without your love, there is no way we can love others. Pour Your love in my husband’s heart, washing away all the bitterness and anger. Bring to life what has died in our marriage, including the intimacy and good communication. All the glory belongs to You, Father. Amen.

Prayer for Forgiveness

Unresolved conflicts and unforgiveness can affect your marriage, leading to divorce. If there is any unforgiveness between you and your husband, it is time to ask for God’s help. Just as Jesus reconciled us with the Father (2 Cor. 5:18), He can also reconcile both of you. Below is a prayer for forgiveness that you can utter:

Dear Lord, You are the One who can reconcile me with my husband. Let there be forgiveness between us. I renounce bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness in Jesus’ name! I release the spirit of reconciliation and forgiveness in our marriage. Thank You for Your everlasting goodness, Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Hope

If you have lost hope after what your husband has done, don’t hesitate to call on our Living Hope, Jesus Christ (1 Pet. 1:3). He can turn any messy situation into a blessed one. Never put your trust in yourself or other people around you. Instead, put your hope in God because He will never disappoint. Below is a prayer asking God for hope:

Almighty God, I am feeling hopeless right now because of my marriage situation, but I believe that You are the God whom I can trust. You are my Living Hope. I renounce the discouragement and hopelessness the enemy is putting in me, in Jesus’ name! I declare the spirit of hope in my life and my marriage. For this, I pray. Amen. 

Prayer for Strength

When we are weak, God reminds us that His grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9). His grace is made perfect in our weakness. Remember that you are not alone in this battle, as God is with you. He will never disappoint you, no matter how hopeless your situation may seem. With His strength, He will help you carry on. If you don’t know who to turn to, ask God for strength:

Dear God, I ask You for strength today. I am weary and tired because of what I am going through. Grant me the strength to continue in this life, Lord. I put my trust in You. You have never failed me and never will. Allow me to rest in Your presence and remove all my burdens. I praise You for Your goodness, Lord. Amen. 

Prayer for Guidance

Overwhelmed with pain and sorrow, you may not know exactly what to do. Fortunately, the Lord can guide you in every decision you have to make, especially in your marriage. He can grant you a sound mind and clear vision. In James 1:5, God encourages us to ask Him for wisdom. Here is a prayer for guidance that can help you during these trying times:

Heavenly Father, Your thoughts and ways are above mine. You know everything; hence, I ask You to guide me during these trying times. Grant me a heart that listens and obeys Your Word. Give me wisdom as I make critical decisions regarding my marriage. Don’t let emotions overwhelm me, Father, but instead let there be peace in my mind and soul. Amen.

Conclusion

Although your husband may want a divorce, it doesn’t mean your marriage has ended. If you call on the Lord, He will rescue you. He understands the pain and sorrow you are going through. Instead of blaming Him, pour your pain into him and surrender all your fears. God can restore your marriage and heal all your wounds (Ps. 147:3).