Prayer for marriage

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TrustGod

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Apr 20, 2018
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My prayer request is for my marriage. It is in a difficult place now. I am praying and trusting in God to work all things out concerning us; but am asking for the saints to pray for me to be patient and wait on the Lord for the answer. My husband just lost his grandmother in December and is in France helping to settle the affairs; but since the lost of his beloved grandmother he feels lost. Depression has kicked in and the only comfort he has is in his son who he is with in France. He says he does not know if he loves me anymore and he feels he has nothing to offer me because he is between jobs. He says his son is his everything which makes me feel like I have no place in his life.

I try to encourage him and reach out with the various video and chat applications we have; but the response is minimal. He purchased a ticket for me to join him for a two-week vacation the end of May; but to be honest, I do not know what to expect. When I try to talk about us it does not end well as he says he has not been happy with me since the passing of his grandmother. When I offer not to come, he insist I must come. So I am very confused. Why insist on me being there if he barely talks to me? So my prayer is for clarity. I'm praying for my marriage; but I'm also praying for wisdom as to what to do.

One more note. He wants to move to California when he returns to the states. We currently live in Mass. This has been my home for 13 plus years and I am established here; but he thinks he will have a better chance at work in California and he wants to be somewhere warm. If I knew he loved me unconditionally I would feel comfortable making the sacrifice and leaving the east coast behind and starting over in California; but his response to me has been so cold and dismissive since travelling in February, I am very doubtful. I'm not even sure if he wants me to go with him anymore. So I am asking for prayer on God showing us what to do about California.
 

Magenta

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Hello, TrustGod, it really sounds like your husband's perspective on life has been affected in a major way by the grief he is experiencing due to the passing of his grandmother. Since all this is relatively recent, I would suggest giving him time to heal from his loss. Also, you do not say how long you have been married, or if you have any children together, for although you speak of his son, it does not sound like he is your son also. Since he has already purchased a ticket for you to travel to France, what could be the loss in going, especially since long distance communication has been strained? Some face time could really help the flow of heart-to-heart. I pray everything gets sorted out. My condolences to your family on this recent loss. Welcome to CC.

 

TrustGod

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Apr 20, 2018
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Thank you for reading and thank you for the advice! We have been married for 1 year and a half; but together for 2 and a half years. I have one stepson who lives in France with his mother; but no biological children from the marriage yet. I do plan to go; but do not know what to expect when I get there. It has been a tough journey. I truly appreciate the response and will continue to give it time and much prayer.
 

Magenta

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Jul 3, 2015
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Thank you for reading and thank you for the advice! We have been married for 1 year and a half; but together for 2 and a half years. I have one stepson who lives in France with his mother; but no biological children from the marriage yet. I do plan to go; but do not know what to expect when I get there. It has been a tough journey. I truly appreciate the response and will continue to give it time and much prayer.
You are welcome, TrustGod :) Also, just the fact that he has purchased the ticket for you to travel there seems to heavily suggest he wants you there. Not knowing what to expect is pretty normal given his seeming detachment of late, although none of us can predict the future. Your relationship is still in fairly early stages; supporting him through his loss with your presence could make a big difference to his current alienation in your ability to comfort him in his bereavement.
 

levi85

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Lord please bless your daughter TrustGod, in this matter. Let you bring them together and bless their lives and family. Lord guide them and help them to get married and lead a blessed life for you. Lord bless this prayer. In Jesus Holy name, Amen!
 

Violet24

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Apr 14, 2015
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TrustGod, Some encouragement for you in the Lord....Lord Jesus I lift up this marriage to you in prayer, that you would bring strength into every area of this marriage that seems week, or lacking communication. Lord, You are able to work wonders in any situation, and bring a renewed love & peace. Lord, Your word says where the spirit of the Lord is there is Peace. May Your presence be the center of their home & their marriage. Praying together allows the spirit of God to move mountains, and creates an atmosphere of peace. Lord, I also pray that your would restore communication within this marriage. In Jesus name!