After twenty years and five children, my husband stated that he is no longer connected to me and is unhappy in our marriage. He no longer finds being married to me as fun. He’s not interested in marriage counseling. My in-laws have started treating me as an outcast no longer inviting me to family dinners and events. I’ve spent two decades as a homemaker taking care of the house and kids with no adult connections outside of my husband and in-laws. My husband stated that I’m incapable of teaching my children how to have social relationships with other women because I have no friends. It seems as if he’s going through a midlife crisis because he’s definitely not the loving doting man I once knew. It seems like his happiness revolves around pleasing and entertaining other people and getting acknowledgement from others is where he finds his happiness. I’m completely heartbroken and devastated and feeling defeated because there’s nothing I can do to change things. I pray God will soften my husband’s heart and that he understands how precious our marriage and family are. Although I know our marriage will never be the same, I pray God heals and strengthens our marriage with each passing day.
Heavenly Father,
We come before You with hopeful’s prayer, lifting up her marriage and her family to Your loving care. Lord, You know her heartache and the challenges she is facing. We ask that You soften her husband’s heart and help him see the preciousness of their marriage and family. Grant hopeful the strength, resilience, and peace she needs as she navigates this difficult season. Surround her with Your love and comfort, reminding her that she is never alone. We pray for healing and restoration in their relationship, that they may rediscover the bond they once shared and grow closer in love and understanding. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
“Let all that you do be done in love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:14
