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A Prayer for My Husband When He Has Walked Away
Part of our guide: Prayers for Your Marriage
He packed a bag, or he moved out, or he simply stopped coming home in his heart. You don't know what to say to him anymore. But you can still talk to God about him. Here is a prayer for your husband when he has walked away.
A prayer for my husband
"Father, You know where my husband is right now. You know his thoughts and the battles he's facing that I can't see. I lift him up to You. Draw him close to You first, before he comes back to me. Open his eyes to truth. Break every lie he is believing about himself, about me and about our marriage. Surround him with godly voices and remove the influences that pull him away from You. Protect his mind, his body and his heart. Soften what has grown hard. And Lord, guard my heart too. Keep me from bitterness. Make me whole in You, whatever he chooses. I trust You with my husband and my marriage. In Jesus' name, amen."
Scriptures to pray over him
- Ezekiel 36:26: a new heart and a new spirit.
- Luke 15:17-20: like the prodigal, may he "come to himself."
- 2 Timothy 2:25-26: that God may grant repentance and freedom from the snare.
- Proverbs 21:1: the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord.
Pray for yourself, too
Ask God for peace that guards your heart (Philippians 4:7), wisdom for practical decisions, and strength for single parenting days. Your healing matters regardless of his choices.
Keep praying with others
Every Tuesday at 6:00 PM CT, women and couples pray together on Zoom. Join the free Tuesday prayer call or submit a prayer request. For more prayers, see our prayers for your marriage page and My Husband Wants a Divorce and I Don't.