Keeping My Family Together

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I am writing this because I am in need of prayers to help my family through this most difficult time. My husband and I are both military members. We have been married for nine years and we have two wonderful little girls. Being that we are both military members, our marriage comes with its challenges. We live a very fast pace life… moves, deployments, school, children… the whole nine yards. Our communication has never been that great. I am a extrovert while my husband is an introvert.

About five years ago, I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life, when I had an affair. At the time I had given-up on my marriage and my faith in all things that were important to me. My husband forgave me however; my infidelity was never addressed. It was “swept under the rug.” Over the years after the affair, I felt our relationship was getting better. I was happy enough in our relationship… but with the all of the deployments I feel we never had the chance to truly work on our relationship.

We both were very excited when we received orders to a small island in the Pacific. We thought the new assignment would help our relationship. I moved with our children to the island first. My husband stayed behind and while he was in the states he had an affair with a very close “friend” of mine. When he arrived to the island, I found love letters they had written each other. I confronted my husband about the letters; that is when he told me that he wanted a divorce and that he fell out of love with me. He believes he is love with this women and has filed for divorce. Currently, we are in the divorce process.

I am asking that you pray for us. Although, both of us has disrespected one another in the worst way by stepping out of our marriage. I still have faith/hope that in time we can forgive one another and really give each other a chance to heal and fall in love with one another again. I am asking that you pray for our small children during this time. They are upset and confused about the divorce. I also pray for guidance.
 
Lord, please grant angelic help and many powerful graces to quell the forces of division that seek to sever that which you have joined together in matrimony. Help this couple and family persevere and prioritize love and sacrifice for the other as marital love is intended. Instill in them a zeal to follow the example of the holy, shameless marriage of Adam and Eve prior to the Fall. Send warrior angels to protect them from all harm. Lead them through whatever suffering or joy awaits them closer to your Sacred Heart, even through the mystery of suffering. Have mercy, Lord. Our Lady, angels, and saints, pray with us. Amen.
 
I am sorry that you and your family are going thru this difficult time. May the Holy Spirit lead you and your husband to repentance and conversion and may forgiveness and reconciliation heal your marriage by the Grace of God. In Jesus’ Name we pray thru Mary:
Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of death.
Amen.
 
***Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death
Amen.

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Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallowed be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.

Amen.
 
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Lord, please grant angelic help and many powerful graces to quell the forces of division that seek to sever that which you have joined together in matrimony. Help this couple and family persevere and prioritize love and sacrifice for the other as marital love is intended. Instill in them a zeal to follow the example of the holy, shameless marriage of Adam and Eve prior to the Fall. Send warrior angels to protect them from all harm. Lead them through whatever suffering or joy awaits them closer to your Sacred Heart, even through the mystery of suffering. Have mercy, Lord. Our Lady, angels, and saints, pray with us. Amen.
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Amen

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Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom
and the Power
and the Glory for ever and ever.
Amen
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O my God, leaning on your great power and your promises, I hope with a firm reliance obtain forgiveness of my sins, the help of Thy grace and eternal life, through the merits of Jesus Christ my Savior.
Amen
~
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen

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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen

Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
 
Prayer for Marriage

Loving heavenly Father, I thank You for Your perfect plan for our marriage. I know that a marriage functioning in Your will and blessing is fulfilling and beautiful. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I bring our marriage before You, that You may make it all You desire it to be. Please forgive me for my sins of failure in our marriage. [Confess specific and particular areas of failure.] Lord, I pray on behalf of this wife and mother who was unfaithful to her wedding vows; I pray for her husband who kept his resentment hidden and let it seethe into infidelity as well…Lord, I pray that you heal this family and be mindful of their children…

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul, and all the Saints and Angels of Heaven, and powerful in the holy authority of His Name, I ask you to tear down, O Lord, all of Satan’s strongholds designed to destroy our marriage. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I ask Father that You help us to break all relationships between us that have been established by Satan and his wicked spirits. I will accept only the relationships established by You and the blessed Holy Spirit. I invite the Holy Spirit to enable me to relate to my spouse in a manner that will meet her/his needs. I will submit our conversation to You, that it may please You. I submit our physical relationship to You that it may enjoy Your blessing. I submit our love to You that You may cause it to grow and mature.

I desire to know and experience in marriage the fullness of Your perfect will. Open my eyes to see all areas where I am deceived. Open my spouse to see any of Satan’s deception upon her/him. Make our union to be the Christ-centered and blessed relationship You have designed in Your perfect will. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ with thanksgiving. Amen.
 
Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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Praying that the Lord may mercifully heal your marriage and guide your husband away from harm. Also praying for your children.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
 
St. Joseph, pray for this family and especially for their marriage.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, oh prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
 
Thank you all, for your prayers! ! I read them every day. It is amazing what the power of prayer can do. My husband and I were able to have a decent conversation with each other. This was the first conversation we were able to have without hurt words. I continue to pray for guidance. More so I pray that my husband sees me!! That he sees how much I love him and that the rage and hate he has for me goes away. I pray that he takes an active role in our children’s lives. I continue to pray to keep our family together. I know that god has a plan for me however I need guidance. Please continue to hold us in your thoughts and prayers.
 
Our father who art in heaven hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us latest not into temptation but deliver us from evil amen
 
My original post was back in May 2014. Prayer warriors you have all helped me. The Lord has answered my prayers. I am so thankful for this. My husband and I have started counseling both individual and couples therapy. I ask that you please continue to pray for our healing and reconciliation. This journey that I have found myself on has been so difficult. Part of me wants to give up. Forgiveness is such a hard thing to do. I know that this is going to be a slow process however I have a hard time. I find myself focusing on the negative vs all the wonderful things about our relationship. Temptation is also all around me. I am trying to be strong but I am weak. I continue to pray for guidance and strength. Please keep my family in your prayers.
 
I just read this thread and it looks like you’re in the process of fixing your marriage now. I’ll continue praying for you both and your kids. God bless you.
 
Prayer to Save Troubled Marriage

Lord, wash all broken families in your precious blood and remove all negative feelings they have for each other and fill them with your constant love.

Lord, take away from them all bitterness, anger and the desire to hurt each other. May they grown strong in your love.

Lord, have mercy on those families where they have no time for Prayer. May they come closer to you through daily family prayer.

Lord, have pity on families where they live only to gratify the flesh. May they grow spiritually.

Lord, have mercy on families who live in selfishness and pride, and where there is no real sharing of all that you have given to them generously. May they live their lives for you.

Lord have mercy on families who suffer because of alcoholism or drug addiction. Lord touch them and heal them. Give to all who are affected, strength and the courage to accept their and to wait patiently for deliverance.

Lord have mercy on couples who do not have a child, a good job, a house to live in. Lord bless them in your kindness and mercy.

Lord we pray for all those who are struggling with sickness, financial problems, and other sufferings. Lord, be merciful to them and help them in their needs.

Lord, we pray that all families may give the first place to Jesus in their hearts and thus become your witnesses.

Lord, give us real sorrow for all our sins and give us the strength to live a virtuous life and to always glorify you. Amen.

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