A Cry from an Abandoned Wife
O God, Father of the fatherless, I call out to you for my abandoned children. I cry from my own loneliness. We know my husband's whereabouts, but we never see him. He took a job far away from us and rarely comes to visit.
It's very confusing for me, Lord. He claims he remains faithful to me and doesn't want a divorce, but thoughts that he may be involved with another woman torture me. Reveal the truth to me, Lord. Show me what to do. give me a constant sense of your presence so I won't feel so alone.
He says he loves the children, but that's not how he acts. He doesn't even send enough support money. My salary barely feeds us; there's little money for extras. I come home from work and have to care for the kids alone. I'm exhausted.
My husband and I are supposed to be a team, God. I need help raising the children. Convict him. Call him to repentance. Refresh his love for us. Bring him home. But if he refuses to come, I know you have promised to be my husband and defender. I am confident you will help us. Thank you, Lord.
Amen
"A Father to the fatherless, a
Defender of widows,
is God in His holy dwelling."
Psalm 68:5
