Posted on 01/31/2009 12:35:19 PM PST by MississippiMan
Dear Lord Jesus,
We pray for your intervention into this marriage. We pray you would give him comfort through this and that she will change her heart.
In Your Name,
Amen
PS have you seen the movie Fire Proof?
You are exceedingly welcome.
Thanks for your kind reply. I never know how those are going to land! LOL.
God’s best to you and yours.
Hugs and prayers.
Prayers for both of you.
Try to get a copy of “Love must be Tough” by James Dobson; it'll give you a Christian battle-plan. It does work. Don't give up your faith and keep praying.
My wife and I also were at the edge of the Abyss with the winds of Hell howling around us. We made it; God softened her heart and convicted her. That was 21 years ago.
prayers incoming.
Quix - I sent a private reply to MM and then read your post. It was a little freaky b/c though you said things quite differently, we both said several of the exact same things.
Wow.
Prayerful bump.
I’m sorry that you are hurting, but you need to give your children more credit. If you raised them as you have indicated, and you are honest with them about this impending separation, their faith in marriage and fidelity should not be damaged. This is not to say that they won’t be emotionally affected by the breakup of their parents ... that pain doesn’t have an age limit and I know this from personal experience. They may question things that you have taught them under the circumstances, but they should be mature, well-balanced and faithful enough to see that your wife is battling something which is clouding her judgment.
MM, you certainly have my prayers.
I have been married to a wonderful and exciting lady for over 36 years. Though, I have also loved and lost in my life too.
I am reluctant to give you advise over the net, in part, because you are understandably guarded with the details of what all has been going on in your relationship.
If you do nothing else, find a person that you can trust, one that you can trust with ‘everything’, and one that you know to have experience and knowledge to guide you. If you are ‘completely’ honest with yourself and with a confidant, you may find that the answer you seek.... is within yourself.
Prayer can help you through very tough times, it can bring miracles to you and others. Having said that, I will not insult God with my crippled and naive understanding of scripture, so I am not one to guide anyone by quoting the bible. There are many things in life wherein God may help you, however, you yourself must be the one to figure out what to do and you are the one that must take appropriate action.
My bride read my post and remarked, “You told him nothing”, I disagree, but it’s about all I can say with such a limited understanding of your given situation. She also commented that you should be sure to get guidance from folks other than friends, as they tend to take sides instead of being objective.
Good luck and God bless. I wish you fair winds and following seas.
Gator113
Spiritual warfare... (Catholic exorcism prayer)
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle
be our defense and safeguard against the wickedness
and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou oh prince
of the heavenly host, cast into hell satan, all of the evil
spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls.
That is such heartbreaking news. May God bless and be with you through all that is before you now.
Praying for you and your family. May God guide, strengthen, and bless you all that eyes shall be opened and hearts shall be tendered to His Will and Way, and that what is good and right shall prevail in your lives.
Saying prayers.
yw. hang in there mississippi.
Prayers for you and your wife. Check out http://www.fireproofmymarriage.com. There’s a link with a number to call if you need marriage help.
I’ve been there myself so I DO TRULY understand. Mine happened in 1980 & I didn’t want to live another day. For 10 years all I could do was to ask God WHY? I finally became convinced that He just had something better for me. For 10 years my fervent prayer was “If You have something better for me, then PLEASE show me so that I’ll understand and have strength”. Although it was very painful, I now understand. He had something GREAT for me but my pain was so intense that I was too blind to see.
Nevertheless, I look back today and KNOW that He was right. I now thank Him daily for the pain that I felt. Trust Him! Someday you too may be writing these same words to someone else that is suffering. God bless you, Keep the faith, Trust Him, Obey Him, Lean on Him, Glorify Him, Love Him & you too will overcome.
I will pray for you and your wife.
If you need an ear, we're here.
Have you gone to your pastor/elders/deacons? If not, you should do so.
Heavenly Father,
We ask first that You would pour out an abundant spirit of peace upon MississippiMan. Lord, remind him through Your Holy Spirit that You are in control of this situation no matter how dire the circumstances may seem at the moment. Through Your grace and mercy may he receive comfort when he most needs it.
Lord, this family is under attack and we humbly ask for Your protection upon each of them. Strengthen them during this time of trial as you gave strength to Christ in His hour of need.
Lord, place Your means of influence in his wife’s path. Speak through those who would give her Christ-like advice. May any ill advice fall on deaf ears and a hardened heart. Soften her heart and spirit again to her husband of 30 years - Your choice for her and for him in this life.
Father, we trust Your will for MississippiMan’s life. We place this burden at Your feet and ask You to carry it for him. Remind him to trust not on his own understanding and to surrender all to You. Show him how he can repair any damage that the daily trials of marriage may have inflicted over these 30 years.
In Jesus Christ’s name we come together as FRiends and believers to ask these things. Thank you Lord for strength, perseverance, and wisdom in this situation. Amen.
MississippiMan, FReepmail me if/when you need an ear. Weigh and separate the advice you’re given according to the Word of God and that only. Remain constantly in prayer. I will be praying for you and your family. ~~Buckeye
I prayed for you both. God bless you and I hope everything works out okay.
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