I look at my M the same way as you. I took up my cross daily and follow after Jesus. The cross of suffering for Christs sake against the fiery darts of the enemy. We knew what is on the other side of the cross "Victory". People think it's easy to go down the wide path but it leads to destruction. Continue to go down the narrow path SMW. I will come in agreement with you for your marriage restoration.
"Suffering is painful but makes you a stronger person".
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support. Much like your wife, my DH has turned away from God--although his turn was more recent than hers.
As you know, it is not an easy path to follow and everyday there is a new struggle to deal with. My children are in great pain and I am entering back into C for myself. I have found a Theophostic Counseling Ministry locally. I would recommend the same for yo. It allows us to heal through the application of the Word o God.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
I think that is a great approach SMW. We need people to stand with us and also Godly wisdom. "Jesus said with men this is impossible; but WITH God all things are Possible". I stand by that scripture in Mt.19:26. People might think we are crazy for standing for our marriage. If we work with God, our situation is possible. I have seen God do the impossible. : )
Sunday at church, the sermon was on the "Marriage Supper". My W was strongly convicted by the HS. The evangelist was explaining how ppl say I do in a natural marriage but don't commit. He said just because you say I do doesn't mean anything. You display works behind the word Do. He further explained how ppl say I DO to Jesus but think that is all they have to do.. You get where the message was going.. W ended up going to the altar call crying etc. When W got home, she tricked me into giving her my wedding band and told me she wasn't giving it back the next day. I was stunned!! I just don't understand how ppl can act that way immediately after weeping at the altar. I know who I'm fighting against. "We are fighting against flesh and blood".
"Suffering is painful but makes you a stronger person".
Are you praying the Armor of God on your family daily? Have you read Power of a Praying Husband and Praying Through the Deeper Issues of Marriage? I have Power of a Praying Wife. This past week has been nuts and I have not been as diligent in my prayers as I would have liked to be. Have you found Rejoice Marriage Ministries online? they are a wonderful testimony to God's ability to restore dead marriages.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
I visited Rejoice Ministries when the after the bomb.. It was very inspiring and encouraged me lots. Yeah, I have been praying and fasting often. God has been faithful! I have learned to learn and trust in the lord more during this trial. This experience has purged me and strengthened me lots in my walk. I have been "Believing for the Impossible" for over a year now, and I will not give in to the enemy. "No weapon formed against our marriages shall prosper". It will if we allow it too by believing the lies and tricks of Satan. The enemy wants us to take our eyes off Jesus and focus on the problems. We will definately fail if we get side tracked.. Let be encouraged because IF GOD BE For us, who shall be against us!! We are children of the Creator and are royal kings,queens,princes and princess by the blood of Jesus.
"Suffering is painful but makes you a stronger person".
anyways, just saying hi, I know we talk, so I'm not on here much, but God bless you and let every part of your body glorify God, as you always do!
Me 33 H 34 S9 S3 M 6 yrs (2gether 11 yrs) EA/PA 1/2006 DB 5/2006 H wants D 6/2006 H wants ME 8/2006 H "said" PA/EA over 8/2006 H erased OW off phone! 2/2007
"It is far better 2 choose humility & change oneself, than 2 wait in vain trying 2 chang someone else."
Have you read Praying Through the Deeper Issues of Marriage? I have Power of a Praying Wife.
I will have to get that one. I got Power of a Praying Wife also.... I like to have very specific things to pray about over my H, such as attitude, his mind, etc. It's taught me how to pray on a deeper level. I also use Rejoice Ministries as a staple of my devotions everyday. She is another amazing lady!
Even though I haven't posted, I have kept up with your sitch. You are always a great example of a PMA and unwavering faith. I always feel encouraged and strengthed when I read your sitch and your outlook.
Me:28, first M H: 33, second M Married: 08/08 Bomb: 10/08 H filed D and deployed: 12/08 Served: 04/09 I deploy: 07/09 Hearing date: 08/09
I haven't read either one of them FC,but they sounds like great books. I just read "Tough Love Hurts" by James Dobson. It was an awesome book. I really found alot of my actions pushed my W away further. It is great that we go from Glory to Glory in Jesus. We can be a better person today than we were yesterday.
"Suffering is painful but makes you a stronger person".
