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 nhispeace |
10-27-2004 @ 12:46 AM |
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I have seen attacks on marriage many times on these boards. That attack I take personally. My own marriage has just went through a severe attack. But God told me to take a stand. And it hurt. My husband wanted a divorce because he had feelings for a younger woman. I knew something was wrong. We were trying to relocate and I thought it was just the stress even though I heard adultry in the Spirit. He did not follow through with the feelings with this woman but he had the guilt.
I wanted to move back to TX to be near my family but that door did not open. After he said divorce, I just wanted to go no matter what. But God said stay. And I did. My husband began to verbally abuse me. He has been away from God for many years and refuses to come back. But God promised me a Christian marriage.
Well, just recently my husband began to reach out to me. I just continued to be a loving wife. He says he wants things to work out. And we are talking and making some needed changes. I know God is working. But I do not expect perfection overnight. But when God says do it, you do it. He told me to go to a special place in Him when my husband became vervally abusive. I found that place of peace but even that took time to find. I have learned what real Godly peace is. Peace is a place where you feel comfort even when the storm is rising or the bombs are falling. I praise Him for that place.
For those of you going through this pain, I offer a prayer.
Father, in the name of Jesus, send your peace and most of all your wisdom to your hurting couples. Give them what they need to resolve their differences. And God turn the tide on these demonic attacks. Turn the tide in our favor. Let us lead a wave of family restoration in this your body, Lord Jesus. Take back what has been lost and restore it completely in Jesus name, I pray. Praise be to you for all you are doing and will continue to do for this cause. You created marriage as a holy union and you will see it blessed. Thank you, God.
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| skypirate |
10-27-2004 @ 11:03 AM |
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"THE THORN IN THE FLESH: Hope for all who struggle with impossible conditions", written by R.T. Kendall is a must read for all who struggle. I too struggle in marriage. My father-in-law sent me this book and it has changed my perspective forever.
If you've ever wondered, "Why God, why?", then this book is for you.
His grace amazes me.
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| breasmom |
10-27-2004 @ 12:08 PM |
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I geuss this should go under the testimonies but since we are on the subject I'll put it here.
I have been trying to get my husband to go to counseling for almost a year but he never would go. Before we seperated my husband was on the worship team at his church but I never felt comfortable there.I knew God was leading me to the church I currently go to, dispite everyone saying I should be whereever my husband is.
So yesterday morning we got in a huge fight over who is going to get what in the divorce. Finally he made said "Are you happy at your church? Do you feel comfortable there? 'Cause I'm gonna fix it." In a very threatning tone of voice, as if he was going to cause trouble for me. I drove down to the church and he was already there. Not causing trouble, but getting a good dose of counseling. We got to talk over a few things and it turned out pretty good.
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| skypirate |
10-28-2004 @ 8:41 AM |
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I geuss this should go under the testimonies but since we are on the subject I'll put it here.
I have been trying to get my husband to go to counseling for almost a year but he never would go...I drove down to the church and he was already there. Not causing trouble, but getting a good dose of counseling. We got to talk over a few things and it turned out pretty good.
I needed to hear your testimony. I too am separated. God is able. His ways are higher than mine and ALL things, good or bad, are working for me.
I'M AT WAR AGAINST FORCES THAT I CAN NOT SEE. BUT GOD CAN! I'M NOT GOING DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT. IF I WERE TO LET GO NOW, WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN, MY WIFE WILL WONDER WHY I DIDN'T FIGHT HARDER AND KEEP THE FAITH.
I'M GOING TO LET GO, AND LET GOD. IN THE MEANTIME, I'M SHARPENING MY SWORD!
I suggest everyone else here do the same.
This message was edited by skypirate on 10-28-04 @ 3:38 PM
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| breasmom |
10-28-2004 @ 5:31 PM |
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I am sharpening my sword as well. A friend reminded me today that we know we are on the right path when satans attacks get more severe. Just some food for though 
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| skypirate |
10-28-2004 @ 8:28 PM |
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I am sharpening my sword as well. A friend reminded me today that we know we are on the right path when satans attacks get more severe. Just some food for though
Oh WOMAN!!! You have just confirmed for me!!! Praise God, Praise God, Praise God!!! Oh, I knew it but just needed someone else to say it! Oh, thank you Jesus!
I'm battling for my marriage and after the talk with God tonight, I thought I was strengthened. My wife called and my faith was given a good kick. Thanks for sharing.
I'm a U.S. Marine and I fight for a living for crying out loud! There are no bullets in spiritual warfare but boy does it hurt!
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| breasmom |
10-28-2004 @ 9:57 PM |
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I'm a U.S. Marine and I fight for a living for crying out loud! There are no bullets in spiritual warfare but boy does it hurt!
I second that!
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| Called |
05-05-2005 @ 8:29 AM |
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Hi
Takes a lot for me to share this but it seems like you guys here are no strangers to marriage's battleground.
I'm still trying to stand after being bombed many times by my spouse. Apparently, he likes his own kind as well, as I found out from other people. He still keeps me around as "money in the bank" (that savings account only tapped into in rainy days). After many years of abuse, I was finally able to ask my husband for a divorce. I prayed, fasted, stood, did all I could do but I felt I just kept dieing (spell?), there was no grace left.
I'm going to testify on the grace of God. I know we pray for grace, talk about grace, even kid around about grace but let me tell you about the "grace that is sufficient"....
Without getting to much into horrible details (forgetting those things which are behind) there were (& still are) moments where you don't have time to send up even a little popcorn prayer, those times when bombs are being dropped, God is standing there next to me and like a bucket of water He pours out His love and grace over me, completely saturating me. Walking with God for many years, NEVER have I EVER felt anything like this, thank you Jesus.
This has been a horrible trial, a thorn in the flesh is almost an understatement! But it was through this trial that I grew closer to God, felt God in a special & awesome way that I might not have experienced any other way.
His love and grace is sooo real. Stay close to Him & He will sustain you. He will bring you out of the fire smelling like a rose.
I'm going to dust myself off & keep walking with my God.
Those of yous that are still in the battlegrounds....
"Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning"
it may seem like a long night but dawn is just minutes away, hang in there. Check out all that God says about overcomers.
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