I only came across your thread tonight, but the Faith you exhibited on the first page struck me - please forgive me as I have not had time to go through your entire thread and therefore my post might seem inappropriate but I came across an inspirational email this week which I have posted elsewhere on the board and I "pray" it's of some use to you!
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Children keep crying out to their Mom and Dad saying please, "Stay together for our sakes! Don't leave! We love you. We need you!"
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LORD, RESCUE ME AND MY SPOUSE! -
"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. For your name's sake, O LORD, preserve my life; in your righteousness, bring me out of trouble. In your unfailing love, silence my enemies; destroy all my foes, for I am your servant." Psalm 143:8-12
How often do you hear about a person or persons being rescued from dire circumstances? Last weekend, we heard that London had helicopters and boat crews rescuing hundreds of trapped people on Saturday after rain storms came through Britain, flooding towns and villages. In April, a Greek Cruise Ship in Santorini, Greece hit some rocks and the ship sank after rescuers rescued all 1600 people. There were more than a dozen ships involved in the rescue effort along with navy rescue helicopters, two military transport planes and four warships.
While we are talking about rescuing people, can any of us ever forget the rescue effort that was done in New Orleans in September 2005 following Hurricane Katrina? I do not think any of us will forget watching the television for hours as helicopters and boats rescued so many people from deep waters.
What does "rescue" mean to you? I looked up the word "rescue" in the Nelson's Three-In-One Bible Reference Companion which says: to save or deliver from something perilous.
"Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink, deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Do not let the floodwaters engulf me or the depths swallow me up or the pit close its mouth over me." Psalm 69:14-15
Today, cry out to the Lord for Him to rescue you and your spouse from your pain and suffering that you are going through with your marriage problems. Ask the Lord today to rescue, save and deliver your spouse and family from the enemy's tricks and schemes that are trying to destroy your marriage and all marriages. The enemy is out to steal, kill and destroy you and your loved ones.
Bob and I hear of children who are being tossed to and fro with the waves of selfishness, anger, jealousy, adultery or financial pressures sweeping over their home that has always been known as their haven of protection. What can they do? Children keep crying out to their Mom and Dad saying please, "Stay together for our sakes! Don't leave! We love you. We need you!" So many children around the world are praying for God to do a miracle in their parent's marriage. I know our Lord God hears and sees their heartache and tears.
How did divorce become such an epidemic to hurt and destroy so many families? Our world is winking at sin. Who can rescue families from the storms of divorce? Nothing is too hard for God to do to rescue and restore marriages around the world. Cry out to your Lord for Him to be your refuge and rescue you, your spouse and family.
"Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue, be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me." Psalm 31:2
May you and I pray that all the prodigal spouses, teenagers or young adults around the world who are living in this sin sick world will be rescued from the miry clay. May the Holy Spirit speak to all the prodigals 'to come to their senses', having godly sorrow, repenting, turning from their present sins and go home quickly as the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 did.
May we pray this Lord's Day, "Lord, rescue our spouses, our children and our loved ones from the perils of sin, marriage problems and divorce. Lord, You are the only One that can save them. Nothing is too hard for You. We trust and believe in Your mighty power. Lord, bring salvation to our homes. In Jesus Name we pray. Amen."
I am reminded of the song, written by Fanny J. Crosby, "Rescue The Perishing." May this be your heart's cry for this weekend for thousands of sinners to repent and turn away from their sinful lifestyle. God can lift them up out of the sinking sand of sin and bring them to safety, if they will only call on the mighty Name of Jesus!
RESCUE THE PERISHING
By Fanny J. Crosby and William H. Doane
Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying,
Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;
Weep o'er the erring one, Lift up the fallen,
Tell them of Jesus, the Mighty to Save.
Tho' they are slighting Him, Still He is waiting,
Waiting the penitent child to receive.
Plead with them earnestly, Plead with them gently;
He will forgive if they only believe.
Down in he human heart, Crushed by the tempter,
Feelings lie buried that grace can restore.
Touched by a loving heart, Wakened by kindness,
Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.
Rescue the perishing; Duty demands it.
Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide.
Back to the narrow way Patiently win them;
Tell the poor wand'rer a Savior has died.
Chorus:
Rescue the perishing
Care for the Dying
Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
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"Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off--for all whom the Lord will call." Acts 2:38-39
Pray for a mighty harvest around the world today as we all sing "Rescue The Perishing." As you and I watch the world news may we all realize that none of us have any guarantee for our lives. Every day is truly a gift from God. Pray that all prodigal men and women are convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit who speaks so loudly to sinners to repent and turn their hearts toward Him and then go home now!
Thank you Being Me and Confident me...... so much to think about and so much to lose and so much to gain.
Confident me your post made me weep.. my parents divorced when I was 8 and so this is why I try so hard against all odds to make this work.... and yes I lean on God to help me through or I would be committed by now with how much he does to me.
and Being me.... yes I should go far , far away and I want to but I cannot expalin why I forgive him again and again. Maybe when I love myself enough I will say stop or maybe I just trust God too much? But I also wonder why do I have such a cross to bear and why do I not walk away from someone so sick? Others have stress but they easily turn their back and walk away....
I really love you all and you give me so much to think about..... maybe that is why everyone but my H loves me so much and even perfect strangers b/c I am a child of God and I shine even when he ( my H ) wants to put me in the dark....... Perfect strangers smile at me and help me as if they had known me all their life..... You all are such a blessing to me and I truly Thank God For this website or otherwise I dunno where I would be.....
This is going to be extremely difficult and I have so much to work on.... God help me.... I dunno if I will make the right choice and if he will do this the rest of my life.... I cannot live that way........ Thank you all for your thoughts they mean the world to me........ I am blessed to have such beautiful people in my life........
Love yourself enough to walk away. Love yourself enough to set up boundaries and ignore the spew your sick, sick husband throws your way.
You are valuable NOW. Not after counseling. Your H is looking for you to fill him up, and that's just not possible. Only he can do that.
We do not do things randomly. There is a payoff for *every* action we take even if we aren't aware of it and the action is destructive. What is your payoff for staying with your H?
Even the Bible says you do not have to stay with an abuser or adulterer...you are a child of God. Love yourself enough to stop the abuse.
SD
Me: 40 H: 43 H had EA from 2/06-9/06 Bomb 5/06 Piecing since 9/2006 3/2008: Boundary setting 7/2009: Boundary crossing~dropped my own bomb. 8/2010: Marriage finally on track!
but I came across an inspirational email this week which I have posted elsewhere on the board and I "pray" it's of some use to you!
