Recipe for a Military Wife

[StrgMarvelousWmn]

Mind--

I have often wondered if I needed to be somewhere else on the forums, but you are the second newcomer in a week to have posted to me that you found my journey inspiring and encouraging. Obviously, I am where God needs me to be at this moment. If my mess can inspire one person not to give up, to hold strong for the sanctity of their marriage and the covenant vow made before God, than I feel like I have in some small way served His kingdom, as I can never repay the blessings He has given me in my life.

D17s are so much fun--NOT! Mine is actually almost talking to me again, so that is a plus.

Enjoy the love dare. I hit a point in the book where logistically it was truly impossible for me to continue, due to DH's deployment. Did you see Fireproof? It is still at a couple of theaters and comes out on DVD in January. Check a local Christian bookstore--they will have it on presale.

Getting into the Word will help to transform you into the person God wants you to be. The neat thing is, when we change, those around us will change in response to our changes. In many instances, that turns into a win-win situation.

I'd like to recommend another website to you--for spiritual strength. It is Rejoice Marriage Ministries. Its founders were divorced after 19 years of marriage, then remarried each other 2 years later. Listen to the radio station that live feeds through the website. Both Bob and Charlyne, the founders, have kind, gentle voices that sooth a weary heart and mind.

I will keep you and yours in my prayers, may I do so now?
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Heavenly Father--I exalt Your name and give thanks for the many blessings You bestow daily on my life. This new friend you have guided to me is just one more example of a blessing bestowed. Through her kind words, You have once again reaffirmed my calling to stand for the restoration of my marriage, as well as to offer support, prayers, and guidance to those in similar circumstances.

Lift up my sister is Christ as she faces the days and months ahead. While the struggle seems hard and uphill, give her the strength to stay her course. Wrap her children in your sheltering arms, protecting them for the storms that are tossing around them. Build a hedge of thorns between her husband and whatever temptations he is facing that are plaguing their marriage. Tear down every stronghold by the power of the Promise contained in Your Word, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and the shed blood of your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen

SMW