Craig, you have a hard road, my friend. I applaud your courage and I know God will give you strength. Your W will watch your "walk" before the Lord, but I would advise you to be careful and not act......you know, "self-righteous" b/c it really turns people off. I know you wouldn't do anything intentionally to hurt her chances of becoming a Christian, but sometimes when it is a loved one, we tend to want to push a little bit. Even my H can say things about me going to Church when I've had to miss b/c of sickness, and it just really works in the opposite way from what he wanted. I know he means well, but it is like he is playing this "game" with me and I know him well enough to read his mind, almost. So, don't try to always get her to go with you to Church or have Bible study and that sort of thing. Leave that up to God. Not that you have....I'm just talking. Just pray and walk the walk.
I do believe it is much easier for a husband to lead his wife to become a Christian than it is for the wife to try to lead her husband. I suppose b/c I am old fashion and think that the man is the natural leader in matters such as that and the wife is a natural responder to his leadership. I know it can be done by the wife, but I think it is hard. I have known some women, personally, that prayed for years, but their H's finally became Christians, so don't give up.
You impressed me from the day you came on the board. I believe God will honor you by trying to live in obedience to Him and stick to what you believe the Bible teaches. You have Him on your side, so how much more do you need?
Take care, and God bless your efforts in your M, Sandi
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
