This thread isn't an extension of my previous posts. I just have noticed a good number of people here are people of faith... church-goers, working with Stephen Ministers, etc. Not intended to be a thread that promotes any faith in particular, but I was wondering if it would be appropriate to start a thread where those so inclined can come specifically to ask prayers for ourselves, for our spouses, for our marriages, and to pray for all those intentions. I know we often offer to pray for each other in each other's threads, but maybe this could be a more intentional place to do it for everyone.
(I am a strong believer in the power of prayer. My circle of family and friends are joining me in a novena for my W starting this Friday. If there are any Catholics (or others!) on the board who wouldn't mind also joining in, I'd love to have you help us storm heaven for her!)
I hope it's okay... I'd like to start this thread by offering a prayer of gratitude for this board, and all the people on it...
"Thank you, Lord - it is in suffering that we grow stronger and closer to you, and it is in community that we find solace and the comfort of your love. Thank you for this community of selfless, giving people - men and women of integrity who are fighting to honor their commitments in spite of often overwhelming obstacles, who love their spouses in spite of rejection and betrayal, and who take time out of their days to support others who are dealing with the same. Please bring strength of heart and mind to all your children here as we move through these trying times, and bring us your peace."
I truly am grateful for all of you. I hope we all can come here to offer prayerful support to each other, and to pray for our spouses as well.
Me: 46 Her: 41 M: 5.5 yrs / S: 20, 18 3/26 W and I meet OW BD: 5/2/2015, she takes off ring W goes to stay with OW 6/26 NC: 9/5 Both moved out: 10/16 I take off my ring and feel... healed: 10/19
