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Hi Ladies, Little help here. Encouragement and prayer for my husband and I. He’s been out of the house for over 9 months. We didn’t speak much for the first 6, but then we started dating. He is very quiet about what is happening in him. I’ve asked for him to come home, his comment is ‘his working on it’. Between work and what every else I may only meet up with him a couple hours a week. This is so hard. I know this is little information for you all to go on, but how and how long do I keep going like this.
Comment by gina — May 20, 2009 @ 9:44 pm
We are being called to move back to MO (we currently live in SC) to minister to family there. This is a huge leap of faith for us right now because we are leaving good friends, a good church, beautiful home and great jobs to do this but we know this is what we are supposed to do and we want to be faithful. Recently, a close unsaved family member’s husband was murdered and we know we need to be there SOON to help her and her son. So, the time table has been moved up for us CONSIDERABLY! In fact, we are going from moving in a couple months to a year to now being there in 5 weeks. Please pray for us as we give comfort and share the truth with our family, as we live my parents (whom we have a good relationship but living with someone is hard), fiances, find jobs etc. Thanks for the prayers! Praying for you Gina!
Comment by natesmomma76 — May 24, 2009 @ 4:25 am
Gina,
I can only offer you prayer an encouragement for you and also prayer for your husband for the Lord to help him. Thankfully the Lord does help us here. I went through a time I had to sort things out and the Lord DID help, no other person was able to do what the Lord did.
Heavenly Father I lift up this marriage to you. Lord I ask that as you work here that you put a hedge of protection around this marriage. Holy Spirit comfort, strengthen and direct both partners with Your wisdom. Lord I thank you and ask for your healing power on this marriage in Jesus Name Amen.
Comment by iamloved60 — May 24, 2009 @ 5:43 am
My husband’s father is dying and they have not had a good relationship. My father-in-law was been harsh and critical of my husband,rarely ever saying that he loved him and never apologizing for anything. My husband can never seemed to please his dad. Over the past year or so my husband has been in counseling to learn to think differently (“You are valuable, you are worthy of love,” etc.) Although my husband is a Christian, the concept of God as a father has been very difficult. I have been praying that my husband will know the truth (about his value as God’s child and God’s true character as a father) and that the truth would set him free. Please pray for peace and some kind of resolution or words of affirmation from his father before he dies and that God would give me wisdom to encourage and support my husband the best way possible. (Btw his mom just died suddenly 2 months ago.)
Comment by want2b — May 24, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Please Pray for my husband and I. he walked out on me almost two weeks ago. There have been issues, such as me complaining a lot and feeling not important to him, and him being wrapped up in politics, and neiter of us spoke with the other. Then he just got most of the electronics and his clothes, called a friend of mine to tell her what he did so she would pick me up at work, and then left me a note and his ring on the computer desk and went to his Mom’s. I know he still cares, as he is paying the house bills for two months and paying for a three month supply of my medications, and also told me I would have insurance until he filed for divorce, and that he’s ‘in no big rush to do that’ .
I don’t believe in divroce, and would like to talk to him and work things out. Right now, he dosen’t believe us getting back together would be ‘comfortable or sustainable’, but I believe that is Satan talking. I beleive that Satan has his claws in my husband and I have to pray them out of him, and pray my husband back into our home and marriage. Please join me in prayer. Thank you!
PS, Gina, I am praying for you–your story gives me hope, just when I needed it and was having a bad day. Thank you!
Comment by mynkychelle — May 24, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
My husband and I prayed individually and together, asking God if we should marry each other. Neither one of us saw/heard a ‘no’, so we proceeded. At the ceremony I wanted to say NO, we need to wait. But I chickened out. I don’t want to hurt his feelings. But my feelings of love have all but disappeared. I want them back. We are praying. I almost feel we should get an annulment, (we’ve only been married 2 weeks) and step back. I don’t know what to do.
S in Texas (kobishiba)
Comment by kobishiba — May 24, 2009 @ 2:44 pm
Growing up in a single parent home I, I grew up seeing very strong women. I was taught as a women you can do it all, be aggressive and strong when it comes to what you want. As a result, I struggle from time to time with learning how to be silent, and respectful when it comes to my husband. Please pray I will learn to respect HIm. pray as well that the LORD provides a ‘older’ woman, or shall I say more seasoned mom to come into my life and teach me how to love my husband, love my child and be a more diligent worker at home!
Thank you for all of your encouraging email on how to love my husband..for now the LORD has provided though you a Titus 2 relationship
I am so thankful for that
Comment by justlife — May 24, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
Please be in prayer for our family. We are on a journey to Jeremiah! Jeremiah is 1 year old and has severe cerebral palsy and visual dysfunction and we are working hard to raise the funds to adopt him and bring him home from Taiwan. PLEASE be in prayer for us, for our fundraisers, for ideas for fundraisers, for favor with folks to help and mostly for Jeremiah and the his needs to all be met and him to come home soon! If you want to see pictures of jeremiah you can follow our blog
Thanks
Tami
http://www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com
Comment by Tamijoysisemore — May 25, 2009 @ 10:06 am
For Kobishiba, Before you break your vow of marriage, I encourage you to see a licensed Christian counsellor. The Lord always wants us to know ourselves better so we can give our hearts to Him more fully…there are many things in this situation that will open your eyes to your own life and soul, and whether you divorce or not, to break a vow without getting some trustworthy counselling is not wise, unless there is abuse (violence or emotional battering). Bless you.
Comment by mari — May 26, 2009 @ 2:57 am
justlife, I too come from I single mother’s home, were I not only saw the example of a strong woman that was not to be questioned and did not compromise, but none of a submissive woman or learn conflict skills. Have you read the book Captivating. I read it recently. It has more to do with a woman relationship with Christ than specifically marriage, this is where I think we all need to start. But it wasn’t until this book that I think I really saw myself as I can come across. In one section it discusses a woman attitude coming across as ‘Back off, I’ve got this.’ I can think one one night that if those weren’t my exact words, they’re close. I’m now trying to back peddle through 13 years of marriage and telling my husband “I get it”, I won’t be perfect but I want you to take your place as head of this household. I’m asking him to make decisions, about the kids, the house, and finances. I’m not sure he believes I’m sincere, or that it will last, or that at this point he wants to. (How can I encourage him?) I love my husband and am praying for him and his salvation, I’m also looking at my children, how am I treating my sons and what is my daughter learning from me. And trying to take one day at a time with Christ in the lead.
mynkychelle, I’m spending more time with my Bible, and have read a couple of books beside Captivating. As I shared, it has to do with a woman relationship with Christ. I thought I had an understanding and foundation. What I found was, He has a lot left to teach me if I’m willing to learn. In regards to my marriage, I’ve used this time to look at myself, what my role was in the way things happened and have owned up to them. I don’t know if it will make the difference in my marriage but it’s what I need to do for Christ. I am praying for you and your husband.
Comment by gina — May 27, 2009 @ 7:16 am
I have a prayer request: If you could please pray that I find a part time job soon with a decent wage, so I can work while going to school without having to worry about how we are going to pay our bills when my unemployment runs out. I did get an extension, but it will run out permanently eventually.
Comment by LauraLee17 — May 27, 2009 @ 2:13 pm
I have a prayer request for a friend. She married a Christian (she thinks). The last 2 years, he hasn’t been interested in s@x (maybe 4 times a year?) She finally found out that he’s been having an affair and confronted him with it. All he said is, “You don’t have proof.” He is obviously unrepentant. She will not divorce him and wants to win him back. She has the Created to be His Helpmeet book and I hope started reading it. Please pray for wisdom and healing for this relationship, and that God would convict him (and her of what she did wrong in her marriage) and bring him back. Thank you.
Comment by WI Cheesehead — May 28, 2009 @ 9:18 pm
KOBISHIBA, I just recently got married and we had to attend pre-marital classes beforehand. The one thing that we learned and that I continue to learn everyday is love is NOT a feeling, it’s a commitment. Our pastor told us that “Marriage is a life-long commitment to love an inperfect person.” Draw close to the Lord and He will give you the answers.
You may not always “feel” in love, but the Lord can do ANYTHING! Watch Fireproof…it’s a great movie for couples. May God bless you and your husband.
Comment by jessicacrandell — May 31, 2009 @ 9:20 am
My brother and sister in law just lost their baby boy. she was 4 1/2 months pregnant. please pray for comfort for them and our family as we deal with this tragic loss. Thanks
Comment by blessedchick — May 31, 2009 @ 1:35 pm
Hi Ladies.. I’ve read thru your prayer requests, and hope that you know that I will be praying for you. My husband is battling clinical depression… he was headed out the door a little over a year ago… it was terrible… I came across a book “Cracking the Communication Code”.. it was GREAT… it’s about how women need love, and men need respect, which they often don’t get from their wives… I started following his suggestions, and my husband is still not healed, but with my showing respect the best that I can, my relationship with God is so much better, and we have been getting along all right.. For any who are interested in finding out more about this, I will attach a link here… many have heard of “The Love Dare” book, from the movie “Fireproof”… but there is a new book for women called “The Respect Dare”… mine will be arriving today…I’m waiting anxiously for the delivery truck today. Any Prayers are much appreciated… please pray for my strength, and for healing for my husband (mind, body and spirit). Depression has deceived him into thinking that our marriage is as good as over, because he does not “love” me anymore. Website: http://therespectdare.com/ (about the book) also: http://www.loveandrespect.com/ (for Cracking the Communication code)
Facebook Challenge: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=103470810863#/group.php?gid=103470810863
Comment by SuzyQ — June 1, 2009 @ 6:34 am
Hello!
My husband and I are currently in the process of looking to buy our first home. Ideally, we would like to close by Dec. 1st to qualify for the first time home buyers tax credit. We know God is able! I would also like prayer for our schooling. We both are considering returning to school and somewhere in the future having children. We just need the Lord to help us sort things out. We want to do His will and follow along with His timing. Thanks!
Comment by Tynishadvs — June 1, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
My prayers go out to all of you. I ask that you pray for my dear friend, her husband, and their children. Their eldest daughter has attempted suicide for the second time. She is in treatment for the moment, but when she is released, my friend will face the challenge of caring for a child she cannot trust, and trying to keep life as normal as possible in her marriage and for the other children. They are surrounded by people who love them, and they have a faith community too, but this is a very frightening, very lonely road.
I have three children of my own, and I cannot begin to comprehend the fear they live with. Please join me in praying for grace and wisdom for them, for their daughter, and for everyone who is charged with helping them.
Comment by vbock — June 7, 2009 @ 3:43 pm
Hello Ladies,
I am new here. I am so encouraged by what I see on this page. It’s such a blessing to me! My marriage has a long story. I won’t share it here, maybe there is somewhere else on this website I can share.
I am here to ask for prayer. My Mom is coming for a visit. This makes me anxious and I am not looking forward to it. The last time my family and I were with her things went bad and never really were resolved. For several reasons she drives me crazy! A long list unfortunately but more importantly she doesn’t try to get along or understand my husband. He, in the past hasn’t been very good about trying his best around her either. He has assured me he will do certain things to help keep the peace. I need prayer for my Mom, for me and hubby and for her time here. She’ll be here in 3 weeks for 10 days.
Thank you.
Comment by PottersClay — June 15, 2009 @ 3:53 am
My former fiance and I recently reunited and are planning to marry in the next couple months. We love each other dearly and God has been working miracles in our relationship as well in each of us individually. We have just begun the Love Dare challenge after learning of it from the movie & ministry Fireproof. I’ve read through many of these prayer requests and I challenge you ladies to take the Love Dare with your husbands as well, we are already seeing beautiful changes. Please support our relationship with your prayers. In the past we have both put each other through much heart ache because of our selfishness and pride. I truly believe that God has washed us clean of our old selves and is making us new. May your marriages be blessed and restored. Thank you.
Comment by jesuslives8 — June 21, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
This comment is for “PottersClay” I can completely empathize with your situation. One of the reasons for my fiance and my breakup was my mother. It sounds like you and I have similar relationships with our mothers. Mine was very abusive to me as a child and to some degree as an adult. My fiance helped me address these issues and since that time rather than her finding any fault in her self.. she instead chooses to blame him for my confronting her about the past and refusing to pretend everything was perfect. I can no longer live that lie, I had to live it all my childhood and as an adult I simply won’t and I also won’t let her continue these old behaviors with my children. She does not accept any responsibility for the past or the present, that is her choice. I can only control me and how I react. So, again I empathize with you and your husband PottersClay. I have this to say, you have chosen to be married to your husband and your mother needs to respect that and your marriage. Love her with boundaries if she can not respect you and your husbands relationship, don’t let it add anymore stress to it. I know this is difficult, believe me, I know. But I believe it is the correct action to take and pray for her. This is what I am about to undertake, because I refuse to let her continue to control my life or my choices. I know (just as you know what is best for you) what is best for me and my children. When I look at the big picture, I realize that I am going to spend many, many more years with my soon to be husband (God willing) what is best for “us” is what I must focus on. My mom is not a Christian. My fiance and I are. I can and will continue to pray and love my mom… that is all I can do.. and it is enough. I hope this helped.
Comment by jesuslives8 — June 21, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
Hello,
My husband and I have been struggling with infertility for more than three years.
This week we are undergoing an IVF. The doctor says our chances of succeeding are just 5% according to statistics but we know that with God everything is possible. Please pray for a miracle so we can have a healthy child.
Thanks.
God bless
Carolina
Comment by Cuchita — June 22, 2009 @ 5:57 am
I am a newly married woman and have just discovered what a high sex drive I have and my husband has none. I don’t know how to fix it. I pray that we can find middle ground but I am frequently left feeling unloved and unattractive. This is the first year of our marriage and I thought we would be all over each other but instead I am rejected on a daily basis. I always looked forward to being married and enjoying sex with my husband because it is a gift from God. Satan wants me to think it’s a gift I am not meant to have. My husband blamed a medication he was taking but now that he is off of the medication there has been no change. We talk about it but he only gets frustrated with me. It’s like having sex is a chore to him and for me I just feel like it brings us close. Please pray for us. I know God is good and He has a solution.
Comment by ChristineEB — June 28, 2009 @ 5:52 pm
Please pray for my husband and I. We moved to NC from MN just over a year ago and are still struggling to find a church home. There is a small church we’ve been attending since early spring which my husband absolutely loves and he is really starting to make connections whereas I’m struggling. I am slowly making connections with women but still feel “alienated.” Everyone has children or they are pregnant, but we do not although we are on a waiting list to adopt (which is another prayer need).
My struggle with the church are the sermons and music. This is a Calvary Chapel church so the sermons go verse by verse which is fine with me but I’m really bored with the sermons. The pastor is very new and I struggle to understand what point he is trying to make and the relevance of what he is saying. The music – well, that is just too slow for contemporary music and I wish they would pick it up in tempo.
Our private and couple devotional time has also suffered. We used to pray every night together while cuddling which I really miss. My heart is sad. I feel at times that I can no longer talk to my husband about where my heart is and what I’m feeling. I really want to get back to having a devotional time.
On the adoption front… Lately I’ve been feeling we shouldn’t adopt. If we can’t keep on track with our “family” devotional, how can we raise a child up in the Word of God? Maybe we aren’t meant to have a family. There is no money to pay for the adoption and maybe that is also a sign.
Comment by SunnyGirl — July 5, 2009 @ 7:08 am
Hello all. I could use a little prayer and encouragement right now. Recently, I’ve been thinking about having my tubes tied but I’m very conflicted. My husband is 90% sure that this is what he wants to do but I’m nowhere near that close. We have 2 sons together as well as his daughter that we are raising. She’s mine in every way but biologically and she’s been with us for 5 years now. I love her dearly but there is still a part of me that wants a biological daughter. Our youngest son is 2 and I seriously thought he was going to be a girl while I was pregnant with him. If he had been, I probably would’ve gotten my tubes tied then. So why am I even considering this if I’m not sure? I just think it would take alot of stress off of my family if we don’t ever have to worry about getting pregnant. He worries about it more than he says but I believe it has an impact on our sex life. I feel like if God wants me to have a biological daughter, He’ll give me one regardless of what I do. I could just use some prayer and encouragment. Thanks for listening.
Tisha
Comment by StillTryin4Us — July 5, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
Please pray for my family. After 29 years of marriage, I have decided I have had enough. I am tired of living with a man who is more concerned with outward appearances, what others think, than of his family. We have run a family business that barely supports us and our employees, and this year has taken its toll on me physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Our children are grown, but my husband won’t accept that they are adults. This morning was the last straw. Our 24 year old son had been staying with us over the summer after school let out (he is trying to finish his bachalor’s degree.) Sunday he drove up to Salem, where he is attending college, to stay with his younger brother while he had a job interview. He didn’t get the job.
Last night he was supposed to drive home. It was late and he was upset by the way the person handling the interview treated him. At 3:30 am I realized that he hadn’t made it home yet. At 5:30 I woke up my husband, who’s first response was an angry, he stayed with his girlfriend, I don’t want him in my house anymore.
I won’t go into details, but we had an argument over that. I am just tired of the only emotion he has is anger. I went to him for reassurance, and comfort, and he was an angry jerk. He never comforts me. I don’t sleep longer than 4 hours, and he has no understanding that I am worried and upset by all that is going on. I have been there for him whenever he needs me. I have been abused by him physically and emotionally and I am tired. I can’t live like this anymore. I hate him. I want out. Please pray for me for wisdom and the strength to do what is right.
Karen
Comment by klynneLindsay — July 30, 2009 @ 5:50 am
I have not been up here in months and months. But I need to ask you ladies to pray for my son and his family. My daughter in law is pregnant, with their 6th child. She has for some reason, decided she doesn’t want my son around anymore. She is acting very strangely. He hopes it is just hormonal. He is not living at home, she has requested a restraining order, the hearing is on Tuesday Aug 25th. Be praying he will be able to convince the judge she needs an evaluation of her physical and mental state. He is at his wits end, she has disappeared with the children after making him leave the home. It is a real mess at the moment. Beyond understanding.
I know the Holy One is in control, even when it appears things are quite out of control.
Comment by rebbetzin — August 22, 2009 @ 5:58 am
I would like prayer. This weekend, my husband and his friend and the friend’s 18 yo son (Joe) went up to have a guy’s weekend at our summer property. Joe was riding our ATV around the trails and crashed and is severely hurt. He was flown to the UW Madison hospital and he is in Neuro ICU. It’s supposed to be the best hospital he can be at. Please pray for protection, healing and restoration. And pray for my husband. He may have made a poor decision that could cost him his job, and he feels very guilty about what happened to Joe, even though his dad was there and gave permission. I have seen God’s hand in this whole weekend, even beforehand. The family are not Christians and my husband has witnessed to the dad numerous times without any fruit. The mom, in tears, said, “When Joe gets better, we want to come to church with you.” This is such an answer to prayer! So we’re trusting that God is using a tragic situation for His glory.
Comment by WI Cheesehead — August 24, 2009 @ 8:23 am
I got some good news this morning about Joe. When they brought him out of sedation (they do that every hour), instead of struggling against them, he gave the thumbs up sign. PTL!
Comment by WI Cheesehead — August 25, 2009 @ 5:03 am
Okay, I’m sorry to be constantly coming back here, but other stuff came up this afternoon. They decided to test Joe’s motor coordination and he can’t move one foot and one hand (possibly), I think. The neurosurgeon is not sure if there was brain stem “damage”? Plus he has a fever that is climbing, which could mean infection. Thank you for continuing to pray. I think it’s going to be a long road ahead, and we want to do anything to help.
Comment by WI Cheesehead — August 25, 2009 @ 3:20 pm
I have been a stay-at-home-mom since our daughter was born. Now that she is in school, my husband is wanting me to get a full-time job. As far as I know, we do not “NEED” the extra money but it would be a nice cushion and would allow us to do some maintenance, etc. to our house, put away in savings, etc…
Last year I substituted and volunteered at our daughter’s school a lot which helped bring in SOME income and allowed me to get to know the teachers & staff and let them get to know me. The only thing I did not like about it was the unpredictability of it. I never really knew what my day would hold until I dropped our daughter at school, so I could not really PLAN my day which kind of hurt my productivity.
I have been praying about this a lot (and have been appyling for jobs). I am all FOR getting a job, but I think it would be best if I could work at a school where I can have the same schedule as our daughter so at least I would not have to put her in after-school or summer care. I have not been able to find anything yet. I know that the right job is out there somewhere. I am trying to be patient, waiting for The Lord to reveal His plan to me. I also need prayer for an open heart and mind – that I will not be close-minded so that whatever opportunity God does bring my way I will be open to pursuing it and that I will not be afraid or intimidated or dig my heals in to resist change. I also pray the same for my husband – that IF God does NOT have a FULL-TIME job in my future, that my husband will be pleased with this and that he will not be worried about the monetary aspect of it.
Thank you for your prayers.
Comment by FollowingHim — August 30, 2009 @ 4:10 am
1st I am praing for Joe, his family and yours WI Cheesehead!
2nd
I would like prayer for my husband. Our story is kinda long. He has been laid off since May. He’s finally getting some interviews and while this is awesome, it really wears him out and has been mentally exhausting. His field is very tough when it comes to interviews. For some reason they really grill people in interviews though there actual job never requires them to think like they want them to during an interview. ANYWAY, he suffers from cognitive impairment due to 9 closed head injuries. Now he’s still one of the smartest people I know but it’s hard for him to interview for such long periods with such technically detailed stuff.
Thanks for your prayers for my husband!
Comment by PottersClay — August 30, 2009 @ 7:23 am
Generous Women,
Please I need prayer. My husband and my sex life stinks. We have been married for just over a year and tried only a handful of times to be truly intimate. I want so badly to be an amazing lover, however, every time we do try all I think of is “rape”. It is so painful and uncomfortable. I truly believe this is Satan messing with my head, but I can’t get him go leave my thoughts. When I have asked for advice in the past, other wives have told me to pray and increase my foreplay. We do for the longest time. I feel in the mood and we try, it is horrible. I end of crying every time which makes me want to try less and less. I feel like a horrible wife because all my husband gets is a handjob or a blowjob. That is not what I want at all. I think what makes it even worse, is I am on medications that suppress my sex drive. My husband and I waited until marriage to have sex. We talk about our needs and wants ALL the time. When it comes down to it, nothing can help the pain I feel. Please pray for me and my husband. Please.
Comment by NewWife1 — August 30, 2009 @ 10:51 am
I am a wife, mother of 4, & caretaker of my brother, who has had a stroke & now lives with us. I suffer from BiPolar & PTSD. My meds need adjusting, but I need to find a new psychiatrist. So my BiPolar is out of control & I have been physically ill a lot lately. Makes it hard to take care of a family. I need to get healthy & find hope again. I love my husband, but my conditions are stressing us both out, so we are constantly snapping at each other. Please pray for us! Thanks in advance!
Comment by Mommysmiles — August 30, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
Please pray for my husband and I. We have been married for three years and due to high blood pressure and problems in his back, we have struggled with impotence all throughout our marriage. God has truly been faithful in drawing us together in many ways allowing us to be intimate in other ways, but we desire to have children someday and so we are praying for God’s healing hand to work in this area of our marriage. We would so appreciate the prayers of God’s people in this area of our lives. Thank you so much, and God bless!
Comment by SUZANNEBEHR — August 31, 2009 @ 5:38 am
Hello Ladies,
I don’t know where to turn right now. I’ve written before for prayer. My husband and I separated for almost a year, he moved back home, and the I found the full evidence of his full blown affair. He is in a low place and I am now finding evidence of drug abuse, more today. I don’t know what to do. I know I need to do something, but … It’s overwhelming at the moment.
Thank you for praying, I’ll catch you all up as things unfold.
Comment by gina — September 8, 2009 @ 11:30 am
Posted for Sara:
Please pray for my 4 year old nephew was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease … he is now getting treatment for it in the hospital so please lift him up in your prayers tonight. His name is Rj. Thanks. Its very curable but just a lot a 4 year old has to go through.
Comment by The Generous Wife — September 27, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
My husband is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He served for 13 1/2 years. He was medically separated due to an injury that occurred while overseas. He has four bulging disks in his c-spine and he is not a candidate for surgery. He deals with pain on a daily basis, even with the narcotics he is taking. Because of his injury, it has been hard for him to work. He is currently working at a fast food restaurant but his hours have been cut to almost nothing. He can only handle working 2-3 hours. He has muscle spasms and fatigue all the time. Although we are thankful he has a job, it is not paying the bills. We keep looking for a job opportunity, but so far nothing has come up. He has sent in paperwork to the Air Force to request medical retirement but we have not heard anything yet. My husband wanted to make serving our country his career. Please pray for him as he struggles daily with the pain and the loss of his dream job. Please pray for our family. We have two small children. It’s been two years since we left the Air Force. It’s been a huge adjustment for both of us trying to find our purpose in life again. It’s very difficult watching my husband endure the pain. I feel like I can’t depend on him like I need to because of his injury. He’s limited in what he can do. He likes to stay up all night and sleep during the day. It’s very frustrating. I could go on and on about how life is hard right now, but I won’t because many of us have it hard. Thank you for your prayers! I’m praying for all of you as well.
Comment by sara35 — October 20, 2009 @ 6:09 am
Help! My marriage is in danger. My husband has a pornography addiction. He has been struggling with it our entire 7 year marriage and I can’t take it anymore. His view on sex are unhealthy and his expectations are becoming more and more unreasonable.
Comment by lronngren — November 16, 2009 @ 5:28 am
hello, ladies.
i truly believe there is power in women praying for women so what better place to share this burden? i have a 2.5 yr old daughter. i had a miscarriage 2 months ago. a few days ago my husband told me that he is done with having children (he has a 14 yr old from a previous marriage). his heart is completely closed to the matter. i have such a strong desire in my heart and soul to have another child. i am completely devastated and i am angry with my husband. i find it hard to believe that it would be god’s will for us NOT to have another child so i am praying that, if this is the case, he will close my heart to another child as well and remove this anger and resentment i have towards my husband. but if it IS his will for us to have another child, i am praying that he will open my husband’s heart to it. ladies, i so appreciate your prayers. thank you and blessings to you all!
Comment by amarkofmyown — November 16, 2009 @ 11:40 am
I’m praying for you all. Sara i can relate but on the other side. I know pain and limitations can be trying and frustrating. We have been married 3 years. The last year and a half i was having lots of pain and trouble walking. My abilities have been slowly going down from there. I was diagnosed with primary progressive ms last month. With him bieng the primary breadwinner for so long i understand how that can be tough for him and the family. Sending hugs and lots of prayers your way.
Comment by inkbelcher — November 24, 2009 @ 6:29 am
My husband and I are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary this week. We’re going away just the two of us for a couple days. Nothing fancy. Please pray for sweet time together, fun, good conversations, and intimacy. Thank you!
Comment by Carolyn — November 24, 2009 @ 7:39 am
Generous Wives…
I could sure use some prayer & even words of advice from anyone who has weathered a similar storm. My husband is a pastor & we’ve been married almost 20 yrs with 3 great kids. our current ministry assignment has been very difficult to adjust to along with the fact that i have been unable to secure full time employment. so we have major financial stresses as well as other stresses. my husband is fighting low energy & motivation for all areas of life including the ministry & our marriage. i’m discouraged over my lack of employment & the stresses this is causing & don’t have the emotional energy to give to my DH & am also feeling hurt because his way of coping with the stress to to withdraw from me. so we’re stuck in a vicious cycle of me needing his affection & attention while i’m feeling so low emotionally but he is also so drained that he has nothing for me. then i feel guilty because i know i’m not helping to lift him up right now when he needs it. i’m not sure how we’re going to get through this. he really is a great husband & i just can’t cope with the other stresses without his love & affection.
Comment by camom3 — December 1, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
In desperate need of prayer
Without getting into the whole story I found out DH had been communicating with an X. He fessed up and explained the situation-very deep-they had an affair 13 years ago (not emotional) and she ended up with an abortion from DH…while she was married. It saddend me for the unborn child and for them both but I felt ok with it since he was truthful and upfront about it, it actually made me feel really close to him and love him that much more for being so honest with such a burden to bare. He had said she had recently divorced-found him on a website and needed closure.
Since then some of the so called truths that were told were skewed and I’m just feeling so lost. (Like there were phone calls, texts and emails involved) I don’t want to confront him on it right now because I just feel so saddend by it all, I know he hasn’t physically cheated on me but being sneaky is just as bad even if the conversations were NOT to rekindle an old flame. He claims he helped her to find peace and forgiveness through Jesus-it may or may not be true, but why be sneaky about it (deleting emails)? And that wouldn’t be his job. He should have apologized for what she went through and that he wasn’t there for her and directed her to someone else for whatever she needed. Although it was her body and ultimately her choice.
I’m just feeling so sad & lost. This is not the first time something like this has happened either and I just felt like since we were married and found Christ that these kind of situations would be over. Thank you for your prayers.
Comment by Kasha — December 5, 2009 @ 3:28 pm
I need serious prayer. As I try to get my BiPolar under control, my marriage is faalling apart. I feel like I am too!
Comment by Mommysmiles — December 8, 2009 @ 4:35 pm
Urgent prayer is needed. My husband & I seperated 2 weeks ago. We are both counseling with our Pastor & will counsel together when the time is right. For the sake of the kids & Christmas, we are both still at home, but I am on a mattress in our daughter’s room at night. Right now we are merely roommates. Very depressing…
Comment by Mommysmiles — December 20, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
Please be praying for the current situation in Chile. My husband and I are currently living in and ministering in Santiago. Crime is escalating as basic supplies and gasoline becomes scarce. There are many people in need and it is difficult to get to them at this point. Even in Santiago, robbery is becoming a problem in areas where power has still not been restored. We are also concerned about their spiritual well-being. Pray that God would give us the strength and resources to be able to adequately care for those we come in contact with.
Tiffany
Comment by Tiffany — March 2, 2010 @ 5:10 am