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Spritual battle w/husband - 11/18/2008 11:13:38 AM
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pulaski
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About 3 years ago my husband and I started to attend church. We were baptized and that is where we differ.
He has not made any changes in his life style at all. My family members tell me that he is a fake christian.
He still does all the "worldly" things. He cusses, he lies, he cheats he steals, etc.
I have seen God work in wonderous ways and have grown in my new found relationship. My husband and I are on 2 different paths. He left me a few weeks ago, and I had to get a restraining order against him.
I haven't went to my church in a week for fear he will be there and start something in the house of God. So I have visited other churches, but miss my family church.
Husband let me know that he is suing me for support in the divorce. He is a skilled tradesmen, but his mouth always gets him fired or let go. He has put us in a financial bind; where we lost eeverything. Husband has been recently under medical treatment for bi-polar mania. He says he doesn't have it and will not take his meds.
his doctor called me and advised that I gert a restraining order. It is not good.
I have been praying and trusting God that he will protect me and that the evil in my husbands life can be bound by the power of the name of Jesus.
He is under the enemy, and has let his eyes and heart be blinded. He is in a bad spot.
I am just sick becasue he is going to make my life miserable, he has already told me that---before he walked out on me.
I am asking for prayers adn wisdom and Gods grace to beon this situation. I am trusting God to resue me from the evil plans that this man is plotting.
I would really like some scriptures that I can speak over my life---
thank you
Your sister in Christ
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/18/2008 11:42:19 AM
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bzirk
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Pulaski,
I will pray for you and your husband.
But something that will help you is to put your focus on the real battle and take heart in how it's fought.
Even if you know this passage of scripture below, it's a good one to revisit. If you don't know it, well, now is a good time to study it:
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Ephesians 6
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
It's imperative that you realize (or continue to remember) a couple of things up front. They'll make your life much easier. 1) The Lord is the one who has the power. 2) The spiritual battle is not with human beings. It never has been and never will be. Paul makes it clear in this passage above where the battle really takes place.
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13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
This litany of armor is basically instruction for us to realize/remember the reality of our situation. We have the Truth, we have been made righteous by the Lord's blood, we are at peace and bring peace with the Gospel, we can have faith in the Lord and should not be easily swayed by the cares of the world and the continual barrage of evil that Satan throws at us.
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18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
And hallelujah! we can approach the Lord and make requests of Him because He has made a way for us to do that so we should take advantage of it. That's where the rubber meets the road.
This is my long way of saying that if you make your husband the enemy, you are missing the point and falling right into what Satan wants -- which is for you to have contempt in your heart toward your husband.
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may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Great quote: I just ain't God and don't know it all. -- SonInMe1
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/18/2008 12:50:13 PM
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csl7037
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1 Peter 3
1.Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2.when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3.Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4.Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5.For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6.like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. 7.Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
8.Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9.Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10.For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11.He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/18/2008 1:24:12 PM
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the_mom
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"Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light."
Matthew 11:28-30
the mom
P.S. Stay away from him and do what you can to protect yourself. Get some legal advice about the divorce.
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/18/2008 5:45:54 PM
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deedeeowens
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James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
Matthew 6:34
"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Phil. 4::6-7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/19/2008 4:01:53 PM
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buckifn
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The Lord is my Light and My Salvation whom shall I fear.
I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his children begging bread.
Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.
Focus on God's presence and His divine protection.
Do not allow anyone to put you on a guilt trip by quoting verses such as 1 Peter 3. Context has a lot to do with any verses...and that one is often quoted out of context.
The Lord loves you and has plans for good, not evil, towards you.
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/19/2008 5:14:11 PM
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csl7037
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ORIGINAL: csl7037
1 Peter 3
1.Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, 2.when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. 3.Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4.Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5.For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands, 6.like Sarah, who obeyed Abraham and called him her master. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not give way to fear. 7.Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers.
8.Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 9.Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10.For, "Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. 11.He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
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ORIGINAL: buckifn
Do not allow anyone to put you on a guilt trip by quoting verses such as 1 Peter 3. Context has a lot to do with any verses...and that one is often quoted out of context.
Not to be defensive, I'm not assuming you were referring to or inferring anything in my post. I shouldn't have posted hastily, though, when I couldn't elaborate. People take the first HALF of the first verse of that passage WAY out of context and wives sometimes flip out over that verse not taking the time to see what it's really saying. That passage is incredibly useful and not at all condemning. I think Satan has used the first few words, and our human pride and defensiveness, to rob us of the truth in that verse. If we get stuck there and don't take it in context and as a whole, we're missing out on what God really wants to do in our marriages.
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RE: Spritual battle w/husband - 11/23/2008 11:47:27 PM
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jaimestarcross
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Welcome to the forum!
*Do you know for a fact your husband is still
attending your home church?
If he's not, I would return to that church
and let them know about what's going on and
that there's a restraining order against him.
*I'm sorry your husband isn't taking his meds. for bi-polar...
it is common problem with many people{they don't want to take
their meds.}
Keep the restraining order up to date... and make the necessary changes
{get a private phone number} or screen your calls{caller ID} - don't
meet with him privately to discuss things.
Let close neighbors, your work place, close friends and family members know what is going on... so they are left in the "dark" and unknowingly assist him in tormenting you.
*I encourage you to read the Bible, pray and praise God in the midst of this "storm".
Stay connected with your Christian lady friends and have
them praying for you and your circumstances!
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