I know that I have a lot of sweet prayer warriors and sisters out there that read my blog and I don't very often come out and specifically ask for prayer but today I am.
I have a sweet, sweet friend that is in desperate need of prayer for comfort, healing, restoration and peace. My heart is broken for her, my knees are dirty and now I'm calling on all of my dear friends to join me in prayer.
God orchestrated this special friendship that I have with her in a way that only He can, He had a very specific purpose for our friendship and I'm so thankful to Him for that.
My sweet friend has been standing for her marriage for almost 3 months now. They have the most beautiful one year old daughter and in December, the night of their wedding anniversary he dealt her a blow that no one we know should ever have to hear. He walked out and hasnt looked back. She has given him a gift of forgiveness and unconditional love more than he deserves. God has called her to stand for her marriage with every ounce of strength in her and she is. I admire her more than I could write in words. She is beautiful inside and out but she is hurting more than I ever want to see anyone hurt. Today he came to their house to pick up their daughter, and to add more salt to her wounds he arrived with his "gf" in the car.
We know that our God is a God of mercy, forgiveness, healing, restoration and grace. That if Jesus has called her to stand for her marriage and to fight for the husband she knows is lost and has turned to the ways of this world. His heart has turned cold as stone to his marriage and vows but we as sisters in Christ know that God can turn his heart of stone into a heart of flesh and a desire to restore his marriage.
Please pray alongside with me....and leave a comment so that she can know and experience the depth of sisterhood we have in Christ! Please wrap her in prayer with me.
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"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. We have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are- yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, to receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
Hebrews 4:15-16
We are praying praying praying for you, for your marriage, for your sweet daughter. We serve a God who nothing is too big for. He is a miracle worker, comfort giver, and broken heart mender. He is the God who parted the Red Sea and works in the hearts and lives of people everyday. May you experience His peace and grace right now in ways you never could have imagined.
"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans for good and not for evil; plans to give you a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
I am praying for you and your family that God grants you His peace and strength at this time in your journey. Nothing is impossible with our God. I will post a request for you also on my church prayer chain and with the Cursillo prayer chain.
God's Love and Mine,
Joyce
Psalm 62:1-2 Truly my soul silently waits for God; from Him comes my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved.
Lord, we wait on You for Your salvation in this difficult situation. We intercede for our sister-in-Christ and ask for Your hand to be over her right now. May she feel the divine comfort that comes from You. May You work a miracle on her behalf and soften her husband's heart. May her story be one of grace and mercy, a testimony to the world of Your great love!
In Jesus name,
Amen
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For 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. Therefore 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. Ephesians 6:10-13
I'll continue to pray for you. Ask the Lord if you should fast. I used to fast once a week with a friend who was also standing and I recently received word a marriage was restored in the 30th day of a 40 day fast. I know the Lord will make himself so real to you during this time. Know your Christian sisters are covering you in prayer.
Dear Friend and sister,
I have had to take a stand for my marriage and it is worth every part of my soul. I was tried and as you are, but know that The Lord is much stronger than Satan. Relying on The Lord and asking for my husband to be broken was a daily walk. Continue to listen to The Lord and His plans for your marriage. We have since overcome this challenge and are nearing our fourth year of marriage and continue to move forward. Lean on the Lord with all your heart. He hears your cries and knows your future! I will be praying for you!
~Alejandra
My name is Vanessa and I am a freind of Andrea. Can I tell you that I know the pain and sadness you feel. I know the hurt and anger you may feel. But I also heard the Lord say "Stay Still". I did and the Holy Spirit filled me up, even those days that you cry and look at your little girl not knowing the future- but God does! I have to tell you that my marriage is even better than what it was. My hubby did something different but along those lines. It's definitely one of those trials that we have no control over accept to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, wisdom, perseverance, and love to cover it all. God is powerful and knows your heart and will bless you for trusting Him. I will keep you in my prayers.
Praying for you and and your daughter. God is bigger than this and he will reign supreme. Just stay on your knees, hold his hand and keep your eye on him.
Friend of Andrea - I am praying for you. I am also standing firm for my marriage and not letting Satan rip us apart. I'm daily praying for my husband's heart to continue to desire God and not the lusts of the flesh. I remember when I first found out and I thought to myself, "Jesus died for these sins". Your husband has only to repent and he will be free. Here is a website to a counseling center that we are a part of...it has online courses so you can take them with him or alone anywhere you are. Many in the military use these group sessions from different locations. The website is affairrecovery.com. Rick Reynolds was an instrument of God in saving my marriage! There is hope! You are not alone.
"What therefore God has joined together, let no man separate." Mark 10:9
I found this one recently and love it:
"And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will." 2 Timothy 2:24-26
There are so many others. If you join AffairRecovery.com they can match you with a mentor - a wife who has walked the road you are on and can walk beside you during this difficult time. Praying, praying, praying for marriages and the children.
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13
Friend of Andrea, Praying for you as you walk this journey and that the Lord will turn your husband's heart around! God is bigger than all of this and can do amazing things! Hold strong and fast and know that you are not alone!
God Bless!
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him. Roman 15:13
He hears your prayers and He knows your heart, and His answer's a whisper away, Stand Still, listen, don't give up, don't doubt God's love, but hold on in faith one more day, and while you wait, keep your eyes on Jesus, Let your hope be in Him alone. Let His word give light to encourage your soul and His Spirit give your heart a home.
When you feel your at the End of your rope know your sisters in Christ are continually lifting you up in prayer morning, noon and night.
Nothing is hopeless, we must hope for everything.
-Madeleine L'Engle
I am a good friend of Jills too when she told me that you wrote somthing on your blog about her I had to read it and let me tell you It brought me to tears ! jill Is an amazing person and I only hope that her path will be fixed and she gets what she deserves. I pray for her every day and that Maddie will grow up with a daddy.
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