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[h=1]Acts 21:7-16King James Version (KJV)[/h]7 And when we had finished our course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.
8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
8 And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him.
9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
10 And as we tarried there many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.
11 And when he was come unto us, he took Paul's girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.
12 And when we heard these things, both we, and they of that place, besought him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13 Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
14 And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.
15 And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem.
16 There went with us also certain of the disciples of Caesarea, and brought with them one Mnason of Cyprus, an old disciple, with whom we should lodge.
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Sadly i have to say that i am doubtful this is of God. This was the very reason Paul discouraged marriage. Because you have a duty to your family and because of that duty your ability to available to God is greatly diminished.
This is also causing much strife within the family. Fear. And who knows what the end result of this decision will be.
It seems to me, that God would be going against Himself, to be responsible for this.
Not to mention this requires her to be disobedient to her husband.
So, what i see is a woman whose choice requires her to disobey her husband, so that she can leave her family behind, to go to on a dangerous trip and then say that this is lead of God? I just don't see that when God is the one who speaks against these things.
Granted i am not God and not trying to speak for Him. But with my understanding of Him and His word, my Personal Opinion is this is not a God lead trip.
This is also causing much strife within the family. Fear. And who knows what the end result of this decision will be.
It seems to me, that God would be going against Himself, to be responsible for this.
Not to mention this requires her to be disobedient to her husband.
So, what i see is a woman whose choice requires her to disobey her husband, so that she can leave her family behind, to go to on a dangerous trip and then say that this is lead of God? I just don't see that when God is the one who speaks against these things.
Granted i am not God and not trying to speak for Him. But with my understanding of Him and His word, my Personal Opinion is this is not a God lead trip.
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Matt...sorry for this. 
my buddy Suze raised her 4 kiddos, and now they're grown and she goes to Thailand every winter,
and to China twice a year (fall and spring). there's time for this, in its proper time.
I guess if it were me, I'd want you to ask me why i wanted to go...
and if, possibly, I just needed a break from the demanding task of family life?
My husband used to send me to a hotel once a year, all by myself for 2 days and a night.
Just a local place an hour from home, but I sat in Barnes and Nobel with a cup of coffee
reading for hours, and was antsy to get home by the second day.
I'll be praying for you and your wife.
my buddy Suze raised her 4 kiddos, and now they're grown and she goes to Thailand every winter,
and to China twice a year (fall and spring). there's time for this, in its proper time.
I guess if it were me, I'd want you to ask me why i wanted to go...
and if, possibly, I just needed a break from the demanding task of family life?
My husband used to send me to a hotel once a year, all by myself for 2 days and a night.
Just a local place an hour from home, but I sat in Barnes and Nobel with a cup of coffee
reading for hours, and was antsy to get home by the second day.
I'll be praying for you and your wife.
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I am alive and kicking for 38 years in Africa (by the grace of God of course) and I know that my Father will protect me. Pray for her my friend. The need in Africa is great and can change her life drastically from a spiritual point of view. She might also appreciate you more for giving her the room to do what she was called for by Abba Father…
What country in Africa Matt?
What country in Africa Matt?
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Yea, knowing the country to which she's going is essential too, but what I see is that Matt is so worried and frightened of what is taking and has been taking place in Africa (West Africa particularly).
But she may go to where her heart is, to serve (assisting the needy) although there may be some needy in USA too.
Pray as well, because you may be resisting God in His plans too.
Otherwise, I pray that it goes well.
But she may go to where her heart is, to serve (assisting the needy) although there may be some needy in USA too.
Pray as well, because you may be resisting God in His plans too.
Otherwise, I pray that it goes well.
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Matt:
I have three boys and am pregnant so I do understand your fears. In my oppinion the best thing to do is talk to your wife and pray together and decide as a family what God wanta her to do.
I do believe that mothers are called to care for the home, and if it were my husband i would fear for his safety. Just remember that God ia watching over your family.
May Gods will be done in this matter. Not your will or her will.
I have three boys and am pregnant so I do understand your fears. In my oppinion the best thing to do is talk to your wife and pray together and decide as a family what God wanta her to do.
I do believe that mothers are called to care for the home, and if it were my husband i would fear for his safety. Just remember that God ia watching over your family.
May Gods will be done in this matter. Not your will or her will.
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[h=1]Acts 16:9-12King James Version (KJV)[/h]9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.
10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis;
12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.
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Have you talked to Lord about it
1. 1 Samuel 23:2
Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And
the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
2. 1 Samuel 23:4
Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said,
Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
3. 1 Samuel 30:8 (Ziklag)
And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake
them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail
recover all.
4. 2 Samuel 2:1
And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into
any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither
shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
5. 2 Samuel 5:19
And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver
them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the
Philistines into thine hand.
1. 1 Samuel 23:2
Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And
the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.
2. 1 Samuel 23:4
Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said,
Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
3. 1 Samuel 30:8 (Ziklag)
And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake
them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail
recover all.
4. 2 Samuel 2:1
And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up into
any of the cities of Judah? And the LORD said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither
shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.
5. 2 Samuel 5:19
And David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver
them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the
Philistines into thine hand.
Dont' underestimate God's will and timing. That is a really short trip. If its God's will, she will come back a more powerful believer and give this back to you as your partner and to her children. It's more sad not to follow God's will even though our feelings may not like it. God may have given someone a vision there and she is the one who needs to fill that part of God's plan. Ask the Lord to block it if it is not His will. See what happens. It's all about the Lord. I am now in another country and God broke my heart about not being here. Sure enough I took the leap of faith and now see how God had it all set up for me to be here. Never doubt the tug on your wife's heart about going somewhere.