please pray for me, my wife told me she was cheating

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J4Life

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I am hurting beyond what words can describe, my wife whom I dearly Love has had an affair. I love her so much and cannot bear to lose her, and I am also struggling to get through this pain and forgiving her. I have decided to take the long road of forgiveness, but the hardest is to trust her and to believe that she loves me. I don't have anyone I can talk to, ido not know what to do, i do not even feel like praying, but I know I need the Lord now more than ever before.
 
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kenisyes

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#2
There's not a lot of prayer needed to know what to do. Scripture has it pretty well spelled out.

Did she come and tell you, or did you find this out on your own?

If she came and told you, it's pretty clear. You can look at it like this: Your wife had the affair for one of 3 reasons: 1. She wants to leave you, 2. She is trying to decide if she still wants to stay 3. She is sick and cannot control herself. We can rule out the first, as she came to you and told you about it. If she ever wanted to leave you, she has now decided not to, because she came to you and told you about it. If she is somehow sick, it is your love God will use to heal her. In any of the three cases, forgiveness is the best option, and praying with her about your relationship is your best course of action. Ask God what He wants for your (both of you) life, and then make whatever commitments to each other the prayer tells you is God's plan for the future.

If you found out on your own, it's harder. You have no choice but to confront her. This is simply Scripture (Matt. 18:15). As a Christian, you cannot leave her. But you cannot control what she wants to do. If it were me, I would insist that she explain her conduct and the reasons for it. Once you know where you stand, you and she can make the decision accordingly. Married love is about commitment more than it is about feelings, and you have both got to know where you stand with each other.

I know this hurts tremendously, but acting as Scripture dictates is the fastest way to get back to being able to pray (with your wife if at all possible). There is no way that doing any of the things you must, will get rid of the pain immeidately. It may take many years to get to where you can trust her again, I don't know. What I do know is, that Christians need to act on the Word of God, not on how they feel, and God will fix the feelings eventually.

Praying for you on this difficult journey.
 
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Water1944

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#3
I'm so sorry. I have been where you are. I know you need to turn to God. I urge you to talk to your pastor and or a therapist to help you both work this thru. I have heard from people who were blessed to be able to deal with this and heal their marriage. I'm praying that you and your wife will be blessed with a positive ending to your story.God Bless.
 

Lucy68

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So sorry to hear about your pain :(. May the Lord comfort you and heal your broken heart. Go to Him for healing and understanding.

Did your wife tell you herself or did you find out by accident?

If she is truly sorry then their is hope for healing in your marriage. I know right now you probably hurt too much to think beyond that....but hold onto the hope we have in Christ. He can heal ANYTHING....remain open to His leading.

Open the Word and meditate upon it; God will talk to you through His Word. Try to pray...remember that Satan will do all he can to keep you away from God; especially with resentment. Please don't let resentment grow. God will help you with the pain, but resentment will steal your hope.

Do you attend Church? Hearing the Word of God spoken can be very helpful. And the atmosphere of worship is very soothing to the soul. Seek fellowship with other Christians. Many have gone through the same thing and they can help you through it.

Praying for you and your wife...that the Spirit will lead you in your communication and in love and forgiveness. There really can be a better marriage relationship waiting for you on the other side...go to Him as your guide :).
 
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Mammachickadee

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#5
J, as a woman who's been in your wife's shoes I applaud you for even considering working on the marriage. There were multiple things... selfish things... that took my husband and I down paths away from God, but we are still together today primarily because God is a healing God.
Due to my husband's lack of attention toward my daughter and myself and a history of abuse I was given an excuse to dwell on the desire for other men and another life. That I lived a life of sin is no secret, but that we have a stronger and more open and trusting marriage after so much hurt is nothing short of a miracle.
I hope that these few little bits of insight will help you as you navigate through so much hurt and uncertainty.
1. Your first responsibility is to your God, not to your family. Obviously God is perfect, but through sanctification your heart and mind are not in bondage to the hate, fear, and anger that your human side feeds on. Before deciding to do anything in your marriage, even at the best of times, you have to ask yourself if you are doing it for personal gain or to show God's love.
2. Your second responsibility is to your wife. I don't know what circumstances led up to her infidelity, but if there's even a shred of possibility that something in your marriage was lacking you have to start a step-by-step process of repair. What got me to agree to drop the divorce from my husband wasn't regret in my actions. It was an understanding that I voluntarily entered into a holy covenant with the father of my child, and I had to stay in it with open eyes as long as he wanted to stay married. He had no longer been abusive, so my only grey area of reason for wanting a divorce was no longer gone.
It wasn't his apologies and promises to ameliorate his negligent behavior that drew me back to him, but his actuation of his first promise to love, HONOR, CHERISH, and obey until the Lord saw fit to separate us. Be realistic. You are going to fail her at some point; it's going to hurt her; you are going to want to wring your hands of the whole thing and either project or become vindictive... but by keeping your eyes on the horizon you and your wife can come to an understanding of each other's hearts and rebuild your marriage step-by-step.
It wasn't my acknowledgement that I did something wrong that made me realize I didn't have to live in the past. I would venture to say that your wife has memories that she doesn't want to let go of from her days stepping outside of the bounds of marriage. Inevitably she will make choices in those tiny moments of life to either cling to her husband and let him be her all-in-all (in a human sense), or let those memories build into a stronghold in her life that she will never be able to break down alone. She's feeling just as hurt and bruised and terrified in the marriage as you are. Just make it clear to her that you aren't going anywhere, and if she makes a mistake again... don't do something that she can use later as an excuse for divorcing you or not loving you.
3. Your third responsibility is to yourself. I know some might be reading this are wondering where responsibility to self comes in when we are discussing your involuntary desire to cringe, but believe me... if you don't stay married for yourself then you won't be all-in. The same goes for your wife. Sadly, no love of God, wife, or family will be the closing deal for most people coming back from the edge of a cliff in their marriage. If you can't convince yourself to love your wife UNCONDITIONALLY, and forgive her then you will continually have a part of you that is screaming for freedom. It's called humanity... the desire for self-gratification. You have to commit yourself to being satisfied with Leah or you will be plagued with thoughts of everyone else being responsible when you become less than completely satisfied in your marriage.
4. Where do the children or the rest of your family and church family fit in? What about your testimony. As long as you have a firm grip on conviction on the first 3 points, you will barely be phased by what goes on with everyone else. Before children was a commitment between you, that woman, and your God. By keeping that triangle from being broken your children will no fall by the wayside. At times they may struggle with fears or anger concerning trouble between mom and dad, but if they see that dad is committed to God and mom they will at the very least see half of it right. No doubt, if you are a parent, you have spent time trying to cultivate in your child and understanding that one is to not act on every whim and emotion in full strength. If you remain consistent and an example of a believer in word and in conduct (no matter how much God's hand has to keep your heart still inside) your kids will make their own decisions with an understanding from their father that they are to be God honoring. THAT is the basis of a successful parent.
BTW, I can talk to my husband about possibly Skyping or emailing with you. You need a support system that will help and not hinder that rebuilding process.
 
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Mammachickadee

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Oh! before I forget. When you are both at a place where you feel encouraged at the idea of working on things, I HIGHLY recommend the series "What Did You Expect" by Paul Tripp. It's a dvd that comes with two workbooks, or you can work on the book together as a devotional. It's most insightful into your spouse and comical about how we tend to be as humans. I love his illustration of stapling apples on a tree.
 

Noel139

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There's not a lot of prayer needed to know what to do. Scripture has it pretty well spelled out.

Did she come and tell you, or did you find this out on your own?

If she came and told you, it's pretty clear. You can look at it like this: Your wife had the affair for one of 3 reasons: 1. She wants to leave you, 2. She is trying to decide if she still wants to stay 3. She is sick and cannot control herself. We can rule out the first, as she came to you and told you about it. If she ever wanted to leave you, she has now decided not to, because she came to you and told you about it. If she is somehow sick, it is your love God will use to heal her. In any of the three cases, forgiveness is the best option, and praying with her about your relationship is your best course of action. Ask God what He wants for your (both of you) life, and then make whatever commitments to each other the prayer tells you is God's plan for the future.

If you found out on your own, it's harder. You have no choice but to confront her. This is simply Scripture (Matt. 18:15). As a Christian, you cannot leave her. But you cannot control what she wants to do. If it were me, I would insist that she explain her conduct and the reasons for it. Once you know where you stand, you and she can make the decision accordingly. Married love is about commitment more than it is about feelings, and you have both got to know where you stand with each other.

I know this hurts tremendously, but acting as Scripture dictates is the fastest way to get back to being able to pray (with your wife if at all possible). There is no way that doing any of the things you must, will get rid of the pain immeidately. It may take many years to get to where you can trust her again, I don't know. What I do know is, that Christians need to act on the Word of God, not on how they feel, and God will fix the feelings eventually.

Praying for you on this difficult journey.
This was an act of adultery so he can leave, but I wouldn't recommend it. Not without a fight.
Matthew 19:9
And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, EXCEPT IT BE FOR FORNICATION, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. (KJV)
 
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RonnieT

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#9
Going through the same situation , or rather been through it. I four out my wife had been having affairs with my friends for last year
I was so sure she was my soul mate, obviously I wasn't hers. IV forgive her but im no longer with her and shall I ever get back together with her. If someone can deceive you then your better of with out her. The pain does stop, times a great healer
 
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DragonSlayer

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#10
Hi ! The Lord never told you would be forced to be a doormat in case of your wife cheating on you.
Jesus clearly told if your spouse's cheated on you, you have the perfect right to divorce that person.
It's perfectly Christian to divorce an unfaithful spouse. If I were you, I would divorce right away.

However, if you really want to do this, and if your wife truly repents, Jesus told about the alternative to forgive your spouse.

Again, you should not feel ashamed as a Christian to divorce her; before the Lord and His Word, you have the perfect right to divorce in case of your wife cheating on you.

No one in the universe has the right to treat you as a doormat, ever ! You're a Lord's son.
 
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DragonSlayer

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#11
Excusing other's crime against you is no forgiveness, but self-destruction. There's no shame to express the extremely great sorrow and anger of your soul. Why is it so taboo to be righteously angry nowadays among most people ? If there was no anger, there would be no indignation, there would be no justice, there would be no war between the righteous and the wicked.
I'm totally against this stupid and pervert hippie mindset " peace and love " with everyone and even with satan and his demons. This is utterly disgusting ! :eek: :mad:

With this extremely pernicious mindset, victims are wrong to be angry and thirsty of justice,
and perverted minds try and find excuses to the abominations committed by heartless monsters.
This is sick.

I long for the return of the true Lord and the true literal Word !

Find comfort and consolation in the literal meaning of Scriptures, brother ! :)
And avoid like the plague the man-made false interpretations of Scriptures, and you'll be just fine !
By the Lord's Freedom !

Be comforted !
 
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aseret

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#12
Five months ago I told my husband that I had a couple day fling before we were married.We had been living together eight years when he started coming home late etc. Two of my family memebers had seen him with a woman.I kicked him out then one of our friends told me he was seeing someone.She was 14 years younger than me. When I confronted him he wouldnt admit it until he knew I was told.He said he would of never told me. We reconciled I forgave him but I couldnt get over it, I was so insecure and hurt.I kept stuffing my feelings thinking I would heal but instead I met someone and cheated for a couple of days. I told this person it was a mistake and I wouldnt do it again.And I didnt.I admitted it to my then bf now husband when I sall how he reacted I took it back.He fainted two different times I admitted it to him, so I took it back because it wasnt worth hurting him that bad and I wasnt going to let that horrific mistake destroy us.A few months later we were married. He never stopped questioning me about it, I would just lie and justify it. I hated what I did, I hated myself for doing it, I beat myself up everyday for doing it.I told myself what happened was bad enough I wasnt going to let it take everything away from me. After three years of marriage I finally told him, I felt like it was time and it couldnt devide us because our love was strong.I thought he would have some mercy for me because of his affair.I wouldnt have ever got to a place where I cheated if it wasnt for his affair.Im not blaming him but I was vulnerable,weak, rejected etc. In a bad place and I made a bad mistake.And payed to high of a cost (my self respect) and Him.He didnt handle it the way I had hoped, he thinks I did it to get back at him.He said he can never forgive me.And I may be facing divorce.







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Mammachickadee

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#13
Hi ! The Lord never told you would be forced to be a doormat in case of your wife cheating on you.
Jesus clearly told if your spouse's cheated on you, you have the perfect right to divorce that person.
It's perfectly Christian to divorce an unfaithful spouse. If I were you, I would divorce right away.

However, if you really want to do this, and if your wife truly repents, Jesus told about the alternative to forgive your spouse.

Again, you should not feel ashamed as a Christian to divorce her; before the Lord and His Word, you have the perfect right to divorce in case of your wife cheating on you.

No one in the universe has the right to treat you as a doormat, ever ! You're a Lord's son.
Though I agree that every person deserves the respect of consideration, I'm glad that Christ didn't have the same opinion about being a doormat.
 
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Bazman

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#14
My wife left me 2 years ago. She is with someone else. Should I divorce her? Suppose she comes back to me and repents should I take her back? I don't know I have not done anything and now the Law in this country (the UK) dictates that unless the adultery happened while we were together I cannot divorce her for adultery. However, in this country I can divorce her for a no fault claim as long as we have been separated for more than 2 years. Which I could do but now I am confused because if I did would I be divorcing her not for the grounds God allows. Your advice please.

Also I am sorry to hear about your situation its rubbish isn't it when you get married you think it will be for life and then it all falls apart. Unfortunately it does happen sadly.
 
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mariemeg

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#15
Hi Bazman,
i can just imagine the hurt you must feel and the betrayal and honestly there is no easy way to deal with it.....
the fact is you are both hurting and you may want to consider going to counselling if you want to save your marriage. she will have to work hard to restore the broken trust and you will need the divine intervention of the holy spirit to heal your wounded heart....during this time som unpleasant stuff may come out but it will be all apart of the process.....
imagine if it was the other way around what would you have wanted her to do......it will take some hard work and time.....patience and prayer......prayer...prayer.....
 
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Bazman

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#16
MarieMeg thanks for your advice but this isn't a one off affair my wife has left me. She told me no councelling she is with someone else! We separated 2 years ago not 2 weeks ago. I think you are living in a belief she wants to come back she doesn't she has made all this very clear. Hence my question should I divorce her?
 

yac11

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Mar 24, 2013
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My wife it started like 2 weeks agpeft me 2 years ago. She is with someone else. Should I divorce her? Suppose she comes back to me and repents should I take her back? I don't know I have not done anything and now the Law in this country (the UK) dictates that unless the adultery happened while we were together I cannot divorce her for adultery. However, in this country I can divorce her for a no fault claim as long as we have been separated for more than 2 years. Which I could do but now I am confused because if I did would I be divorcing her not for the grounds God allows. Your advice please.

Also I am sorry to hear about your situation its rubbish isn't it when you get married you think it will be for life and then it all falls apart. Unfortunately it does happen sadly.

Hey,

Bazman if you want ur question answered correctly go to bible discussions where you might get a better answer than here. Start your own thresd. God bless you.
 
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Stewart

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#18
J, as a woman who's been in your wife's shoes I applaud you for even considering working on the marriage. There were multiple things... selfish things... that took my husband and I down paths away from God, but we are still together today primarily because God is a healing God.
Due to my husband's lack of attention toward my daughter and myself and a history of abuse I was given an excuse to dwell on the desire for other men and another life. That I lived a life of sin is no secret, but that we have a stronger and more open and trusting marriage after so much hurt is nothing short of a miracle.
I hope that these few little bits of insight will help you as you navigate through so much hurt and uncertainty.
1. Your first responsibility is to your God, not to your family. Obviously God is perfect, but through sanctification your heart and mind are not in bondage to the hate, fear, and anger that your human side feeds on. Before deciding to do anything in your marriage, even at the best of times, you have to ask yourself if you are doing it for personal gain or to show God's love.
2. Your second responsibility is to your wife. I don't know what circumstances led up to her infidelity, but if there's even a shred of possibility that something in your marriage was lacking you have to start a step-by-step process of repair. What got me to agree to drop the divorce from my husband wasn't regret in my actions. It was an understanding that I voluntarily entered into a holy covenant with the father of my child, and I had to stay in it with open eyes as long as he wanted to stay married. He had no longer been abusive, so my only grey area of reason for wanting a divorce was no longer gone.
It wasn't his apologies and promises to ameliorate his negligent behavior that drew me back to him, but his actuation of his first promise to love, HONOR, CHERISH, and obey until the Lord saw fit to separate us. Be realistic. You are going to fail her at some point; it's going to hurt her; you are going to want to wring your hands of the whole thing and either project or become vindictive... but by keeping your eyes on the horizon you and your wife can come to an understanding of each other's hearts and rebuild your marriage step-by-step.
It wasn't my acknowledgement that I did something wrong that made me realize I didn't have to live in the past. I would venture to say that your wife has memories that she doesn't want to let go of from her days stepping outside of the bounds of marriage. Inevitably she will make choices in those tiny moments of life to either cling to her husband and let him be her all-in-all (in a human sense), or let those memories build into a stronghold in her life that she will never be able to break down alone. She's feeling just as hurt and bruised and terrified in the marriage as you are. Just make it clear to her that you aren't going anywhere, and if she makes a mistake again... don't do something that she can use later as an excuse for divorcing you or not loving you.
3. Your third responsibility is to yourself. I know some might be reading this are wondering where responsibility to self comes in when we are discussing your involuntary desire to cringe, but believe me... if you don't stay married for yourself then you won't be all-in. The same goes for your wife. Sadly, no love of God, wife, or family will be the closing deal for most people coming back from the edge of a cliff in their marriage. If you can't convince yourself to love your wife UNCONDITIONALLY, and forgive her then you will continually have a part of you that is screaming for freedom. It's called humanity... the desire for self-gratification. You have to commit yourself to being satisfied with Leah or you will be plagued with thoughts of everyone else being responsible when you become less than completely satisfied in your marriage.
4. Where do the children or the rest of your family and church family fit in? What about your testimony. As long as you have a firm grip on conviction on the first 3 points, you will barely be phased by what goes on with everyone else. Before children was a commitment between you, that woman, and your God. By keeping that triangle from being broken your children will no fall by the wayside. At times they may struggle with fears or anger concerning trouble between mom and dad, but if they see that dad is committed to God and mom they will at the very least see half of it right. No doubt, if you are a parent, you have spent time trying to cultivate in your child and understanding that one is to not act on every whim and emotion in full strength. If you remain consistent and an example of a believer in word and in conduct (no matter how much God's hand has to keep your heart still inside) your kids will make their own decisions with an understanding from their father that they are to be God honoring. THAT is the basis of a successful parent.
BTW, I can talk to my husband about possibly Skyping or emailing with you. You need a support system that will help and not hinder that rebuilding process.


Just oust came across this thread...amazingly honest testimony!!!
 
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Starsdance

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Focus yourself to pray,come into his presence, read his words, contemplate his words, yearn for Lord like for food and water.
You cannot rely on anyone, they are people, even the most intimate person like your wife. They could bring you disappointment and sadness.
But God won't, he brings you joy and peace, as long as you seek him devotionally.
Yes, my soul, find rest in God;my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation;he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.—Psalm62:5-6