struggling to keep faith

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CeeCee27

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I have been struggling to keep my faith in the restoration of my marriage & salvation of my husband. He hasn't been very Godly lately. He's completely shut me (& our son) out of his life. & it seems the more i pray the more distant he becomes. I believe that God will make away, but it's really hard to stay positive when it seems like I'm the only one for our marriage. His own parents have threatened to disown him if he remains in our marriage. & he told me while divorce isn't what he wants, it what he feels he has to do a week ago. My heart is heavy. I cry everyday. & right now I'm just lost. I pray all day but i feel like God isn't listening. Or that maybe I'm praying wrong. Idk. But i ask that you all please pray for me, my husband, Ryan, & our marriage.
 
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justbelieve

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thank you so much for sharing this. I am feeling the same way but in terms of my career, which I love and is very important to me but I don't have right now. A friend of mine sent me a message that says, ''When you are going through something hard and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during the test.'' Maybe this is the time when satan is attacking you the hardest because he knows God is about to bless you with your miracle. The Bible says to not faint, lose heart, or give up... but to keep praying, believing, and praising God. I will be praying for you and your family. Please make sure to come back and share when God brings you and your family out better than you could ever hope for or imagine!
 
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Bippie71

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CeeCee,

I am sorry for your troubles. I am attaching a link from Charles Stanley. It is his sermon on The Courage to Keep Going. Here is the synopsis:
[h=2]The Courage to Keep Going[/h] Do you want to give up on your marriage, job, children, financial situation, or other personal struggle? We often feel tempted to quit when we’re in the middle of such difficult circumstances, but giving up is not consistent with who we are as followers of Jesus Christ. In this message, Dr. Stanley shares how the apostle Paul is a perfect example of someone who never gave up in spite of persistent difficulty and hardship.

Please, if you have time, go to this link and watch the video on the Courage to Keep Going. God Bless!
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CeeCee27

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Justbelieve: thank u so much for ur words! They made so much sense & now see things from a different perspective. I believe this is my test & i will not lose hope nor faith that God is indeed working & breakthrough is coming soon.. Thank u for ur prayers & i will post my update as soon as it happens&, God blesses us!!

Bippie71: thank you for that link.. The message was just what i needed to hear to keep going. I amconfidant that God will see me thru & i refuse to give up now. God bless u!
 
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Duckies

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I will be praying for your family and asking God that he lights the way for you guys! God Bless You much!

Keep your head up high even during these difficult times, once we pass one test the enemy will try once again to force us to fall... keep close to God and stand strong friend ^_^
 
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Water1944

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I'm so sorry, I have been where you are. God is listening, please believe that. I am praying for you. God bless.
 

pickles

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Huge hugs ceecee, you too justbelieve. :)
The gift of faith is not known or recieved when faith and life is easy, but known and recieved when life is it's most difficult.
Hold fast to Jesus, he will be faithful , bring you through every storm, bringing a greater faith and joy of salvation. :)
All you ask is in my prayers in Jesus Christ is Lord.

Hugs and God bless
pickles
 
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CeeCee27

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My current update:

First, thanks to everyone that has prayed/is praying with & for me during my difficult situation. God has started to move in my marriage & answer my prayers :).. About 6 days ago, my husband's heart was softened and he changed his mind about a divorce. He stated that he wants us both to go to counseling for the next six months to fix everything that has caused hurt, pain, anger in our marriage. He has promised to dedicate himself to God, me, and our marriage. He has truly become a more humble, praying person!! I am so excited about the plans God has in store for us & our future! I continue to pray and thank Him everyday & will do so for the rest of my life.. I have had some remarkable changes in my life as well.. a new found sense of peace, happiness, & joy that I know could only come from God!! I will continue to keep you all updated with the wonderful, awesome works of God in my life & marriage! Thanks again for your prayers, and may God continue to bless each & every one of you!!
 
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kittycat7

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have hope in the Lord. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
 

pickles

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Yay Jesus!
You and your husband remain in my prayers in Jesus! :)

God bless
pickles
 
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DamionMeints

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Hey friend, sorry to hear that. I know you are going through a hard time in your life and it must be difficult for you to face these days. But, have faith in God. Even He can't watch His child in trouble and doesn't even leaves them alone. Though, He cannot be with every individual, He devices some or the other ways for every child.
I can understand your feelings because one of my close friends had also experienced the same difficult times. She always used to stay upset and disturbed. At that time she was supported by Christian Life Assembly. They helped her to face the situation with courage and provided her with live counseling on marriage. After that, not only her marriage was saved, but even now she's very happy with her family. She has two children, as well.
I think you can also visit the place and expect proper help from there.