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Okay -- I've spent most of the day researching.
I realize I didn't really explain my question. I am asking God as confirmation on where my prayers should now lead. When Jesus prays He prays for God's will--Psalm 37 -- Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of Your heart.
I have been praying for the salvation of my ex and for us to be restored as a family. I am not asking for this immediately -- as I see God has alot of work to do in my heart. Not only that, the father --it needs to be in God's timing.
The point I have gotten to know is -- similar to the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane. Take this cup from me if it is your will, but if not give me the strength to make through alone. I"ve come to terms that my desire for this family to be centered around Jesus --and for my children to have their father know Him -- I truly desire that. But I know God is not limited by my thinking -- and I don't want my desire to be out of His will.
So I've been reading -- if this father become saved it will Glorify God -- God has taught me so much and I see like in Psalm 51 I have sinned against Him and only Him.
So my question is more for confirmation as to where my prayers should lead. I pray for God to reveal himself to my ex and I go into the detail of the way the Holy Spirit does this. I know we need God's help, I am asking God if I should still be praying for the restoration of this relationship or if I should let it go.I know God's Will is best -- that is what I was asking for with confirmation. He kept reminding me of Psalm 37:3-4 --it kept going through my head right after my nap today -- repeatedly. So I know He is here wanting to show me.
Any views? That's really my point of this post : )
I realize I didn't really explain my question. I am asking God as confirmation on where my prayers should now lead. When Jesus prays He prays for God's will--Psalm 37 -- Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of Your heart.
I have been praying for the salvation of my ex and for us to be restored as a family. I am not asking for this immediately -- as I see God has alot of work to do in my heart. Not only that, the father --it needs to be in God's timing.
The point I have gotten to know is -- similar to the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane. Take this cup from me if it is your will, but if not give me the strength to make through alone. I"ve come to terms that my desire for this family to be centered around Jesus --and for my children to have their father know Him -- I truly desire that. But I know God is not limited by my thinking -- and I don't want my desire to be out of His will.
So I've been reading -- if this father become saved it will Glorify God -- God has taught me so much and I see like in Psalm 51 I have sinned against Him and only Him.
So my question is more for confirmation as to where my prayers should lead. I pray for God to reveal himself to my ex and I go into the detail of the way the Holy Spirit does this. I know we need God's help, I am asking God if I should still be praying for the restoration of this relationship or if I should let it go.I know God's Will is best -- that is what I was asking for with confirmation. He kept reminding me of Psalm 37:3-4 --it kept going through my head right after my nap today -- repeatedly. So I know He is here wanting to show me.
Any views? That's really my point of this post : )
Your relationship with your ex-husband is something only you understand, so it would be hard for me to advise you on that. Keep praying and listening to the Lord is what I would suggest. Maybe there is some person you trust, such as a pastor, who you could talk this over with. Things will turn out fine, but it can take time.
You pray thr. Never give up. Its fine to keep reminding God of your prayer. Its very important to trust that God can bring your request to be. Keep thanking him. Sometimes we are in situations and aren't able to see clearly. Maybe God has already protected you by this man not being in your life. Have you thought of that. I have no idea.
Being confirmed can happen by reading your bible. Someone coming to you. Different ways.
Lots of times we ask for things which aren't the best for us.
Lots of times our prayers aren't answered because we only go to God once in awhile. We don't obey God when hes telling us to do others things. We have things about us which aren't OK in Gods eyes and we need to change our ways. We haeven't surrendered to God fully. May our Lord give you peace.
Being confirmed can happen by reading your bible. Someone coming to you. Different ways.
Lots of times we ask for things which aren't the best for us.
Lots of times our prayers aren't answered because we only go to God once in awhile. We don't obey God when hes telling us to do others things. We have things about us which aren't OK in Gods eyes and we need to change our ways. We haeven't surrendered to God fully. May our Lord give you peace.
you pray one time, believe that God has heard your prayer and that He will answer, then you wait, you may not get the answer you are hoping for, But He will answer, It maybe yes, it maybe no, and it could be wait , if you pray to God and say God I want My x to be saved so that we can be a family , then the next day God has not moved yet, then you pray God I want my x saved that we can be a family, do you believe that God is deaf or That He didn't hear you the first time? smith wigglesworth, one of the if not the, founding father of the pentecostal movement that we know today, His father was crippled in a wheel chair, and when A preacher prayed over Him for healing, he would not let anyone else prayer for him , he said that God had heard that prayer and that God was going to heal Him, twelve years He claimed that God was healing him, wouldn't let anyone else pray for him, then one day he got up and walked away from that wheelchair and was healed.
1jo 5:14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:1jo 5:15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
it is the will of God that your x comes to the saving knowledge of His Grace and mercy, through Jesus Christ
Jas 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.Jas 1:6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
1jo 5:14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:1jo 5:15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
it is the will of God that your x comes to the saving knowledge of His Grace and mercy, through Jesus Christ
Jas 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.Jas 1:6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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Goodness God has been teaching me so much.
God tells us to pray fervently -- I trust that He hears me. But yes, I do not want to pray in vain --for something God will be permanently taking away. He's shown me so much of myself -- so much inside me -- that really was the root problem of me running from Him so long. My pride -- so much like Job, Jonah, and David. But the great thing is --God Loves me and this child I am carrying. My desire for a family isn't wrong -- but I do want it in God's timing -- so I have let go of trying to make this relationship work on my terms-- because honestly --- this test isn't about me -- it is about making Himself known.
He's been showing me so much through Isaiah lately -- He has so many promises -- God is here with me -- giving me strength in my time of need. It is hard being alone carrying this child and in a way -- I do see it as more a spiritual warfare. This is not a battle of flesh and blood -- so just focusing on God and having him change me --that's all I can do. But as God says in Ephesians I must be peaceful and loving -- keeping my mouth shout and being wise with my words. Those are not easy lessons --but it is one God is showing me I must get stronger.
As easy as it would be if -- my ex would just be out of the picture --but he isn't, he keeps coming back in -- i guess that is what the most confusing part is. He wants to pay my bills and take care of me, but doesn't want to be with me. He wants to talk to a minister and talk about the baby and be best friends -- but by his terms. But then He'll disappear while his temper cools --- I see God in all of this -- so I do pray for His strength and the best life for this child. But I see God providing -- showing me to just trust Him and not rely on anyone else.
He has been teaching me so much and showing me -- I really have alot to learn. Out of this God has brought me closer to Him and I have seen sides of Him I never really saw. It shows He loves me and this child. I want what is best for this Child and right now -- God is just showing me it is to be spiritually minded and not so focused on earthly things. He obviously has a purpose for this and He will bring good from it -- so Yes you are right, patience and just staying in the word are God telling me to wait.
I do know what ever God plans --- I will know it is by His doing -- there will be no doubt in that. His Will is best -- so I will pray for that and the strength to become as He wants.
God tells us to pray fervently -- I trust that He hears me. But yes, I do not want to pray in vain --for something God will be permanently taking away. He's shown me so much of myself -- so much inside me -- that really was the root problem of me running from Him so long. My pride -- so much like Job, Jonah, and David. But the great thing is --God Loves me and this child I am carrying. My desire for a family isn't wrong -- but I do want it in God's timing -- so I have let go of trying to make this relationship work on my terms-- because honestly --- this test isn't about me -- it is about making Himself known.
He's been showing me so much through Isaiah lately -- He has so many promises -- God is here with me -- giving me strength in my time of need. It is hard being alone carrying this child and in a way -- I do see it as more a spiritual warfare. This is not a battle of flesh and blood -- so just focusing on God and having him change me --that's all I can do. But as God says in Ephesians I must be peaceful and loving -- keeping my mouth shout and being wise with my words. Those are not easy lessons --but it is one God is showing me I must get stronger.
As easy as it would be if -- my ex would just be out of the picture --but he isn't, he keeps coming back in -- i guess that is what the most confusing part is. He wants to pay my bills and take care of me, but doesn't want to be with me. He wants to talk to a minister and talk about the baby and be best friends -- but by his terms. But then He'll disappear while his temper cools --- I see God in all of this -- so I do pray for His strength and the best life for this child. But I see God providing -- showing me to just trust Him and not rely on anyone else.
He has been teaching me so much and showing me -- I really have alot to learn. Out of this God has brought me closer to Him and I have seen sides of Him I never really saw. It shows He loves me and this child. I want what is best for this Child and right now -- God is just showing me it is to be spiritually minded and not so focused on earthly things. He obviously has a purpose for this and He will bring good from it -- so Yes you are right, patience and just staying in the word are God telling me to wait.
I do know what ever God plans --- I will know it is by His doing -- there will be no doubt in that. His Will is best -- so I will pray for that and the strength to become as He wants.
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