In need of prayer for my marriage

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May 20, 2017
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Thank you all again for everything. I know this is going to be an uphill battle, but I truly believe God placed her in my life for a reason. I love her unconditionally, and because of that, I have to forgive her. I still believe in my heart that biologically, the baby is mine, and that if anything, this is a test of my faith, and the devil trying to attack my marriage. And, I'm not willing to give up on her, or our family. I have faith that when the baby comes, everything is going to work out great.

God bless you! You are a good man.

I hope she has a repentant heart and I would suggest that counseling is needed to find out why she did this to you and to help her to see that she cannot do it again, ever. As a new mother she needs to put her family first (you and the baby) and forsake all other relationships that pull her away from you and this child. Is she Christian? God's word tells older women to teach the younger women how to be good wives and mothers. I hope that you are active in a friendly, Bible believing church where this can happen for her and that whoever she is hanging out with that might have a worldly, licentious influence on her is removed from your lives (in Jesus' name!).

You sound very excited to be a father and your level of commitment to your wife is not something seen in so many relationships. I will pray for you!
 

bwdave84

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Thank you for your kind words and prayers. She started going to church the Sunday after it happened. At the time, I didn't know why she decided to suddenly, but I was proud of her. After she told me what she did, she said that's when she decided to give her heart to the Lord.
Im very dedicated and committed to her and our marriage, however, i do feel bad, because I'm scared that if the child isn't biologically mine, that our marriage will end up failing, because it will be a daily reminder of her infidelity.
I just keep praying for strength, for God to give me an answer on the baby, and for the ability to forget and completely forgive her for her actions.
 

blue_ladybug

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Tell me something. If the baby isn't yours, does that mean that you won't take care of it, help it grow, love it? I know that's hard for some people, but you may very well be the only daddy that baby will ever know. It didn't ask to be put into this situation, but here it is regardless. Forgive her infidelity, and love this child, even if it turns out not to be yours. :)

Thank you for your kind words and prayers. She started going to church the Sunday after it happened. At the time, I didn't know why she decided to suddenly, but I was proud of her. After she told me what she did, she said that's when she decided to give her heart to the Lord.
Im very dedicated and committed to her and our marriage, however, i do feel bad, because I'm scared that if the child isn't biologically mine, that our marriage will end up failing, because it will be a daily reminder of her infidelity.
I just keep praying for strength, for God to give me an answer on the baby, and for the ability to forget and completely forgive her for her actions.
 

bwdave84

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Oct 18, 2017
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No, it doesn't mean that at all. I've been completely dedicated to my wife and I always will be to our family.
selfishly, I just hope the baby is mine so it'll be easier to move on from her infidelity, instead of having a constant reminder.
 

tourist

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You have more problems in your marriage than wondering whether or not the baby is yours. What led your wife to cheat on you? Was this the first time? How long have you been married?

There is no way to tell if the child conceived is yours until after the baby is born. For your peace of mine I hope that it is, otherwise the father of the child may cause great problems for you later. If the child is not yours you should see a lawyer to arrange for the father's parental rights to be terminated or a court order will be issued for child support.

I pray that God gives you clarity of thought on how to proceed. You may also want to seriously contemplate beginning divorces proceedings too. You should pray for God to allow you to forgive your wife but her actions probably have done unrepairable harm to your marriage. Unless you have been married many years I would seriously consider cutting your losses and start planning on moving forward with your life without your cheating spouse.

Hopefully, you will find comfort, support and understanding from the members of this site. Glad to have you join us even under these most difficult heartbreaking circumstances. Welcome to CC.