Posted on 11/28/2016 10:34:54 AM PST by JamesP81
Prayers for you for things to work out.
Just prayed for you. Look to 2 Corinthians chapter 1 and the reasons Paul went through hardship. Depend on Christ and reflect his sacrifice in how you love the unlovable.
OK, he was quoting his wife’s sentiments, not expressing his own. Give the guy a break. We’ve all had days like his.
As it is said, anger is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die. I see my emails from only a few years ago and read my laments at the time about relationships. how people were acting, etc. Now, in the fullness of time, I think, “if only I could go back in time and have those problems”. Since then I have lost my dad, my mom, my son. Sometimes we can get perspective by reading or recalling the things that seemed so all-encompassing at the time, situations that passed and were resolved in one way or another. It is easier to endure difficulties if we can remind ourselves that all things, both good and bad, are temporary.
Loving the unlovable is fine, but it doesn’t obligate you to leave your church.
Prayers up. On another note, the damage to churches everywhere by Obama and Hillary and the statements they and other Democrats may very well bring this nation down.
Max, you have my prayers as well. Unbeknownst to you, they have gone up for you before due to posts regarding your work environment. I pray that God hold you fast in the Liberty you hold dear in the midst of the ungodly people surrounding you. I pray that the wisdom and light of God shine into those in your church so that you are more welcomed and valued there for the patriot you are.
Continue to support the church that you love in any way that you can, while supporting your wife through her emotional difficulties. My mom can be like that, it was a constant struggle for my dad and mom to remain involved in anything as a couple because she’d inevitably get offended by somebody or something and not want to go anymore. Same with friends. She’s a widow now, my dad passed away. The longtime friends she still has refused to let her run them off, several of them told her so every time she started trying to be offended or stopped calling and visiting. Maybe some with your church that she still likes can attempt a similar approach.
My prayer for you is that the two of you would commit to reading the bible together, daily if possible.
Let God show you the verses He thinks would help you.
Saying a prayer before reading the word of God always helps.
I think your church and marital issues are more basic than the specifics you mentioned.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I have a similar situation which I’m going through. I can clearly identify how emotionally difficult it is. I just pray that God will grant you His peace. Keep in mind that God works all things together for our good...as difficult as it may seem. This is a promise that I repeat to myself each day.
Is there some depression there? Often it shows itself in anger and short fuse.. Just a thought. Prayers indeed. Keep on Keeping on....
the liberal crap coming from the my idiotic liberal parish
I don’t recall seeing a post like that around here before. If I understand you, are you saying this person should let his wife have it and attack her emotionally?
I think I may misunderstand your post. Could you explain please?
Ah thanks FRiend. I dont need the prayer but I truly appreciate it. Yes, I know I am surrounded by unGodly heathens who need to burn in hell but I dont run from a fight.
Why do you suggest that this person NEEDS A DIVORCE? That is ridiculous, IMHO.
My heart goes out to you, and prayers too.
Your first duty is to your wife. We are called to live our wives and Christ loves his Church. He made the ultimate sacrifice for the church. If she is not getting the support and community she needs then you need to get her where she WILL get it. Ad the spiritual heads of our families the husband has the duty to see that the wife’s spiritual needs are being met. Not that she is getting what you thinks she should need. But what she DOES need. If that place is making her miserable then it isn’t the right place for her. Sacrifices will have to be made but that needs to be your primary objective. The needs / woes of your (soon to be former) church are entirely secondary to your duty to your wife.
This is a tricky call to make and I will certainly send some prayers over in that direction. Hang in there brother!
They’re a church-going couple, apparently of many years. I don’t think he’s necessarily dealing with a nasty, entitled Gen X or Millennial Xena warrior princess wannabe. If he is, your advice might apply.
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