[Stick a Fork in Me - I am Done]

The tragedy of this for me is that my husband is a professing Christian who led me to the Lord many years ago.

[JMJ333]

My father was a professing Catholic, who made me go to church when I didn't want to. Then one day he changed. He became someone I didn't recognize. He left my mom, and there was nothing either of us could do about it. Grace is not a constant. We have free will to make our own choices, and sometimes people choose not to follow God, but their own desires. This leaves loved ones out in the cold--I know--I have been there. I still pray for him, even though he abandoned me.

I would suggest a number of things, but if your husband isn't willing to try then I would not attempt them, as they would most likely push him farther away. My advice is still to turn to God in prayer. Make a point of going to church extra, perhaps for bible study. Ask him if he wants to come. If not, that is okay, but still go anyway. Let God shine forth from your soul.

In the end, it can only make you stronger and will help you deal with your present situation. But know that God works on his own time, and that sometimes it feels like he isn't listening. That is our cross that we must bear. Take it up and follow him.

As hard as that is, it does bring comfort for those who know how to utilize suffering and make it bear fruit. ;)