Posted on 05/13/2008 8:44:39 PM PDT by Quix
DEAR ONES,
IF any of you have suffered at all at the hands of Alcoholism in any form via any connection, then you may well know something of the traumas involved between and behind the hubby's words below.
I believe that only The Grace of God AND great persistent dogged efforts on the part of all concerned can bring victory in such matters.
PLEASE pray with me in behalf of this whole family . . .
--that the wife will decide deeply and comprehensively to be done with such an addiction, affliction, oppression . . .
--that her family members will be led of Holy Spirit in how to relate to her in redemptive ways vis a vis thick love yet insisting on her share of responsibility being born by her . . .
--that God become first and foremost in each individual's life in this family and for the family as a whole . . .
--that forgiveness flow easily and freely but not in a cheap grace sort of way . . .
--that Love in it's best forms rise to the top in each individual and in each relationship in this family . . .
--that each individual have the Grace of God; the resilience; the endurance, the doggedness, the patience; the firmness; the overcoming-ness; the courage; the pluck; . . . whatever it takes . . . to win out entirely for each individual in this family . . .
--that God would bring around each member of this family all the local support; prayer support; understanding; encouragements needed;
--that the professionals at the rehab center be anointed in their work . . .
--that the fragments of this family will be recombined in a stronger than ever whole . . .
--whatever else Holy Spirit would lead to pray
HERE'S HUBBY'S WORDS:
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. . . to post a prayer request for my Wife. She has just gotten through the DT’s due to alcohol. It was a very, very bad episode this time with text book hallucinations, erratic behavior.
I had to have her removed from my house and secured in a psych ward last Wednesday evening (very late evening). She is a very good, loving woman who is battling alcoholism.
Tonight, she agreed to re-try rehab after I told her I could not support her decisions any further. She is still fighting and I still have faith in her (had to do the tough love thing, I’m a wreck inside as of the moment).
Would you mind posting a thread for her for prayer requests?
If you could do so, I offer my thanks. I love my wife and have made some very bad decisions when it has come to her recovery. I hope that prayer can help both she and I heal and fight this disease.
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And, if any of you have overcome in such areas, please offer your knowledgeable encouragement and support.
Please insure that your posts are encouraging and compassionate.
Bless each of you who pray heart-felt prayers for this situation.
Quix, I pray our loving and merciful Savior, Jesus Christ will heal this woman. I am not sure if you are speaking of your wife or another’s. You and I know that God can restore us to completeness. I pray that she is given the awakening she needs to forego this path of destruction. Alcoholism is a thief and a liar only God can break its bonds upon a person. Your prayers to the Lord will not go unheard.
Prayers for help in the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Prayers....
Prayers lifted, Quix!
Grammy and trussell, would you please PING your prayer warriors?
Thank you!
My most heart felt best wishes and prayers for a full recovery. And a word of wisdom from my own experience... Forgive me if it seems harsh, but it’s born of my own school of hard knocks.
“Quitting” and “trying to quit” are two entirely different things. Quitting is pretty easy once you make up your mind. “Trying to quit” is a horrible way to live.
Heavenly Father, please hear my prayers for your daughter in need. May your Son Jesus hold her and her family near to his heart in this, their time of need! May He show her the path to peace with herself. I pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen!
Prayers.
Hubby, you absolutely need to go to Al-anon, been there, done that, there can be a happy ending.
Thanks All;
For your prayers.
lastchance, I haven’t been married for more than 25 years.
This is regarding another frequent poster in the Rel Forum who needs to remain anonymous for obvious reasons.
Thanks tons for all your prayers each and every one of you.
Blessings and protection to all who pray and care.
Yours,
Good points.
Be assured that the hubby is reading this thread
and Greatly appreciates the prayers of everyone.
Note to DarthVader;
Thanks for the call. Will try and check in when I return.
Here is a verse for you to claim for your wife. Psm. 119:49
“He giveth power to the faint”.
Maria
Alcoholism in many forms plagues my family and the freeper has all my prayers of hope for his wife’s recovery.
Done.
Yes, tiki,
I greatly agree about Al-anon . . . and MarineBrat, you make very good points.
thank you both.
Yes, he does.
All, please help BTTT this thread.
It’s problematic for me to BTTT at this time so I’d appreciate all the help with that
that anyone can offer.
Blessings,
You bet we’ll all be praying for this dear family....alcoholism is a tough one to live with. Hubby did the RIGHT THING.....with love and prayer...they’ll all make it!
BTT!
BTTT....prayers for deliverance and understanding.
Lord Let the Holy Spirit intercede and lead her from this darkest Hour Fill her with the Light of your Heavenly Grace...
Prayers for this family.
FAther, please help this wife overcome her alcohol addition and comfort and guide her family as she faces the demons. In Jesus Name. Amen.
*HUG*
Thank you, Grammie!
Thanks to all your paryer warriors too!
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