A lot of people are NOT going to stand with you. My advice is to just stand, and pray that God reveals to you the people who are standing with you. Now, if you are unsure about your stand maybe THIS is the reason for the hesitancy you may see around you. I finally had to tell my friends and family that I was standing--no matter what--no matter HOW bad it got. AND if they were my friends then they would REMIND me that I said I would NEVER give up...and to NOT let me. Yes, I was THAT serious; IF I wavered I needed people to stand alongside of me, even if they thought it was crazy. I wanted them to REMIND me of what I said. It didn't get to that point. The reason was not because I was so strong but as we build ourselves up in the Lord and ask the Holy Spirit to come alongside and encourage us DAILY, asking God to confirm His words in our heart it's really difficult to change our minds and go against the Heart of God. If He gave you a word to STAND, then He isn't changing your mind. He hasn't changed His mind; He is right there. WE choose to walk away from the mission. Family will SEE your resolve. Does this mean you won't hurt....oh, I promise you will. If your heart is soft it will WEEP with a pain you can't imagine. BUT this is GOD; he wants to give you HIS heart for the lost. Your prodigal is LOST. WEEP for them. "Standing" is not just an idea, if it is....you won't be able to stand for long.
Now, some of you have children! Many of your friends might think you are teaching them to accept sin and bad behavior. In regards to your children, maybe this is the reason you are having the questions. In your stand, are you displaying faith in the impossible? Are you steadfast? Are you loving God and the sinner? Are you displaying your stand for the covenant? Are you praying for the lost? How can this be a wrong example for your children? Are you excusing sin? My children, without doubt, KNEW/KNOW that sin is unacceptable and displeasing to our Father. They knew Josh's behavior was unacceptable, so it's not that you are standing for sin being right; God deals with the sinner. You are standing for the covenant to be upheld. Make sense?
We have received DOZENS of e-mails the last month, and so many keep saying "our stories are alike." Yes, because the master of deceit, lies, and evil is the same no matter the person. Satan seeks to destroy destinies, and he really doesn't have any new tactics. Things look the same, because it's the SAME spirit.
BUT, be encouraged, the Spirit that lives inside of you is MUCH stronger, and if GOD be for you WHO can be against you? God is FOR YOU!!! He does impossible things!! Stand with Him! Gain confidence in your stand, and your friends will see that you mean business. Are you passionate? People want a mission--give them one!!
"Finally,brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you, and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men; for not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one." II Thessalonians 3:11
I will be praying for you. Thank you for sharing your stories with us; it helps us to know how to pray!
Much love,
Serena Abdelaziz
14 comments:
I have been fighting with worry and fear if I am doing the right thing ...I prayed last night and asked God...I heard James 5:8...the time is soon very soon and to pray like you have never prayed before...may I ask that you pray for us..my husband's name is Chris
Prayed for you and Chris by name. Stand strong!
Mark 9:24
“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
My husband has been gone since September 2012. Im pregnant and standing for my marriage. He wont talk to me. Please pray for my husband and my marriage to be restored. His name is Timothy
We will. Thank you for writing.
How did you not lose your mnd...at time the pain hurts so bad sometimes I feel like I can't go on. Any advice would be appreciated
Only God keeps you from losing your mind. AND the pain is a sign of a soft heart, which is the only way to keep standing!
Keep watching for more advice on this. Josh and I have been talking a lot about these things. It won't be fun to hear but it will be some substantial knowledge to keep us empowered to stand.
Please pray for my marriage. Your story has really helped me to stand in there even more. We have been separated for 10 months now. I really want him to come back home to me and our kids. God dis it for you sure He can do it for my marriage. I see what the devil is doing. Standing is hard. I need your prayers.
We will be praying. Yes, if He did it for us He can/will do it for you. Keep standing firm. God bless!!
My marriage is in need of prayer. Please pray for my marriage. We need healing and restoration. Your story has really helped me to stand in there even more. Standing is hard. I hope that you reply to this. God dis it for you and i Know God is able cuz He did it for you. I heard your story and mines is pretty much the same. Only if my husband would have came back at the 4th month. Going on a year. I NEED MUCH PRAYER!!
Enduring for a period long period of time is a hard thing. Stand strong and don't give up! We will pray for your marriage.
Sorry for all the post. Was having a hard time loggin on. Sorry. But thanks for ur prayers. One more thing. I will b bugging u with this. Never been at this point so im needing all the help i can. I really hope u don't mind.
You are free to e-mail us at standingformarriage@live.com We will be there to encourage you, and direct you to God's Word. The Holy Spirit really is the guide to a strong stand. He has the answers.
Thanks so much. God is good. He lead me to your story this morning.
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