Every Wed. we are to pray and fast for one another. Every Weds we can check in and let everyone know we have prayed for the group. Prayer does mighty things and group prayer is even better.

Right now we are doing "POWER of a Praying Husband" for the men and "Power of a Praying Wife" for the ladies. You can use this as your prayer or have your own or combine them.

I think it will be great to see how God works in our lives and heals our marriages and us.

If you want to pray with us I will be more than happy to add your name to the list below.

Prayer Warriors who are praying and being prayed for: cajunky,Ezra, Willgetthruthis, Godisincontrol, Natasha79, JohnC, c++_guy, Wallace, relady, steadfast and committed, morriggs,lupolady, stillwaiting, Broken Hearted, PasDeDeux, hopeful_person,GinnyF, Not peachy in Ga, cry2much,SNL,LostAgain(Dave&April), Dodger, gloriachu, LoveNcare,JMF,WEN, NiteHawk, Absurd, LetSTry,AgainsttheWind,cemmerson, getting better,kellidiane,Terrified, BeeLee,idostylin

Prayers Answered: Lupolady(air conditioner),Steadfast(first string again),cry2much(sucessful surgery), Movingonwithlife(Wife coming home),WGTT(accepted into mentor program), betrayed and desparate (sucessful cancer surgery)

Love in Christ
Cajunky

<small>[ November 22, 2002, 06:15 PM: Message edited by: cajunky ]</small>

I wanted to thank you all for the prayers.
My surgery was successful, on Oct 30th. A bit longer recovery, additional bleeding but on Mon I finally start to work again. The findings confirmed the diagnosis of cancer but they say that all what is needed has been removed. I hope so. In March on the control PAP test we'll see, if necessary , hysterectomy will be done.

Even my exH visited me after I came home. I expected much warmer reaction, maybe concern...but this WAS a step forward.
OMG how I love him. Please include me in prayers sometime, I live for the day he'd be back and our family restored. I know it is impossible but I still can't accept that fact.
I also want that to everyone.
Thank you all
D

Betrayed...I am so glad your surgery went great. I will put it on prayers answered. Wow...your husband came and saw you. That tells me there is still some love there. Just remember...God makes the impossible happen. It is just on his timing.

Stillwaiting....I know you posted this on last weeks thread but i think it is a great idea to journal. I have been journaling since july 8. I journal about my day and how I felt about different things. When the time is right I want my wife to read it too. She will definitely know by reading my day to day thoughts that I love her more than anything in the world.

Love in Christ
cajunky

Nov. 27

HER SEXUALITY

Your wifes sexuality is wrapped up in two things:

1. How she feels about herself
2. How she feels about you

If a woman doesn't feel attractive or sexy, its difficult for her to act like she is.

If you have hurt her in one way or another, even if it was unintentional, it may cause her to withdraw physically in self protection. If it has not been resolved satisfactorily in her soul, it will affect your sexual relationship.

For a woman, sex comes out of affection. She has no desire to be affectionate with a man who makes her feel hurt or neglected. A woman's true sexuality is wrapped up in how loved and valued she feels, and it's very difficult for her to give herself to someone who has made her feel bad.

Trust is also a huge factor in a successful sexual relationship. If either of you has violated the other's trust, pray for complete repentence, forgiveness, and healing. A woman never fully gives her body, mind, and emotions to a man she doesn't trust.

If there has been sexual infidelity in your relationship, you need the prayers and support of strong, qualified, trustworthy Christian counselors who believe in the power of God to transform, renew, and bring total restoration. The betrayal must be fully confessed and thoroughly repented of and forgiveness must be sought. Pray for sexual purity to be restored in the heart of each of you and for fidelity to be an uncompromising way of life. There has to be complete healing in this area before trust returns, and only God can heal you both and restore the trust.

Woman want to be able to share affection with their husband without always having it lead to the sex act. Your wife wants a sense of togetherness- a hug, a kiss, a simple touch, an embrace- that doesn't always lead to physical intimacy. She needs emotional connection, affirmation, and closeness without having to perform.

There is nothing more attractive to a woman than a man who is strong in the Lord. It makes him irresistible. If you want to be more attactive to your wife, grow deeper in the Lord.

PRAYER

LORD, I pray that you would bless (wifes name) today, and especially bless our marriage and our sexual relationship. Help me to be unselfish and understanding towards her. Help her to be unselfish and understanding towards me. Teach us to show affection to one another in ways that keep romance and desire alive between us. Where one of us is more affectionate than the other, balance that out. Help us to remember to touch each other in an affectionate way every day. I pray that how often we come together sexually will be agreeable to both of us.

Show me if I ever hurt her, and help me to apologize in a way that will cause her to forgive me completely. Any time we have an argument or a breakdown of communication, enable us to get over it quickly and come back together physically so no room is made for the devil to work. If ever the fire between us dies into suffocating smoke, I pray that You would clear the air and rekindle the flame.

Help me to always treat my wife with respect and honor and never say anything that would demean her, even in jest. Help me to be considerate of her when she is exhausted or not feeling well. But I also pray that she would understand my sexual needs and be considerate of those as well. Only you can help us fnd that balance.

Make our sexual relationship fulfilling, and enjoyable, freeing, and refreshing for both of us. May our intimacy bond the two of us together and connect our hearts and emotions as well as our bodies. Help us to freely communicate our needs and desires to one another.

Keep our hearts always faithful. Take out of our lives anyone or anything that would cause temptation. Where there has been unfaithfulness in thought or deed on the part of either of us, I pray for full repentance, cleansing, and release from it. Keep us free from anything that would cause us to neglect this vital area of our lives. May our desire always be only for each other. Renew and revitalize our sexual relationship, and make it all You created it to be.

Scripture

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
1 Corinthians 6:18
1 Corinthians 7

Remember to pray for your own marriage as well as all the others.

Love in Christ
cajunky

<small>[ November 23, 2002, 04:34 PM: Message edited by: cajunky ]</small>

Betrayed, I'm so grateful to hear your news! keep hanging on, as cajunky says, it is in Gods time, not ours. Don't lose faith!
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Please include me in prayers sometime, I live for the day he'd be back and our family restored. I know it is impossible but I still can't accept that fact.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD!
He is able to do anything and everything, He may more than likely be using your health situation to draw your husband back to you, one never knows!
We will definately keep you in our prayers!

Cajunky, glad yoy're journalling, I would be overwhelmed if I were the WS and found a journal written to and about me, just realizing the love that my S has for me! Wow what a revalation for them when they do come to their senses or in your case out of the fear, and realize our love for them!

I gotta tell you again Caj, I am so blessed to read your posts, knowing where you've come from...
May God Bless all you do and more!

One more thing, I am going to call one of my in-laws today, not sure who,H has many sisters and the only thing holding me back from contacting them is that they don't understand and will argue with me about my stand, I know that I always get down after talking to them, (it's been years) because they always seem to have to tell me how happy he is with his GF. When I talk to his Dad, he doesn't talk very much, and if my H or stand is brought up, he suddenly has to go, probably because of his own convictions, as he left his W and 6 kids for OW, married her and raised her kids. That whole family is messed up, the curse of D is on most of them. Please pray that I will have a positive conversation with whomever God leads me to call.

I'll let you know how it goes....

Have a great day, Love in Christ, Monika!

<small>[ November 24, 2002, 10:56 AM: Message edited by: Stillwaiting ]</small>

SW,
thank you for the nice words, I know you really mean that.
You know I am a scientist, and also an atheist , better to say I was an atheist, but with a strong beleif that somewhere in The Universe, there must be something, someone, powerful . I am not sure if that is God, or something else but I believe that there is something more powerful than we are. I realy believe that you all helped me with prayers to go thru surgery and I hope to be a winner in this battle with illness (in spite of the fact that I still can't see the purpose of my life last three yrs)
But I also believe in marriage and cause I know my ex is very family orientated and very committed to the family and marriage, I know he will never leave his wife and their son. He did it once, he hurt our daughters and I am sure he wouldn't repeat that with his new family. We were first to each other and she is the second woman in his life and I am positive he wouldn't cheat her at any cost. That is sad but he'll stay with them the rest of his life no matter how much is he satisfied.
These are the facts and I can't understand myself why, why can't I accept it.
For the moment I am surprised with your 6yrs long waiting, but then I know I'll be doing the same. It's a pitty we are on two different continents-but that shows that such women didn't disappear from the Planet (like my OD uses to say they are)
Wish you all the best

cajunky
thank you one more time

D

HI Betrayed, I will pray that God will show you who He is, He can prove Himself to you regardless of your scientific background! Just know that He loves you, and in His Word it says that if you "seek Him you will find Him" It is amazing when you do find Him, you get new eyes to see with and a new understanding of everything around you!
I'm sorry to hear that your H remarried, but you never know for how long. If he cheated on you, he will cheat on her... don't you think? I guess the best thing to do, as in my case, is wait on God to show you what to do.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> It's a pitty we are on two different continents-but that shows that such women didn't disappear from the Planet </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You know there are so many of us around this big wide world, and many are in the same pain, its good to have a way for us to communicate with each other and help each other through these times. What part of Europe are you from? I was born in Germany.
God Bless and may He show Himself to you completely!
M

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">
"His Purpose"
Everyone has a purpose. It's the reason we exist. It's our life's mission, objective, or plan.
Generally, we're here to glorify God and do His will. How that specifically translates in our lives is unique to each of us. Your H needs to know the reason he exists. He needs to be sure his life is not just an accidnt, but that he's here by design.

A W may pray that her H be molded according to God's plan and not anyone else's. Then, who he will become will be determined by whether he hears God's call on his life or not. For God "has called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began." (II Tim. 1:9)

You can always tell when a man is not living in the purpose for which God created him. You sense his unrest. You get a feeling something is not quite right, even if you can't put your finger on what it is. When you're around a man who is fulfilling his calling and doing what he was created to do, you're aware of his inner direction, confidence, and deep security.

Whatever God has called your H to be or do, He has also called you to support it and be a part of it, if in no other way than to pray, encourage, and help in whatever way possible. For some women, that means creating a good home, raising the children, being there for him, and offering prayer support. Other women may take an active role by becoming a partner or helper. In either case, God does not ask you to deny your own personhood in the process. God has called YOU to something, too. But it will fit in with whatever your H's calling is. It will not be in conflict with it. God is not the author of confusion, strife, or unworkable situations. He is a God of perfect timing. There is a time for everything, the Bible says. The timing to do what God has called each of you to do will work out perfectly, if it's submitted to God.
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PRAYER:
Lord, I pray that (H's name) will clearly hear the call You have on his life. Help him to realize who he is in Christ and give him certainty that he was created for a high purpose. May the eyes of his understanding be enlightened so that he will know what is the hope of Your calling (Eph. 1:18)

Enable him to walk worthy of his calling and become the man of God You made him to be. Continue to remind him of what You've called him to and don't let him get sidetracked with things that are unessential to Your purpose. Strike down discouragement so that it will not defeat him.

I pray that the desires of his heart will not be in conflict with the desires of Yours. May he seek You for direction, and hear when You speak to his soul.

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SCRIPTURE:
I Cor. 7:7
II Thess. 1:11
Eph. 1:17-19
Psalm 20:4

<small>[ November 24, 2002, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: lupolady ]</small>

Hi my friends, I could use some prayer this week.
Yesterday I called my father-in-law, it was a good call, no mention of my H. I then called his step daughter, haven't talked to her in years.
I told her about my stand, and it felt weird, you know? She seemed to understand, and we will probably stay in touch now. I hung up with the usual sense of "he's still not ready" mainly because he is still with OW, he has been with her longer than any woman he's been with. Just made me aware of how far gone he is. The doubt is trying to creep in, but I know the Lord's promise is true, so I am hanging on to that, but I can feel the negative thoughts trying to squeeze in there. I'm even feeling some anger trying to creep in. Praise the Lord that He is in control, and I can come to Him when I feel this way. Please pray that these negative feelings will be gone, and my promise from the Lord will prevail!
Thanks for listening and praying, Love in Christ, Monika

Dear Friends,
This was in my email today from RejoiceMinistries.org

I hope this isn't a major breach of any policy on copying and pasting stuff, but I thought it was SO good, and SO timely (at least it was for me!!)

Enjoy it, and I'll ask God to forgive me for my "sin" of passing it on illegally! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />


ASK HIM!

"Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3

Do you have questions for the Lord? Ask Him? Should I stand for my spouse and marriage? How long should I wait for my spouse to come home? What if I never hear from them? What if they want to come home and they have not changed completely? Everyone is saying, "Get on with your life. God has someone better for you." What should I do? Who should I listen to? What should I do about Thanksgiving?
Who should I believe?

Believe in your Lord Jesus Christ. He know the plans He has for you and for your entire life. If you do not receive your answer the first
time, wait on Him and ask Him again. God does speak to His children.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:11-13

"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5

"A man's steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand his own way?" Proverbs 20:24

The Lord knows every detail of your life. Ask Him what you should do every day, about how to handle the circumstances in you and your family's life. Do not take surveys or get everyone's opinions. You should only want God's plan and way!

"Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon." Isaiah 56:6-7

Many people ask how do I pray for loved ones and prodigals. The above scripture can be personalized by putting your spouse's name in
where it says, "Let _____forsake his way..." Can you see how powerful the Word of God can be when you pray God's scriptures daily?

"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose
for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11

We need to remember that our Lord wants us to develop and deepen our relationship with Him. He does not want you to be like your spouse,
backsliding and walking away from God. God is waiting for all the rebellious children who have become disobedient to come to their senses and repent. Ask the Lord how He sees your spouse. Ask Him how you should pray for the one you love. Ask the Lord to show you areas in your life that you need to change or strengthen or work on.
God is going to rebuild your foundation of your home, starting with you!

"A cry is heard on the barren heights, the weeping and pleading of the people of Israel, because the have perverted their ways, and
have forgotten the Lord their God. "Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding." Jeremiah 3:21-22

Are you willing to ask the Lord what He really wants you to do? Are you willing to be obedient to His will and way in your life?

"I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will a man teach his neighbor, or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from e least of them to the greatest," declares the Lord. "For I will forgive their
wickedness and will remember their sins no more."
Jeremiah 31:33-34

Lord, I pray that You will open these special people's spiritual eyes and ears to hear Your answers for their family and believe in the
promises in Your Word that You give them. Nothing is too hard for You. Amen.

Ask him,

Wow God is good! After I wrote my prayer request this morning, I listened to Charles Stanley with IN Touch, it was on 'waiting on the Lord'!
The Lord really spoke to me through CS's message! He is so good, especially everytime the slightest doubt comes in to play, the Lord gives me assurance and reminds me of His promises. Also just now I read the above post on my email, and then read it here, do ya think that maybe the Lord is trying to tell me something else?????
Wow , thanks for sharing that Lupo, I'm sure it's not illegal, Charlyne loves to help people and the more the better! Have an awesome day! God Bless! Love in Christ, SW

Cajunky and all the prayer warriors,

This morning in my prayer time the Lord gave me this scripture:

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not" Gal. 6:9

Let's renew our mind with this scripture today.

We must have the devil on the run. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

God Bless You All,
relady

Just wanted to bump this up to ask everyone to lift up the people on this forum and everyone that is effected tomorrow (BS, WS, Children, OP, OPS etc.). I'm sure everyone will appreciate it as the prayers are answered.

Ho'omaikai 'oukou. Blessing to everyone.

S&C

Hello MBer's,
I just wanted to share with you that all our prayers are working and a big Thank you to all that have included me in yours as I also remember you everyday!
Today my husband called and came to give me my support check early. While he was here we talked some and both cried. He seems to miss home and me, but not yet totally ready to commit. Now this is a breakthrough with the hand and mind of God! He does have control! When he left he HUGGED me with tears in his eyes and also gave me an extra $20.00 that I really needed.
I live alone way out in the country with lots of land and God and animal friends. We do ok as God see's to it! I am on workers comp with little coming in and a very bad right arm.
I just wanted to share this with you to let you know that your prayers are working Miracles! Thank you a million and I will return a million.
God Bless you all. Happy Thanksgiving! Remember to give Thanks for even the smallest things happening in your situation.

I also have a praise. I went to my girls school play tuesday morning. My wife and I sat together to watch it. We had a good thirty minutes together. It was kind of like old times in the fact we were talking about how cute some of the littles ones were and were laughing at some of them. When I got in the car I thanked God over and over for the glimpse of what it was like and what it could be like. I thanked God for allowing my wife to lower the wall she has built around her, even if it was just a wee little bit.

Love in Christ
cajunky

<small>[ November 28, 2002, 08:18 AM: Message edited by: cajunky ]</small>

I just posted this under the Prayer Requests, but thought I would add it to this list, as I know we have some mighty prayer warriors here!
God Bless, SW

Hi my friends, a while ago I may have mentioned a friend of mine who lived in BC and was dying of cancer. Well the Lord took him home last night, his wife Rose, is also dying of a lung disease, and she needs alot of prayer especially now. She has accepted the Lord recently, and I can only hope that the words spoken to Don penetrated his heart.
I need prayer for two things, one that I will have safe travel through the mountains to and from the service, not sure if there is any snow up there yet, and secondly they have asked me not only to sing, but to do the service. I am not a pastor, but they said I am the only one they know that they could ask. I know the Lord will guide me in what to say and the scriptures to share, but I really need your prayers to do so!
Thanks so much, and God Bless! Monika(SW)

Hello, all.

A week or two ago, I mentioned a colleague who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I'd like to thank all of you who have been praying for her (Charlotte), and give an udate:

The doctors performed surgery on her last week. Did complete hysterectomy....but could not remove all of the tumor. The mass was quite large, as big as a grapefruit, and apparently had already spread. She has been in quite good spirits, despite all this (PRAISE THE LORD for good drugs to kill the pain!!)

Now she is in for a long road of chemo...and I don't even know what the doctors are putting her prognosis at. I DO know we all can ask God to heal her, and of course, He can!

Thank you all soooooooo much for your faithful prayers.

Love & Prayers for God's blessings on you all.

Still...sorry to hear about your friends. I know it is rough on you but I pray you will have a good trip.

Lupo....I pray for your friend too. I know how it is to have someone to have cancer. God has worked miracles in my family with this exact thing.

Love in Christ
cajunky