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I am scared to death that I have destroyed the grreatest gift I was ever given. I have lied manipulated, intimidated and verbally abused my wife, she now has no trust in me and a court order of no contact. I am changing only thru the help GOD. But I need prayers that we can be a happy family once again. I give my whole life to GOD trust in his will, but it so hard to trust in him to restore my marriage, Yet on the other hand I know he is the only one who can restore it. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RESTORATION OF MY MARRIAGE
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Matthew 17:20. All you need is faith the size of a mustard seed. God does not require much of us, but he does require that we be sincere in our belief. I pray that God will enable you to continue on your path of self-improvement and that in the process, he will touch your wife's heart such that she sees the sincerity of your devotion. Pray that the Lord will reveal his will for your life to you, that you might continue forward in your desire to better your life, for both you and your wife. God bless...
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Ridensober,<P><BR> I am a BS but treated Husband poorly too.I did not verbally abuse him,but I was not there for him.We grew apart<BR> I have little faith of restoration too.<BR> Have you found website <A HREF="http://www.restorem.org/home.html?" TARGET=_blank>http://www.restorem.org/home.html?</A> <BR>I have found hope there.Prayers,beth
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Dear RidenSober,<P>My thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how you feel...even for us BS there is a sense of loss...that we somehow blew our marriages....it can, at times, be very overwhelming.<P>I truly believe God has provided this web site as a tool to use in restoring your marriage. The principles here are outstanding and based on Christian principles. <P>I have also been to the <A HREF="http://www.restorem.org" TARGET=_blank>www.restorem.org</A> website...it's a good one. Consider also <A HREF="http://www.rejoiceministries.org" TARGET=_blank>www.rejoiceministries.org</A> and getting "Charlyne Cares" a daily devotional that is e-mailed to you. It is really good.<P>Don't forget to focus all on Him. He is the only one who can truly restore a marriage; however, He will ask alot of you regardless of it that happens or not. Seek His face...not his hand (not just what He can do.) He desires most of all a one-on-one relationship with you....regardless of the circumstances.<P>Much Aloha,<BR>Mrs.O<P>Another good daily devotional is <A HREF="http://www.backtothebible.org/devotions/classics/streams.htm" TARGET=_blank>www.backtothebible.org/devotions/classics/streams.htm</A> <BR><p>[This message has been edited by Mrs.O (edited March 15, 2001).]
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Ridensober,<P>You have gotten some really good encouragement here today.<BR>I pray you let God led you with what He has given you today through His children. You are not alone. We are all praying for you and the restoration of your marriage. God had to restore me before I saw changes in my husband or my marriage. It is a hard narrow road you have choosen but one that will lead to blessings. God can fix our mistakes. I did my husband really bad also.God has convicted me of sin I didn't even realize was sin. Things were a mess and He has been faithful and started cleaning up my mess. It takes time and as we pray things can get worse but that just means God's hand is on the situation.Stand strong on Jesus.<BR>Why would God not want your marriage restored? Don't answer me, just ask yourself this, maybe that will help. As you repent your sins God is faithful and forgives you.<BR>gentle<p>[This message has been edited by gentle (edited March 15, 2001).]
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RidenSober -<BR>God truly is in the business of restoring marriages. You have gotten great support and words of encouragement here ... just be patient and listen. I too treated my H with disrespect and i was never there for him. I am just now learning how to be a true partner and it is not easy to leave behind old behavior. H is a WS but I have many sins to be forgiven for as well . . . and the good news is that God does forgive. Where once I had no hope I now have hope and faith . . . I also try to live every day knowing that God is in control, not me . . . very hard for a control freak like me . . .<BR>You are in my prayers . . .<BR>patti
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