My wife and will will be married 22 years, April 01,however we have been separated 17 months. She left Oct99,has filed for divorce and insists she cant reconcile our marraige. The night she left I quit drinking, which was a problem she didnt like living with but put up with for so long. In Dec99 I rededicated my life to the Lord and he has gotten me through.<BR>We have not discussed the divorce or is she willing to discuss it. As far as she is concerned she did the filing and that is all she had to do. When I recieved the papers I was adviced by my attorney not to sign papers if I didnt want the divorce, which I did not and I still havent signed them.<BR>My faith in God has been restored and the love he has for me has shown me that I can not give up hope and belief that He will reconcile my marraige. It is so hard to see the negativity from my wife and the circumstances but I have stood strong in my faith and rebuke all with the authoiry of Jesus. I pray daily for my prodical to return home with a forgiven heart and new love for me.<BR>She is fighting Gods will and she insist the Lord has told her to leave and get the divorce. Through ministery I have learn God would not tell a spouse to leave and if they do it is for the purpose of coming closer to the Lord. I have problems fighting my flesh more than my spirit and belif.<BR>I have custody of our 16 year old son and only see my wife when she comes for him every other weekend, that is the hardest time for me,seeing her briefly then they both leave and Im left alone to think. My Lord has shown me the love I have for my wife is eternal and our marraige is a covenant. So I ask for prayer in agreement that God speaks to hr and softens her heart and she would reconcile with Gof first and return home where we can recieve our blessings for our marraige for our future together, God bless all other standers and may we all walk in faith.

How eloquently put. You are absolutely right. The Lord would not tell her to leave. God's desire is that every marriage should grow and prosper. I pray that your desires are realized and that your wife remembers the love you have shared for so many years. Be a faithful servent to the Lord and your devotion will be well rewarded. I pray also for your son. This must be very hard for him. May you all experience that Lord's loving grace and peace. God bless you!

I will keep you, your son and your marriage in my prayers.