I remember at one point, we discussed the sexuality issue & it was offensive to some. So I am hesitant to bring this up. Please disregard if you find it objectionable. I am having a problem relating to pornography. In October, my H brought his first Playboy into the home. I knew he had it and he did not hide it from me. I didn't make a fuss over it because it was in Oct. (coincidently the time of discovery & end of his affair?). Since then, he has accumulated 3 more magazines - more offensive--Hustler. I recently set him up with his own username on the PC (my mistake) and he is now receiving pornographic mail from his buddies and checking out sights online. I want to discuss this with him but am not sure how to bring it up. I don't want to appear to be attacking him or anything. It bothers me personally but after hearing a radio show today, I realize this is also damaging his relationship with the Lord. Please pray for me in this area and offer any suggestions. Blessings, J

Newday,<BR>I will pray for you and your husband. I know that the magazine and internet porn issue can be so destructive to a relationship, and probably affects you the same way my h.'s need for hearing OW's voice affects me. (Wondering "why" and "Am I not enough?")<P>Lord, please touch Newday and her husband. Please convict him about the damage he is doing to his mind with this porn. Please give her strength and wisdom. <P>Amen<BR>lizzie<P>------------------<BR><BR>"I have found the Pearl of Great Price"<BR>

NewDay,<P>I have heard statistics that the pornography via internet is of epidemic proportions! It has done more to destroy men and their relationships to God then anything before it. It is effecting Christian men as well. I know of an individual in Texas who spoke on this topic at his men's prayer breakfast.<P>Don't be shocked, this is a mighty tool of Satan in this present day. I will also pray for your husband in this regard. <P>He needs to have the Lord convict him of this destructive behavior. I don't know if it is your place to say anything unless he gives you the opportunity. <P>Like Stormie says, ask God first to see if this is something you should talk to your H about. If it is He will make a way for the discussion to come about.<P>Taj<P>------------------<BR>"Perfect love casts out fear" I John 4:18

You are right about it being such an epidemic & I believe it is addictive. At first I was upset because I was thinking only of myself and resentful that he would choose pictures over me. Now I am more concerned for him & his salvation and well-being. But I feel if I try to discuss this with him, he won't see that. He will only see my insecurities & think I am ridiculous. Maybe this is one of those times I just need to "Shut-Up and Pray" for awhile. Thanks for responding. This is a really scary subject for me because it is so unlike my husband. Never in the 15 years that I have known him has he been interested in this type of material. Please continue to pray for us. Thanks! Blessings, J

Just wanted to update you on this issue because some of you were praying for us. I never mentioned the subject to my H but decided to "relocate" the magazines. I truly did not want my boys, 8 & 10) to find these. I thought I would wait for H to ask me where they went. He didn't. So yesterday I said "Oh, by the way, I moved your magazines. I really don't want the boys finding those things." He said " oh, you could just throw them away." I said I didn't want to do that without his permission. But today.... they go in the trash!!!! PTL I have also shared with him some of the prayers in POPW and he asked me if I could find him a book with prayers in it. I bought him one yesterday but I'm not sure how good it is. If anyone has any good recommendations, I would love to hear from you. Thanks to all you prayer warriors! Blessings, J

NewDay,<P>Sometimes it amazes me how God works. We see things as difficult and He enters in and changes someones very attitude.<P>PTL! Another wonderful answer to prayer on the Womens Bible Study Forum! <P>Blessings, Taj<P>------------------<BR>"Perfect love casts out fear" I John 4:18