Well, back to the battles of the mind. I love busted this morning and am sufferering now. My H was telling me about a woman who came to his office crying about her life--she just moved here-my H hired her, her boyfriend just left her, flat tire, etc. She was feeling upset and alone. So my H told her to take the rest of the day off. (My H works in Human Resources and this is how he became involved with OW. She came in with her problems. Later they shared his problems. Then one thing led to another) After he told me about this incident, I said "Oh, now Jim can befriend another woman." Looks like satan got the best of my mind and I felt those insecure feelings again. So I reacted with harsh words. My H left the house without a word. As soon as he drove away I tried to call him on his cell phone but he didn't pick up. I left two messages on cell phone apoligizing, then called his office twice and left messages, and then sent email. I am persistent! He did not respond. Until just now as I was typing. He said my words hurt him and I apologized again. Please pray with me for the Lord to show me how to rebuke satan in those mind battles and to help me control my tongue and emotions. Thanks for listening. I just needed someone to talk to today. Blessings, J

NewDay,<BR>I hear you... and i do understand.... just when your feeling good, satan attacks where you are weakest.... remember that if you pray and put this into Gods hands, you will gain strength. Always remember that we have no control over other people ( thats hard for us to do when our heart is involved) God will work in your life and your husbands to glorify Him. Your husband must have felt secure enough in your relationship now to even have told you this. to him he was being honest with you. Its normal for you to feel that initial sting, but remember who is in control here, and trust in Him only! Do not let satan gain control. Remember he is the master of confusion, insecurities, distrust, master manipulator.... and you responded just how he wanted you to. Thank God you ran to the only one who can bring comfort and strength, security and hope.. <BR>God bless you.... and keep the faith!<BR>Chris

Chrissie: Thanks so much for the encouraging words. I hadn't thought about my husband trusting me enough to even tell me about this employee. Thanks for bringing that to light. We have spoken again today on the phone and everything seems okay. Looking forward to some time together this weekend. I know he is really trying & sometimes he feels it is not enough. Sometimes I feel it is not enough. :0 But it is not my job to rush him or fix him, I can only pray for God to change me and him where He sees it necessary. Thanks for being there to listen. So many times I just need someone to talk to and there is no one here. Thanks again! Blessings, J<BR>

NewDay, Glad things are better. The Lord is quick to answer our prayers after Satan attacks us isn't he? Pray the Lord will use that incident for His good. Chrissie is right, Satan is surely the master of deception, lies, untrust, and deceit. Have you read the Commentary on Satan? It really enlighted me as to ways Satan was sneaking into my life every day. It seems like the closer I walk with the Lord, the more he attacks me. Now every time I pray I have to rebuke Satan first!<P>I know how it is to wish there was someone to talk to and no one is around. I am so thankful for this forum, and each of you. If the Lord hadn't led me here, and started this Bible Study, I doubt my H and I would be together. It is amazing how great our God is!!! <P>Love and God's blessing to you,<P>MTAW