I have been searching the internet for almost six months for a discussion forum like this one. I believe that God is going to reconcile my marriage relationship. I love my husband dearly and (even though we're seperated) I believe that he is a valuable treasure from heaven who was designed specifically for me by God. I've searched and searched for somebody who felt the same way. Somebody who when they hear my story won't be so quick to say "Just divorce him" or "You have to be realistic and stop hoping for something that will never happen." In my opinion HOPE is very realistic especially when it is backed by the power of God. <BR>And believe me my hope lies unreservedly in the power of the Holy Spirit. <P>My Husband had an extramarital affair and when I found out about it he was gone instantly. I know this woman very well and I know they are not seeing each other. My dear husband has been away from me and our 10 month old son since the day after Christmas. We see each other occasionaly (mostly for him to see the baby) and so far he doesn't show any interest in trying to work things out. <P>I work in a bookstore so immediatly upon his leaving I searched my store for ANYTHING that would help me and "The Power of a Praying Wife" was the first book I bought. I've bought many more since then, a lot of Smalley. Anyway I have gone throuhg O'Martians book over and over again. Praying in faith. And I have searched for other women to pray with me. So let me tell you I am so happy to have found this board and I could go on and on and on but we have much time.<P>Thank you all for being here. I look forward to sharing with you, praying with you, and becoming friends with you.<P> <P>------------------<BR>Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, That you may abound in hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Dear IClaim,<P>Welcome!!! You found a great group to post with. We haven't been real active lately as we've been through the whole book already. But many do read and post here every day, and some of us are long-timers too. I have been on this board for over 2 years; hw, taj, SueB also have I believe. <P>You won't find any "just divorce him" comments here. We are committed to standing for our marriages, and praying for the Lord's perfect will for our husbands and marriages. Somewhere on this forum there are testimonials for several of these wonderful praying wives that you may want to read. <P>POPW was a life, and marriage, saver for me. It taught me so much, and I thank God for leading me to this site. The first POPW study got underway within a month of my dh moving back home, God's timing was perfect! And, boy did I need some help from the Lord!! <P>I also want to say that I must have heard at least a hundred times that I was better off without him, "just divorce him", "you can get on with your life now" etc. when we were separated. Everyone I knew (except the ladies on this forum and the other prayer groups I'm in) thought I was crazy when I let him move back home. But, that small, still voice that belongs to the Holy Spirit kept saying "Trust me" and "wait on Me". I knew God wanted us together, and He would be right here with me, and He has been. <P>May the Lord bless you abundantly and exceedingly more than you can imagine,<P>AW<BR>