My wife and I have been married for 3 years. She has a 7 yr old daughter from a previous relationship and we together have a 2 yr old son.
My wife is 24 and I am 25. Although we go through our problems and fights, we've always talked it out and went on with our lives. After 3 years, with no warning, she told me she's tired of it and "needs time". I did the wrong thing by begging and crying for another chance and telling her things will change. Well, she's adamant to the fact that she "needs time". - So, I now sleep in a different room in our house, giving her the "time" that she needs. I keep my mouth shut but am still eager to know what she is thinking.<p>We both have been "saved" Christians for 2 years now. Although I can easily go by God's words and pray that things will work out - she decided to live in the flesh and go about things HER way.<p>I pray that we will work this out and for things to get better. The Lord will not part what he put together. It is not His will for marriages to divorce. However, He will NOT come in the way of her "free will".<p>So... what do I do? We've tried Christian Counseling - but again, she is going by HER will.<p>All I do now is pray that the Lord will help me desire HIM more that my own WIFE. As hard as it is, I need to keep my faith in Him. But it's hard.

It is hard. It is terribly hard to see someone you love so much do such silly things. Your faith is what will keep you strong. I love reading about Job. Tell me, can it be any worse than that. Even if she doesn't go with the counseling, you should continue. It will keep your perspective and give you ideas of what you need to do to keep your marriage together.
I'll pray for you.<p>Elizabeth

Elizabeth.
Your kids are as old as mine [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] .
Yes, I know I need to keep my faith. It's hard when Satan is taking one of your most valuable treasures from you. I've read "Power of a praying husband" and "Divorce Busting" - both good books. But it seems as if I'M the ONLY one trying. At times I feel like I want to throw the D papers in front of her face just so a little reality kicks in - but I don't think that's any way of healing things.
One of my big problems and question is... "What did I do?". I never abused, neglected, nor been unfaithful to her. Just little arguments here and there that she's tired of.
I just don't know what to do... but pray for myself and her.
We'll see what God wants. [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Thanks.