Every Wed. we are to pray and fast for one another. Every Weds we can check in and let everyone know we have prayed for the group. Prayer does mighty things and group prayer is even better.

Right now I am doing "Experiencing God Day by Day" and Lupolady is doing "Power of a Praying Wife" for the ladies. You can use this as your prayer or have your own or combine them.

I think it will be great to see how God works in our lives and heals our marriages and us.

If you want to pray with us I will be more than happy to add your name to the list below.

Prayer Warriors who are praying and being prayed for: cajunky,Ezra, Willgetthruthis, Godisincontrol, Natasha79, JohnC, c++_guy, Wallace, relady, steadfast and committed, morriggs,lupolady, stillwaiting, Broken Hearted, PasDeDeux, hopeful_person,GinnyF, Not peachy in Ga, cry2much,SNL,LostAgain(Dave&April), Dodger, gloriachu, LoveNcare,JMF,WEN, NiteHawk, Absurd, LetSTry,AgainsttheWind,cemmerson, getting better,kellidiane,Terrified, BeeLee,idostylin, Resilient, thiscantbehappening, day by day, Jloves, broken x3, Sue with Hope, sunrise1, shepette, Malc, Faithfulwife, timbo-e,Angelia,FeelingAllAlone,broken_joe,dopey,awake,truly a friend, Is it to late, stilltryingtosaveit, landslide,GODBLESSU,vega

Prayers Answered: Lupolady(air conditioner),Steadfastandcommitted(first string again),cry2much(sucessful surgery), Movingonwithlife(Wife coming home),WGTT(accepted into mentor program), betrayed and desparate (sucessful cancer surgery),Againstthewind(Got job), Free ( Marriage Restoration begun ), cajunky (wife not engaged & did something with family, told me she loved me), Stillwaiting(neice is o.k.), Stillwaiting(Got to see her husband for 2 hours and his heart seems to have softened), Steadfastandcommitted (wife gave up other man and said steadfast is stuck with her. God showed her the change was for real in steadfast)

Love in Christ
Cajunky

<small>[ February 26, 2003, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: cajunky ]</small>

Lupo and Caj, I have a message for you on the Feb. 19, thread....
God Bless, SW

I would like to be added to your paryer list. My W move out, and is still wanting her "alone time", thus refusing to even talk to me about our relationship. The waiting and uncertanty are about to tear me apart, and I could definatly use your prayers.

Thanks,
JohnnyB

I got this today in my e-mail. It was so timely for me.

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> GIVE ME FAITH!

Sripture to Read: Matthew 17:1-23

"Lord, have mercy on my son," he said. "He has seizures and is
suffering greatly. He often falls into the fire or into the
water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal
him." "O unbelieving and perverse generation," Jesus replied,
"how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with
you? Bring the boy here to me." Jesus rebuked the demon, and
it came out of the boy, and he was healed from that moment.
Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, "Why
couldn't we drive it out?" He replied, "Because you have so
little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small
as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from
here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible
for you." Matthew 17:15-21

The highway to heaven is narrow. Why? Because many people do not
want to be a Christian. We need to walk in faith, have a Christ-like
attitude, walk in righteousness and holiness knowing that we may have
times of sufferings, trials or tribulations. The good news is that
our Lord Jesus Christ has given us victory over everything, if we are
willing to pick up His cross and follow Him.

When people saw or heard that Jesus was coming to their town, they
went out to meet Him. He cast out demons, healed the sick, and taught
them the Word of God. Jesus often talked about people's faith. May
you and I examine our faith today. How would you grade your faith?
Do you have lack of faith, do you have weak faith or effective, strong
faith?

"As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him,
calling out, "Have mercy on us, Son of David!" When he had
gone indoors, the blind men came to him, and he asked them,
"Do you believe that I am able to do this?" "Yes, Lord," they
replied. Then he touched their eyes and said, "According to
your faith will it be done to you"; and their sight was restored."
Matthew 9:27-29

I pray that you will really believe the Word of God. That is what
made me to be so different seventeen years ago. When I was reading
the Word of God, I believed in the Word literally. The Lord started
my faith growing, by reading the Gospels and believing what He did
2000 years ago, could be done for me today. I spoke faith at my
church and the people could see the change in my behavior and
attitude. I kept speaking that some way at God's perfect timing, Bob
was coming back home. Then I would open my Bible to the ones
interested in hearing my new scriptures the Lord had given me
recently.

"Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found
nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never
bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered. When the
disciples saw this, they were amazed. "How did the fig tree
wither so quickly?" they asked. Jesus replied, "I tell you
the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can
you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to
this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will
be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask
for in prayer." Matthew 21:19-22

Ineffective faith means you take matters into your own hands. You
try to help God by making His promises come true. Do not interfere
with God's plans. Lack of faith also shows lack of trust in God.
Focus on God's faithfulness so that you can walk with confidence
instead of fear! Ineffective faith means often that you do not obey
the Lord in His teachings. Weak faith often means you lack endurance.
You may talk a lot about standing, but you are not a doer of the Word
of God.

How can you increase my faith?

"The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" He replied,
"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this
mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will
obey you." Luke 17:5-6

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test
yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless,
of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover
that we have not failed the test. Now we pray to God that you will
not do anything wrong. Not that people will see that we have stood
the test but that you will do what is right even though we may seem
to have failed. For we cannot do anything against the truth, but
only for the truth." 2 Corinthians 13:5-8

"Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the
message is heard through the word of Christ." Romans 10:17

"For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a
righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it
is written: "The righteous will live by faith." Romans 1:17

Faith is total dependence on God and willingness to do His will. It
is complete and humble obedience to God's will. Willing to do
whatever the Lord show's you to do! (Even building an ark for your
family!) Your tiny faith as small as a mustard seed (look at one--
they are tiny!) is enough for it to grow and flourish. Faith is
knowing for certain and believing that God's promises are true.
Believing that He will do what He says, that is true faith!

God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Rejoice Marriage Ministries
PO Box 10548
Pompano Beach, FL 33061
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Love in Christ
cajunky

Again, please pray for my husband to be freed from his addictions, to turn his will and his life over to the care of God, repent and pray. I pray this for all who have spouses, or other family and friends with addictions.

I pray for wisdom and guidance to know what to do, what to say, how to look at this whole situation. WH keeps talking about comming home and is taking steps to sell the business. He wants someone to drive with him (1200 miles) but I don't want the kids to be put in a spot and I don't think I could do it - be with him alone for 18 hours. I had given up to some extent and have been removing him from my heart. If he doesn't come clean, then there is no way to ever have a relationship and I would let go with love.

The last few days I have been thinking "what if he really does get sober? and works a recovery program? and wants to be a Godly husband and father? A part of me shudders when I think about being with him again. God would have to change the hardness in my heart too.

God Bless,

D.

WGTT,
Again, another "timely" message.

This week's Power of Praying Wife chapter is titled: His Marriage
(I'm taking them in order, the "timeliness of the messages is totally God's Providence)

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"><strong>
His Marriage

What may seem like a minor concern in a marriage, can gain a stronghold and add up to become pivotal in determining whether a marriage stays together or falls apart.

Praying about all aspects of a marraige keeps the concept of divorce from gaining any hold. So we must'nt neglect the major issues, even if we think that there would be no divorce or adultery in our future. Although there was no history of either of those in our family (author's words), divorce and adultery had so saturated our culture and the business we were in that they were almost expected in some circles.

Marriage is great when two people enter into it with a mutal commitment to keep it strong no matter what. But often a couple will have preconcieved ideas about who the other is and how married life is supposed to be, and then reality hits. That's when their kingdom can become divided. You have to continually pray that any unreal expectations be exposed and all imcompatibilities be smoothed out so that you grow together in a spirit of unity, commitment, and a bond of intimacy. Pray that your M is a place where two agree so God will be in the midst of it (Matt. 18:19,20). If either of you has been M'd before, pray that you do not bring any residue from that into your M now. Break any ties, good or bad, emotional or spiritual, with any former relationships. You can't move forward into the future if you have a foot stuck in the past.

Don't take your M for granted, no matter how great it is, "Let him who thinks he stands, take heed lest he fall" (I Cor. 1:12). Pray for your M to be protected from any person or situation that could destroy it. Ask the Lord to do whatever it takes to keep the M intact, even if it means striking one of you with lightning when you think aobut giving it all up! Pray that God will make your M a source of joy and life to both of you, and not a drudgery, a thorn, a dread, an irritation, or a temporary condition.

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PRAYER:
Lord, I pray You would protect our M from anything that would harm or destroy it. Shield it from our own selfishness and neglect, from the evil plans and desires of others, and from unhealthy or dangerous situations. May there be no thoughts of dicorce or infidelity in our hearts, and none in our future. Set us free from past hurts, memories, and ties from previous relationships, and unrealistice expectations of one another. I pray that there be no jealousy in either of us, or the low self-esteem that precedes that. Let nothing come into our hearts and habits that would threaten the M in any way, especially influences like alcohol, drugs, gambling, pornography, lust, or obsessions.

Unite us in a bond of friendship. commitment, generosity, and understanding. Eliminate our immaturity, hostility, or feelings of inadequacy. Help us to make time for one another alone, to nurture and renew the marriage and remind ourselves of the reasons we were married in the first place. I pray that (H's name) will be so committed to You, Lord that his commitment to me will not waiver, no matter what storms come. I pray that our love for each other will grow stronger every day, so that we will never leave a legacy of divorce for our children.
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SCRIPTURES:
Eccl.4:9,10
Mal. 2:15, 16
Heb.13:4
I Cor. 7:10,11

Cajunky,
Please add my family to your prayer list. My WH filed for divorce. He is involved in PA with MOW whose H has filed. God Bless You, Rhonda

Feb.26

From "Experiencing God Day by Day" by Henry Blackaby.

Raising Our Expectations

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

Too often we settle for much less than what God wants to do through us. We read in Jeremiah 32:27: I am the Lord , the God of all flesh. Is anything to hard for me?" and we answer, "No Lord." Yet, when we face difficult situations we begin to qualify our belief in God and lower our expectations of what God will do. It is one thing to believe God could perform a miracle in the Bible, or a thousand years ago, or even in the life of a friend; it is quite another matter to wholeheartedly believe God can do anything He chooses to do in our lives!

When almighty God speaks to us, what we do next proves what we believe about Him, regardless of what we say. God revealed to Moses His plan to orchestrate the greatest exodus in human history, and He wanted to use Moses to accomplish it. Moses responded by argueing with God! Moses was overwhelmed by what he heard and began to make excuses for why he could not participate in Gods activity. Moses would have readily acknowledged his belief in Gods power, he simply did not believe God could do miraculous work through his life. Moses argument with God limited his ministry for the rest of his life (Exodus 4:13-16).

Do you sense there may be far more that God wants to do through your life than what you have been experiencing? Ask God to show you what it is, then be prepared to respond in faith and obedience to what he tells you.

Remeber to pray for your marriage as well as everyone elses.

Love in Christ
cajunky

Hi. It's been a while since I've been here. I've been concentrating a lot lately on my walk with God. I have a praise and a prayer request.

I'm seeing a counselor at a local church at the insistance of my ex-wife. She wants me to move on. I started to tell her that I don't feel God wants me (or her) to move on. I found out that during our marriage, she prayed for me using "The Power of a Praying Wife." She admitted to me that she understands God doesn't answer prayers according to our time frame, but according to His.

I'm so excited about this. I feel that I'm more than halfway there! I told her that I feel God finally answered her prayers, and she said, "Good, you can use that on your next marriage." With God's good graces, that will be with her.

Long story short, please pray that God will give me the words to say to her. Let Him lead me to scripture to help me. Let Him convince her of what I say and of the changes in me. Let God tie my tongue when I should not say anything.

I have a big praise that I want to share. I don't know if you all remember last spring when I helped the homeless man.

I will tell the short version of the story:

I went to eat at a local restaurant on a real rainy nite. On my way into restaurant I passed this Gazebo that is downtown and noticed a man sleeping in it. For some reason I struck up a conversation with him (I now know it was a God thing). He told me he just got into town so I told him I would help him find a place to stay after I was through eating. For some reason I had a list of shelters in my wallet and after I was done eating I got the man and tried calling them but no one answering. I took him and fed him and let him stay in my vacant house and picked him up the next morning and brought him fresh clothes of mine and found him a shelter to stay at.

I have prayed for him but have really forgot about him lately. Saturday nite I was at the christian coffee shop I have told you all about and I was standing up by the coffe bar talking and noticed a guy in line that I thought I knew. He looked at me and I looked at him and all the sudden we recognized each other. It was the man who I had helped last year!!!!! He hugged me and I hugged him so tight. He told me that I had completely changed his life for helping him.

He now has a job, he is in church, and he is going to NA (narcotics anonymous). The cool thing is he works at a grocery store and one of his co-workers is in my sunday school and had brought him to an activity of ours friday nite but I was unable to attend because I was in a racquetball tournament.

I bet we talked for about 45 minutes and we are trying to get him involved in our class.

Needless to say, I thanked God and cried on the way home. God uses us all the time even when you don't think you are making a difference.

Love in Christ
cajunky

cajunky, would you please contact me via email?

I can be reached at 3pups@optonline.net

Thank you,
Yours in Christ,

This is from the "ABC's of Standing for Your Marriage" from Rejoice Ministries.

C = Each of us made a commitment when we said "I do" on our Wedding Day. We are standing on our covenant not a contract that cannot be broken . May each of us make a commitment "for life" regardless of our circumstances for our spouse and marriage.
Psalm 37:5, Malachi 2:11-16, Proverbs 16:1-4,7,9

D= We need to always know and remember who the enemy is, the devil, satan, it is not our spouse.
1Peter 5:8-9, John 10:10, James 4:7-8

Love in Christ
cajunky

Awesome praise report Cajunky!
SW

This is an email that I just sent my ex wife 5 minutes ago:

"Dear ********:

A great deal has happened in the year and a half since you moved out. I have built a life and our little family has become a very tight and loving little unit. I have rediscovered my Catholic Faith in a big way and that has been the source of my strength through most of this.

This little family is great and there are always plenty of kisses for Papa from the babies, but there is someone missing from our lives and that someone is you.

You are loved, you are wanted, and you are cherished by more than just me. Our arms and paws are open and waiting to give you a loving hug and a kiss; there are three little tongues ready and waiting to kiss you all over your face.

The pups love you, the kitties love you and I love you.

God Bless You,
All my love,
Andy"

I feel that God has asked me to wait and pray some more on this marriage and to have more faith than I have been able to have up until now.

Any comments or support are VERY welcome.

Thank you ,
In Christ,

NMW

Andy

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I have rediscovered my Catholic Faith in a big way and that has been the source of my strength through most of this </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> feel that God has asked me to wait and pray some more on this marriage and to have more faith than I have been able to have up until now.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">You may have answered your own question. Faith grows depending on how we water it, sort of how we tend to our garden. It has to be weeded, fertilized, seeds planted and then there is a season of harvest. You ARE growing in faith.

God Bless,

D (Another one from the "Catholic Club")

Cajunky,

Just wanted to give a praise report. When I got home yesterday from work, my W asked me if we had any wine. We didn't but I asked her why. She said that she has finally closed the door on OM. She has watched me forthe last 15 months and decided that the changes I have made are permanent she can trust me with all of her love. "I'm stuck with her from now on."

She said she had been keeping OM on the side (second string sort to speak) "just in case".

The bottom line is she's booted OM off the team.

Of course we still need prayer. I told her I was very happy and had been longing for her to tell me this, but I still really don't like the guy, really want him out of our (her) lives. I told her that it was an issue between him and I and that he violated my family, tried to take away the thing that was most precious to me. He has given no apologies, shown no sign of remorse, and as long as he is in our lives I won't trust him not to try again. Was that an LB? I don't know, but it was what I felt.

Anyway, the message I wanted to get across was, Praise God! He continues to work through the situations!

Keeping everyone here in prayer today. Bless you all.

S&C

Wow SC that is awesome! God is really working in the lives of our prodigals! Thanks for sharing that, we will certainly pray for your marriage to be all God wants it to be! God Bless!
I'm so happy for you!
Love in Christ, SW

Steadfast... WAY TO GO..... I am so happy for you and at the same time so jealous(But it is a good kind of jealous). I knew prayer would bring you two closer together. I am just a firm believer that with God in the marriage you can work through anything.

I pray that I will be reporting the exact same story as you one day soon. Keep up the good work and of all things keep praying for your marriage and for your wife. You know we will be praying for you and your wife.

I have said it before but isn't GOD great. He works things out just perfectly on his timing.

Love in Christ
cajunky

<small>[ February 26, 2003, 07:36 PM: Message edited by: cajunky ]</small>

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by cajunky:
<strong>I have said it before but isn't GOD great. He works things out just perfectly on his timing.

</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">AIN'T IT THE TRUTH?!?!?! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

\o/ PTL, S&C, this is so great.

P.S. We're all a little jealous! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

S & C That's really great news!

Cajunky that's what I've said before, your wife may be watching you to see if your changes are permanent, but for how long, who knows?!?

God Bless,

D.