I know this is not a normal discussion topic but i thouroughly believe in the power of prayer. My wife and I are are seperated and there are two children (3 & 2) involved. I know with God inothing is ever hopeless but at times, and more so recently it seems that way.If you would simply remember "John" and "Anita" and their children in Va. in your prayers it would be appreciated. God knows the needs....I pray that above all else I seek his agenda, but I cannot imagine why that agenda can't include a happy family with my wife and kids. If I can return the favor for you by all means e-mail me with any details you see fit to provide and I will add you to my daily prayers as well. thank you all.....

I'm praying for you now John (and for Anita and your 2 kids as well of course) and I will add you to my prayers as well. I would also suggest that you post on the prayer request forum. If you haven't seen it yet it is the "Restoration of Marriages - Aug 20th - Prayer Group" This is updated each week and we are supposed to pray for all of the people and fast in some way or another every Wednesday. I would encourage you to do the same.

I could use a prayer as well. I am separated from my wife as well. You'll find my current situation on: My wife has no more hope

God Bless You,

Gregg

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contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty,
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Hi John,

I believe in prayer too, very much so! There are so many Bible verses that show that God answers prayer and can do all things, even beyond what we can imagine.

I have written your name down on my marriage prayer list and will pray for you. God's will is for your marriage. Divorce is a terrible thing and I know that God would not want your two children growing up without their parents home in a loving marriage, nor does He want you two to divorced. THe Bible says that God says, "I HATE divorce" and that Moses only permitted it because their hearts were "hardened."

Please go to that site that Stephen mentioned. It is a marriage restoration site. Sign up for the daily devotional (free). It is very uplifting and edifying. Also go to www.restorem.org and read the testimonies. If you join there, you can get a male prayer partner. You can also put youself on the prayer list each week. You will be amazed at how many people there are desiring reconciliation (and at how many have been reconciled!).

Here also are some sites that encourage reconciliation and some articles and testimonies to support you. Of course, the most important thing for you to read right now is the Word of God! But these sites can affirm and support you as you need it. (Stephen and Chris, check these out!):

http://www.oneforlife.com/restored1.htm
http://www.maritalemergency.com/next.htm
http://www.stainedglassministry.com/templates/gnx16bl/default.asp?id=20320

You can pray for me also. My husband divorced me 10 mos. ago and I have desired reconiliation since. I just found out that he is engaged. Please pray for him and also that God will prevent his remarriage.

Thank you and God bless you!

"[God] is able to do immeasurabley more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us."

"What God has joined together, let no man separate." Matt. 19:6

"Ah, Sovereigh Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you." Jer. 32:17

"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Ps. 27:13-14

John, I too believe in the power of prayer, and I will pray for your family <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" />

John,

Check into a Family Life Seminar as well--

http://www.familylife.com

If there isn't one in your area..ask you pastor if your church can sponser one..

John, I too concider myself a spouse who at times seems to view everything as hopeless but God reminds me that though I may not understand everything fully he is in control. I have 3 children who are as blown away by all of this as I am. I pray several times a day for them and my spouse. I know God has and can change hearts. I often ask myself how breaking up a family can be a good thing but God has a plan and he does not reveal the whole plan to us at once because we could not comprehend it and we would no longer need faith. But he does have a plan. My spouse has done some very nasty things to me through all of this but I am showing her forgiveness and hopefully Gods love too. Read the story of Joeseph in Genesis. He had alot of terrible things done to him and by his own family. Still he kept his faith and God took care of him. I will pray for you and your family. Please remember me also in yours. God bless!!

May God’s Divine Light shine upon you all and light the Way.