Call For Fasting 3

Hello every one as we start this fast I felt lead to share some verses on fasting.

Matthew 6: 16-18 And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Isiah 58:6 “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?

Be strong during this fast, the enemy knows how powerful fasting is and will try to stop you by putting thoughts in your head of reasons to stop. Surround yourself in Gods presents with music and reading His word. Speak to God continuously He will answer. There is so much power in fasting it will change you God will give you an encounter with Him. Seek His answers and be sure you pray for others not just your self.

Job 42:10 - And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Marriages to pray for

Aju & Karen Ruth
Dan & Susan
Jacob and Lisa
Ray & Heather
Scott & Angie
BJ & Theresa
Dearlise & John
Allison & Shimon
Greg & Brandy
John & Marie
Scott & Crystal
Gary & Casandra Roberts
Tab & Span
Tamra & Teron Roberts

My excitement of what God is going to do is so high right now. I can't wait to see the testimonies. Be strong and remember we have all authority over the enemy make sure you let the enemy know that you know that.

God bless

 

[allibear86]

Of course we will pray for you. Your daughter is acting out because i'm sure she senses/knows that there is something wrong between you and your husband. The devil will use anybody to try to get you frustrated and tired and weary. Just keep praying and ask God for His guidance. He will work everything out for you. Stay blessed

 

[raven28690]

Yes we will add and be praying for you.



Wanted to share with everyone an email I received.

""ITS HAPPENING EVERYWHERE, PEOPLE ARE BEING ATTACKED IN ALL MANNER OF WAYS, THE ENEMY IS TRYING TO KEEP GODS PEOPLE SO DISTRACTED THEY WILL DO HIM NO HARM, AND NOT DO SERVICE UNTO THE LORD. THERE IS A WAY OUT THOUGH, PETER DIDNT START SINKING TILL HE TOOK HIS EYES OFF JESUS. PERFECT PEACE CAN BE HAD AS LONG AS OUR FOCUS IS CHRIST AND NOT THE TROUBLES. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR RESTORATION."



All I know is before all this started, I had a very small prayer list. Now I have had to write down to remember everyone. They are not all prayers for marriage restoration but the majority of them are.

Will say it again, I truly believe our enemy knows Jesus is coming back soon so he is launching a full out attack.



It wasnt but a few of my post back when I mentioned that when our enemy saw God moving to restore our marriages that the deceiver would be targeting us?

Well, he has been putting ppl in my path and trying to cause me to veer off course.

Not bringing him up to steal Gods praise by giving it to him by talking about him but ppl we are in a battle with a very real Devil who's whole goal is to kill, steal, and destroy.

PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (which means to read and have knowledge of Gods word) as the Bible tells us. AS its been said before, were not dealing with our spouses but the enemy who has got ahold of them and other family members and leading them away.



Wether we knew it or not at the time, but each and everyone of us here by taking stands and praying for our marriages and other marriages sit ourselves on the front lines of a battle thats been going on since the time period of Genesis.

WE all need to be keeping our focus on God right now more than ever.

 

[allibear86]

Amen Raven! I love my husband but i love my God and Savior more. I want to do right by Them and satan knows that. So he keeps trying to attack me but i have weapons and Two of Them are The Father and the Son. They are fighting this battle for us. All we need to do is keep standing beside them and pray and fast. The more we pray the more angels are sent to flight and the more demons are killed and sent straight back to hell where they belong. I'm praying for alot of things in my personal life but i am also praying for everybody here and other hurting marriages around the world. My sister and i are actually joining forces and are going to do a 21 day fast starting the 1st of May. Feel free to join in...even if you only do a couple of days. I would really appreciate it. God will see that our little group of standers are mighty warriors and will honor us....He already does. I'm excited because i know God is working in our lives and marriages. He WILL receive all the glory and praise and He is well deserving of it.

 

[scott123]

Amen, remember when the deciever whispers in your ear saying your marriage won't be restored your spouse doesn't want you blah blah blah, say back THATS NOT WHAT GOD SAID. and watch that coward sliether away.

 

[Mariposa101]

Green & Walk - Praise God that your spouses are still living under your roof. It's easier for your spirit-filled presence to rub off on your confused spouses. Let God work on your heart, and you'll "win them over without a Word." I made the mistake of driving my husband out of our house and forced him into getting his own apartment. I felt like the victim of so many of the faults I saw in my husband, so I selfishly initiated the separation, and now I wish I hadn't. Later I begged for him to come home, but he refused and that's when things started to get much worse. So much anger, hate, and sin happened because of the distance I put between us... Please don't push your spouses away and pray for healing & transformation for you both! In Jesus' name, I pray for hearts of stone to be turned into hearts of flesh.

 

[Mariposa101]

My husband went to church this weekend.... with the OW.



I am praising God that he is being beckoned to God's Word, however my mind is racing. I have never personally visited this church, but knowing a little bit about the pastor, being familiar with their sermons, and congregation, I hope & pray that it isn't false prophets who are preaching false teachings. I pray that God's TRUTH, clarity, and conviction are brought to my husbands ears and reach his heart.



I am torn apart by this situation. I know that I need to pray that I stop being assumptive and judgmental... I know that I worry too much. I will also confess that I'm feeling both jealous and disappointed. I've tried many times to encourage my husband to go to church with me. It's partially my fault that I wasn't that eager either, and we failed to go as often as we should have. I'm happy to know that he is seeking God... I am just so sad that it is with the OW. I truly feel like the abandoned wife, so confused that my wayward husband and the adulteress are not only becoming more "public" with their relationship, but they are also going to church together. God, I know that it is written, "Trust in the Lord and do not lean on your own understanding," but Lord, help me to understand! I know that I am a sinner, and I know that these trials were brought by my sins. But Lord, I also know that Jesus died as my savior and that by His sacrifice and through repentance I am forgiven! Lord, expose my transgressions and help me to acknowledge them, so I am worthy of your mercy. Ease my troubled mind, transform me and make me worthy to pray as an intercessor for my husband's sins.



Almighty God, give me the peace & strength I need to trust you in this situation!!! Lord, remove all doubts, fears, and worries from my thoughts. Lord, bring the right words, YOUR words, through the right people... Speak to us and guide us in the direction that You need us to follow. Allow the Holy Spirit to touch us, heal us, and restore us. In Your name, Amen.

 

[Mariposa101]

Alli - It's too difficult to fast when I'm around my family & friends who worry too much about me. They know I am not a picky eater and usually have a huge appetite, and if/when I turn down food the situation becomes very uncomfortable and turns into a lengthy conversation. So, I have to time my fasts accordingly. My schedule opens up on May 3rd to have some "alone time" for myself and I am going to set aside a lot of time to spend it with God.



I was planning on starting a 21-day Daniel Fast on the 3rd. It may be a couple days difference, but I will be honored to pray with you and your sister (and anyone else who wants to join us!!!) during this journey.

 

[allibear86]

Amen Mari.

Please dont be discouraged that your husband is going to church with the other woman. We may not understand why the prodigals choose to go to church with the other people but remember "God makes a way out of no way". This is His way of getting where he needs to be ...even if, for now, its with the OW. Continue to pray, God will speak to him more and more. Continue to let go and let God work. I know its hard because as humans we doubt things and worry all the time, but we must remember that God has control over EVERYTHING that happens.

I praise God because my husband has also started going to church again. I keep thinking every sunday that "today will be the day God turns my husband's heart around". But it hasnt happened...yet. He still brought up the divorce the other day when he came to visit. The visit was going well and i saw the way he was looking at me and i know he was thinking good things but then out of nowhere satan spoke through my husband and he said "not to bring the mood down but i looked up the divorce papers." I calmly asked why he always does that? He apologized and tried to change the subject. I mean he REALLY was trying very hard. He was complimenting me and trying to joke around with me and i smiled a little bit but i was so hurt but i tried my hardest to hold the tears back. Then he said it was time to go and i walked him to his car. He was telling me the plans that he has to fix his car up. I just smile nodded. He hugged me said he'll talk to me later and looked at me and apologized again. But he saw the hurt in my eyes and asked if i was ok. Then suddenly i couldnt hold the tears back. Then thats when somethings amazing happened. For the first time in months...the loving, caring, affectionate husband i knew was buried deep inside shined through. He said Allison....come here and hugged me tightly. He said that the situation still bothers him too. I apologized for crying but the tears kept coming out. Then he looked at me and said i had something in my eye. I wiped my eye, but then, after a little hesitation, e wiped my eye for me. He pulled me into his arms again and apologized and kissed me on my head. Then he looked at me again and wiped my tears away. He kept apologizing. i told him it was ok. Then he hugged one more time and said he was sorry. I said ok and he said he will speak to me later to check up on me. I said ok and he got in his car left. I was still so hurt when i got inside and just started crying out to God. Then i got a text and it was my husband saying he was sorry again. I didnt respond because i was just so hurt. Then i started feeling doubt sneak up inside of me. It took about a day and a half to recoop but i'm ok now and i thank God for the little breakthrough i had with my husband. God used my tears to pull my husband close. I am usually really good with holding back the tears but for some reason this time, God didnt give me the strength to hold them back. And i thank Him for that. God is working....thats all i need to know.

Mari thank you so much i would love for you to join in. Just do what you can, no pressure whatsoever.

 

[raven28690]

Amen Alli. regarding those papers, remember the verse "Let no weapon formed against me prosper" and replace the me with my marriage.



Mari remember to no matter what keep your eyes and focus on God. Not the situation. Trust me I did that (kept my focus on the situation) and all I did was to keep myself miserable and tormented.

Going thru the same thing atm as my wife and the OM are going more public. Was told they had a bank acct together and are trying for a loan together.

Who are we to say that it is going to be that which God uses to end the relationship? We can either think well, its looking more bleak as they are getting a loan to buy a house and now chances are getting more dimmer for them to come back. I can look at it like that OR for all I know the loan don't go thru and even if it does whats to say one or both of them lose their jobs and default on the loan?

God is at work even though we don't see what we consider results.

Remember God sees the future so he knows the best solution and answer hands down for any thing we ask from him.

We have a habit though of thinking well God if you would just do this or that, my marriage would be restored. Even though what we think may be a good answer, God sees the future and knows the best course.

It doesn't matter how good things may look like they are going for our spouses and the other person, God is not going to bless that relationship. We can look back on the you reap what you sow verse.

Consider James 4:4 "You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God."



Wether they choose to believe it or not, they are going to have issues and problems all along the way. Right now they are caught up in the newness of the relationship. Just like any thing wether it be a new car, house, or person, sooner or later the newness wears off and your left with the things that never crossed your mind at the time when you jumped into it.



Not all trials are brought on by sin. Yes we can bring trials onto ourselves by our own hand but remember the story of Job? He was an extraordinary man according to God "Have you considered my servant Job? there is none like him".

Look at it this way too, be honest but how many of us here were at the place we should have been with God when all this started compared to where we are today?

Im still not where I should be (I still doubt, worry, get upset, get depressed) but Im no longer sitting on the fence either.

Revelation 3:15-16 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."

However I shouldnt let myself feel these things either. God tells us in James 1:6-7 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;

And even though Im posting Bible verses doesnt mean Im sitting over here handling this in a way that Jesus is very proud of me. The wordly side and fleshly side of me is is being tormented and I feel as if Im being throwed around in a tornado to only get back up and be knocked over by a hurricane.



Dont kick yourself though. Im learning things now I never knew before and Im trying to put the things I learn into action but Im here to tell you now, it is a trial and error process. Most of us were use to doing things by wordly standards and we have learnt habits that its going to take some time to get out of the habit of.



In closing, be glad if a spouse is going to church regardless of who they are with. Are we not praying that God would change their heart?

What better place than church. What if the message for that day is regarding to end an adulterous affair and to get back into the Will of God?

How many of us have ever been to church and felt the message being preached was solely aimed at you? You just knew that someone had told the preacher everything you had ever did. Now you want to talk about being uncomfortable from getting convicted.

 

[allibear86]

Amen Raven! You are definitely growing in the Lord. Amen brother!!