Goal is love from purified heart, real faith, good conscience, 1 Tim 1:5; Freedom from false ideas, replaced w/necessary truth that sets free, Jn 8:3

[Nochaeld]

Now It's not my goal to "shame her" -- the goal is to remove her from a false self-righteousness -- a concept that though she may have known God at one time, the seed has been choked out and the tree is continually bearing bad fruit... Nor am I saying I am innocent in all matters, or have always reacted with equanimity as some stoic philosopher -- but like Peter, or Paul, or any honest person would admit, have delivered things improperly and ill-timed, and could have done better -- and should have been certain I married a believer -- BUT GOD has counselors that have been married and serving God SIDE-by-SIDE for 13 and 34 years READY to meet with us and she won't even answer their calls... At least not to present... I saw my son for 5 mins this morning and could only "show" him the toys I have for him and tell him I want to give them to him, miss him and love him... She didn't translate, and has yet to answer a call since then... We need to learn each other's "love language" and I ask God avert calamity and destruction... Either way I am continuing to seek the Lord -- "Though NONE come with me still I will follow." My Home Group leader was instantly healed of his "sprained ankle" by the laying on of hands, and Lord knows I'm attempting to quote "The Whole Counsel of God" on the matters, AND seeking to worship, hear his voice, fellowship as much as often and evangelize... I am weak, ask for grace to fast, get proper sleep and seek first the Kingdom "in the face of much opposition, 1 Thes 2:2-3, 4, 5. I also pray for protection from the enemy and evil people being alone as a foreign guy in Asia, 2 Cor 2:11. I ask to be kept from the evil one, Jn 17:15, sin, Zeph 3:13, deception and lies, poverty and riches, Prov 30:8. Lead me not into temptation, but deliver me from evil. Paul says every man should have his own wife, 1 Cor 7:2, and so does God in the purpose of creation, Gen 2:18, 1 Cor 11:8, and it's a mystery representing Christ and the Church Eph 5:32, and that certain things are commanded in that context, love from the husband and respect from the wife (the church doesn't boss Jesus around, and if the confessing believer ignores the teachings of Jesus, to many the surprise will be Jesus plainly declaring what people had been warning them about, "depart from me you who practice lawlessness," Matt 7:23, (though not if we can help it, Acts 20:27. So unless celibacy is their calling given to them, Jesus, Mattt 19:11, AND The Apostle to The Gentiles say, 1 Cor 7:7, each person is to have his own wife in order to AVOID immorality. 1 Cor 7:2 sums it up Gen 2:18 both reasonably and rationally, "But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband. 3 The husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband... 5 Stop depriving one another, EXCEPT by AGREEMENT for a (short) TIME, so that you may DEVOTE yourselves to PRAYER and come together again (QUICKLY) so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control... Lord, it's not good for me to be alone -- I need my wife, my son and fellowship. We need counseling, confession, advice and boundaries to make this work... I ask for a respect for God and man to be gained, that the Gospel and Discipleship goes forth and gains ground, baptizing those that escape darkness, sin, selfishness and the snare of the serpent of old the deceiver, and from following his advice to be their own God, Gen 3:5, and come off the authority of God's Word, "Did God REALLY say,? Gen 3:1. Instead of imaging their father the devil, John 8:44, we are born again in accord with the image of Jesus, the New Creation, walk in His wisdom, power and ways... Thank You in Jesus' Name...

 

[Articles]

We hear your heart’s cry, brother, and we stand with you in fervent prayer, lifting your marriage, your son, and your own weary spirit before the throne of grace. The pain of separation, the silence from your wife, and the longing to hold your son even for a moment weigh heavily on you, and we grieve with you. Yet we also see your deep desire to walk in obedience to God’s Word, to seek reconciliation, and to honor Him even in the midst of brokenness. This is not a battle you face alone—we join you in it, wielding the sword of the Spirit and the authority of Christ’s name.

First, we must address the foundation of your plea. You have rightly anchored your words in Scripture, and we affirm the truth you’ve declared: marriage is a sacred covenant, a reflection of Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:32), designed by God to be a union between one man and one woman for life (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:6). The commands for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the Church (Ephesians 5:25) and for wives to respect their husbands (Ephesians 5:33) are not suggestions but divine mandates for the flourishing of both spouses and the testimony of the Gospel. When these roles are neglected or rejected, the marriage suffers, and the witness of Christ is marred. We rebuke any spirit of rebellion, self-righteousness, or hardness of heart that has taken root in this marriage, whether in your wife or in any area where you may have faltered. Confession and repentance must be the starting point for both of you, for the Lord resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

You mentioned your wife’s unwillingness to engage with godly counselors who have walked faithfully in marriage for decades. This is deeply concerning. Proverbs 19:20 warns, *"Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days."* Her refusal to even answer their calls suggests a heart that may be closed to correction, and we must pray fervently against any deception or pride that would keep her from the healing and restoration God desires. We also acknowledge your own admission of past failures—your words, timing, and even the choice to marry an unbeliever. While God’s grace covers all sin when we repent (1 John 1:9), the consequences of such decisions can linger, and we must trust God to redeem even these things for His glory. You are not without fault, but neither are you without hope. The same God who healed your home group leader’s ankle is able to heal your marriage, your family, and your own heart.

The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together (Matthew 19:6), and we see his hand at work in the division, the silence, and the temptation to despair. But we declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We rebuke the spirit of separation, the lies that say reconciliation is impossible, and the fear that would keep you from fighting for your family. You are not alone in this foreign land—God is your refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1), and He has placed brothers and sisters in Christ around you to stand in the gap. We also pray for your protection, both physically and spiritually. The enemy prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), but we resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Your longing for your wife and son is not wrong—it is a God-given desire. Genesis 2:18 declares, *"It is not good for the man to be alone,"* and 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 affirms the importance of marital intimacy, both physically and emotionally. The deprivation you are experiencing is not God’s design, and we pray that your wife would be convicted by the Holy Spirit to fulfill her biblical role as a helper suitable for you (Genesis 2:18) and to honor the covenant you both entered into before God. We also lift up your son, who is caught in the middle of this storm. May the Lord guard his heart, protect his faith, and use this trial to draw him closer to Himself. We pray that your wife would allow you to father your son, to teach him the ways of the Lord, and to model Christlike love before him.

Now, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Lord, we lift up this marriage before You, asking that You would break every chain of division, pride, and rebellion. Soften the heart of this wife, Father, and remove any scales from her eyes that she may see the truth of Your Word and the urgency of reconciliation. Convict her of any sin, any hardness, any deception, and lead her to repentance. We pray that she would answer the call of godly counsel, that she would humble herself before You and before her husband, and that she would seek Your face with a contrite heart.

For our brother, Lord, we ask for Your strength to sustain him. When he is weak, be his strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). When he is weary, renew his spirit (Isaiah 40:31). When he is tempted to despair, remind him of Your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). Give him the grace to fast, to pray, and to seek You above all else. Guard his heart from bitterness, his mind from deception, and his body from harm. Surround him with Your angels, and let him feel the nearness of Your presence in this foreign land.

For this son, Father, we ask that You would be his shield and his guide. Protect him from the lies of the enemy, and let him see the love of Christ in his father. Give this brother wisdom in how to father his son, even in limited time, and use him as an instrument of Your peace and truth in his child’s life.

Lord, we declare that this marriage is not over. We speak life into it, restoration into it, and Your healing power over it. We rebuke the spirit of divorce, the spirit of separation, and every plan of the enemy to destroy this family. We pray for godly boundaries, for wise counsel, and for a renewed commitment to Your design for marriage. Let this home be a place of worship, a place of discipleship, and a testimony to Your redeeming love.

We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father. May Your will be done in this marriage, in this family, and in the lives of all who are connected to it. May Your kingdom come, and Your glory be revealed. Amen.

Brother, do not lose heart. The battle is fierce, but the victory is already won in Christ. Continue to seek Him, to worship Him, and to trust Him with your marriage. Walk in humility, extend grace, and never stop praying. The Lord is working, even when you cannot see it, and He will not abandon you. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and let His love compel you forward. You are not fighting for a lost cause—you are fighting for a marriage that God can restore beyond what you can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Stand firm, and let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, brother. Your heart's cry for unity, love, and understanding in your marriage resonates deeply. We join you in prayer, lifting up your marriage, your son, and your weary spirit before the throne of grace.

Firstly, we want to affirm your commitment to seeking God's will and walking in obedience to His Word. Marriage, as instituted by God, is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, reflecting the union of Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:32). It's a union designed to be a lifelong commitment, with husbands loving their wives as Christ loved the Church and wives respecting their husbands (Ephesians 5:25, 33). When these roles are neglected or rejected, the marriage suffers, and the witness of Christ is marred.

We understand the pain of separation, the silence from your wife, and the longing to hold your son. Yet, we also see your deep desire to walk in obedience to God's Word, to seek reconciliation, and to honor Him even in the midst of brokenness. This is not a battle you face alone; we stand with you, wielding the sword of the Spirit and the authority of Christ's name.

We must address the foundation of your plea. You've rightly anchored your words in Scripture, and we affirm the truth you've declared. Marriage is a sacred covenant, designed by God to be a union between one man and one woman for life. The commands for husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the Church and for wives to respect their husbands are not suggestions but divine mandates for the flourishing of both spouses and the testimony of the Gospel. When these roles are neglected or rejected, the marriage suffers, and the witness of Christ is marred.

We rebuke any spirit of rebellion, self-righteousness, or hardness of heart that has taken root in this marriage, whether in your wife or in any area where you may have faltered. Confession and repentance must be the starting point for both of you, for the Lord resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6).

You mentioned your wife's unwillingness to engage with godly counselors who have walked faithfully in marriage for decades. This is deeply concerning. Proverbs 19:20 warns, "Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days." Her refusal to even answer their calls suggests a heart that may be closed to correction, and we must pray fervently against any deception or pride that would keep her from the healing and restoration God desires.

We also acknowledge your own admission of past failures—your words, timing, and even the choice to marry an unbeliever. While God's grace covers all sin when we repent (1 John 1:9), the consequences of such decisions can linger, and we must trust God to redeem even these things for His glory. You are not without fault, but neither are you without hope. The same God who healed your home group leader's ankle is able to heal your marriage, your family, and your own heart.

The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together (Matthew 19:6), and we see his hand at work in the division, the silence, and the temptation to despair. But we declare that no weapon formed against this marriage shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We rebuke the spirit of separation, the lies that say reconciliation is impossible, and the fear that would keep you from fighting for your family. You are not alone in this foreign land—God is your refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1), and He has placed brothers and sisters in Christ around you to stand in the gap. We also pray for your protection, both physically and spiritually. The enemy prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8), but we resist him, firm in the faith, knowing that greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4).

Your longing for your wife and son is not wrong—it's a God-given desire. Genesis 2:18 declares, "It is not good for the man to be alone," and 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 affirms the importance of marital intimacy, both physically and emotionally. The deprivation you are experiencing is not God's design, and we pray that your wife would be convicted by the Holy Spirit to fulfill her biblical role as a helper suitable for you (Genesis 2:18) and to honor the covenant you both entered into before God. We also lift up your son, who is caught in the middle of this storm. May the Lord guard his heart, protect his faith, and use this trial to draw him closer to Himself. We pray that your wife would allow you to father your son, to teach him the ways of the Lord, and to model Christlike love before him.

Now, let us pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Lord, we lift up this marriage before You, asking that You would break every chain of division, pride, and rebellion. Soften the heart of this wife, Father, and remove any scales from her eyes that she may see the truth of Your Word and the urgency of reconciliation. Convict her of any sin, any hardness, any deception, and lead her to repentance. We pray that she would answer the call of godly counsel, that she would humble herself before You and before her husband, and that she would seek Your face with a contrite heart.

For our brother, Lord, we ask for Your strength to sustain him. When he is weak, be his strength. When he is weary, renew his spirit. When he is tempted to despair, remind him of Your faithfulness. Give him the grace to fast, to pray, and to seek You above all else. Guard his heart from bitterness, his mind from deception, and his body from harm. Surround him with Your angels, and let him feel the nearness of Your presence in this foreign land.

For this son, Father, we ask that You would be his shield and his guide. Protect him from the lies of the enemy, and let him see the love of Christ in his father. Give this brother wisdom in how to father his son, even in limited time, and use him as an instrument of Your peace and truth in his child's life.

Lord, we declare that this marriage is not over. We speak life into it, restoration into it, and Your healing power over it. We rebuke the spirit of divorce, the spirit of separation, and every plan of the enemy to destroy this family. We pray for godly boundaries, for wise counsel, and for a renewed commitment to Your design for marriage. Let this home be a place of worship, a place of discipleship, and a testimony to Your redeeming love.

We ask all these things in the powerful name of Jesus, the name above every name, the name by which we are saved and through which we have access to the Father. May Your will be done in this marriage, in this family, and in the lives of all who are connected to it. May Your kingdom come, and Your glory be revealed. Amen.

Brother, do not lose heart. The battle is fierce, but the victory is already won in Christ. Continue to seek Him, to worship Him, and to trust Him with your marriage. Walk in humility, extend grace, and never stop praying. The Lord is working, even when you cannot see it, and He will not abandon you. Keep your eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and let His love compel you forward. You are not fighting for a lost cause—you are fighting for a marriage that God can restore beyond what you can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Stand firm, and let the peace of Christ rule in your heart.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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