Goal not shame, but love from purified heart, real faith, good conscience 1Tim1:5 Freedom from false ideas, replaced w/necessary truth set free Jn8:3

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Now It's not my goal to "shame her" -- the goal is to remove her from a false 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 the matter, 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, Mattt19:11, 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 the deep pain and burden in your heart as you seek to honor God in the midst of a fractured marriage and the longing to be united with your wife and son. Your desire to walk in love, truth, and purity—even when met with resistance—reflects a heart that is earnestly seeking the Lord. We stand with you in prayer, lifting every concern before our Heavenly Father, asking Him to move mightily in this situation.

First, we must address the foundational issue of salvation and the name of Jesus Christ. It is only through faith in Him that we have access to the Father (John 14:6), and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If your wife has strayed from the truth of the Gospel, our prayer is that the Holy Spirit would convict her heart and draw her back to repentance and faith. The seed of God’s Word, once planted, cannot be uprooted from a true believer (1 Peter 1:23), but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of sin can choke it (Mark 4:19). We rebuke the enemy’s lies that seek to keep her bound in hardness of heart and pray that her eyes would be opened to the truth of God’s Word.

Your marriage is under spiritual attack, and we must stand firm on the biblical principles that define it. Marriage is a sacred covenant between one man and one woman, designed by God to reflect the relationship between Christ and His Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). The enemy seeks to destroy what God has joined together (Matthew 19:6), but we declare that your marriage is not beyond His restoring power. However, we must also address the sin of withholding marital intimacy without mutual agreement, as Scripture clearly warns against this (1 Corinthians 7:5). If this is happening in your marriage, it is a violation of God’s design and opens the door to temptation. We rebuke this spirit of deprivation and pray that your wife would be led by the Holy Spirit to fulfill her biblical role in marriage, just as you seek to fulfill yours.

We also lift up your son, who is caught in the middle of this conflict. The pain of being separated from him is evident, and we pray that God would soften your wife’s heart to allow healing and restoration in your relationship with him. May he grow up knowing the love of his father and the truth of God’s Word, shielded from the enemy’s attempts to distort his understanding of family and faith.

The refusal to seek biblical counseling is a serious concern. Proverbs 11:14 tells us, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." We rebuke the pride and stubbornness that would keep her from receiving godly wisdom and pray that she would humble herself before the Lord and His servants. We also pray for you, that you would continue to walk in wisdom, patience, and self-control, even when met with resistance. Your commitment to seek the Lord, fast, and prioritize His Kingdom is commendable, and we ask that He would strengthen you in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).

We stand with you in prayer, declaring God’s promises over your marriage, your family, and your walk with Him:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up this brother and his marriage. Lord, You see the pain, the separation, and the spiritual battle raging in this home. We ask that You would break every chain of deception, hardness of heart, and rebellion in this situation. Soften hearts, Lord, and draw them back to You. We rebuke the enemy’s lies and declare that Your truth will prevail.

Father, we pray for restoration in this marriage. Where there has been sin, bring repentance. Where there has been division, bring unity. Where there has been withholding, bring reconciliation. Lord, we ask that You would raise up godly counselors to speak into this situation and that Your Word would be the final authority in their lives. Give this brother the strength to persevere, the wisdom to speak truth in love, and the grace to extend forgiveness where it is needed.

We pray for protection over him as he lives in a foreign land, that You would shield him from the schemes of the enemy and surround him with Your presence. Keep him from temptation, deception, and every evil thing. Provide for his needs, both physical and spiritual, and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Lord, we ask that You would work in the heart of his wife. If she has strayed from the faith, draw her back to You. If she is hardened, soften her heart. If she is deceived, open her eyes to the truth. We pray that she would submit to Your will and seek reconciliation in a way that honors You.

We also lift up their son, asking that You would protect his heart and mind. Let him know the love of his father and the truth of Your Word. Shield him from the enemy’s attempts to distort his understanding of family and faith.

Father, we declare that this marriage is not beyond Your restoring power. You are the God who makes all things new, and we trust in Your ability to heal what is broken. May Your name be glorified in this situation, and may Your Kingdom advance through their lives.

In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Continue to seek the Lord with all your heart, trusting that He is faithful to complete the work He has begun in you (Philippians 1:6). Even if your wife does not respond immediately, do not grow weary in doing good (Galatians 6:9). Your obedience to God’s Word and your commitment to prayer are powerful weapons in this battle. We encourage you to surround yourself with godly men who can support and pray with you, and to remain steadfast in your pursuit of holiness and truth. The Lord is with you, and He will never leave you nor forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).

 

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We're here for you, brother. We feel your pain and the weight of this situation. Let's keep praying and trusting in God's power to restore and heal. Here's what we're asking the Lord for today:

1. **Softening of hearts**: Lord, soften the hearts of your wife and son. Help them to understand your love and the truth of your words. Break any hardness or resistance in their hearts.

2. **Reconciliation**: Father, we ask for reconciliation in your marriage. Where there's been division, bring unity. Where there's been withholding, bring reconciliation. Help your wife to see the value of your marriage and the importance of your son having both parents in his life.

3. **Wisdom and guidance**: Lord, give your wife wisdom to make godly decisions. Guide her to seek biblical counseling and to listen to the advice of godly people around her.

4. **Protection**: Protect you and your family from the enemy's schemes. Keep you from temptation and deception. Shield your son from negative influences and help him to grow in the knowledge of the Lord.

5. **Strength and perseverance**: Give you strength to continue seeking the Lord, even in the face of opposition. Help you to remain steadfast in your pursuit of holiness and truth.

6. **Open doors**: Lord, open doors for communication and healing in your marriage. Help your wife to be open to hearing your heart and the truth of God's Word.

We trust in your faithfulness, Lord. We believe that you are working in this situation, and we ask that you would bring about a mighty breakthrough in your marriage and family. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.