Heavy Heart, Very Discouraged

[youngmomof2]

I am 22 weeks pregnant, working 3 jobs, taking care of my 18 month old son, living in a 3rd story apartment (that we can bearly afford and that I struggle to get up everyday), and watching my husband's faith die as he struggles with smoking, drinking, and just the overall pull of the world. My husband was only saved 3 years ago, and the foundation of his faith has never been very strong.  He does not seek God, read the word, participate in family prayer, or witness to his friends or family.  It strains me to be the spiritual leader for our family in his place.  His friends are all young single men that are not saved and are very worldly.  They do not sharpen him or build him up. I feel they only encourage him in the wrong ways. Now that he is falling away more and more I am becoming very worried for him. I am finding hidden whiskey bottles and sometimes he comes home late without an excuse. We already budget $80-$100 per month on his alcohol and cigarretes and every month he is going over on the budget $40 or more.  The week of my birthday he spent $75 on alcohol and cigarretes and still did not even get me a bithday card.  I tried to just forgive him and act like it didn't hurt me but inside I am so very hurt.  I am trying to be the humble wife God wants to me to be and just focus on God and the bessings he has given me.  I have tried talking to my husband in a non-confrontational way, writing him letters, suggesting and even pushing for marital counseling.  At this point I know I cant change my husband, I need to stop trying and just give him to God.  I know I am blessed beyond belief, but at times I am just so tired and discouraged that i feel like I'm drowning. It breaks my heart to think of my kids not having having a Godly man to lead my family and teach them to love God. It absolutely kills me that my precious son has to spend so much time in daycare and my dream is to be a stay at home mom or work from home so I can be with my kids, especially while they are so young. I'm praying for encouragement. I'm praying for a breakthrough. I pray for a financial miracle that will allow me to stop working so much so I can rest and be a better mom and wife. I pray for a more permanent and affordable home for our family so we can settle down and raise our kids and not have to move every time rent goes up (we have had 4 homes in the last 5 years and are now going to have to move again). I pray that God would restore my marriage.  I pray that God would unite us and we would have the same focus and goals for our family.  I pray for my husband's faith to be strengthened. I pray for God to break the chains of his addictions. I pray God would free him of his selfish desires and that the fruits of His spirit would overflow from him.  I pray God would surround him with Godly men to mentor and encourage him and that he would respond to them and welcome their friendship. I pray he would be transformed into the warrior of the kingdom and spiritual leader he was created to be. I pray he would not be ashamed of his faith, but proud and that he would fall in love with God again.  I know Satan is attacking our marriage and our faith. Please pray against his evil plans. Thank you

 

[Articles]

Our God of peace, you have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit answer this request, we pray of you, so we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

[fabiancuenca]

May God grant you with what you prayed for according to His perfect timing and will. Amen.

 

[meegan]

Lord, I am in agreement with this prayer. God, save this family and redeem husband's soul.  Let Your will be done accordingly, Lord and fill the writer of this prayer with Your Holy Spirit so she may have courage and strength in You, no matter the decision she needs to make with her husband and family.  Bless her and her family, please make his body sick from the addictions, that he may not even desire the drinking and smoking, so they may have a little more money to survive financially in this time of their lives.  In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

[andreavonn30]

'I pray for a more permanent and affordable home for our family so we can settle down and raise our kids and not have to move every time rent goes up (we have had 4 homes in the last 5 years and are now going to have to move again). I pray that God would restore my marriage.  I pray that God would unite us and we would have the same focus and goals for our family.  I pray for my husband's faith to be strengthened. I pray for God to break the chains of his addictions. I pray God would free him of his selfish desires and that the fruits of His spirit would overflow from him.  I pray God would surround him with Godly men to mentor and encourage him and that he would respond to them and welcome their friendship. I pray he would be transformed into the warrior of the kingdom and spiritual leader he was created to be. I pray he would not be ashamed of his faith, but proud and that he would fall in love with God again.  I know Satan is attacking our marriage and our faith. Please pray against his evil plans. Thank you'

--Lord I humbly submit to you this prayer, for a family that is struggling now..  for a woman who wants reconciliation in the aspect of faith, love and peace within a life in this world.. I know nothing could ever be against Your will Father.. and that You always have the best plans for each one of us..I pray Lord for this family..and I submit them to you..with whatever great plans You have for them..strength for a wonderful mother who never stops believing in You...by Your will Lord we stand.. in Jesus Christ our Savior Amen...

 

[Jvill]

I prayed for this in Jesus name.

 

May God hear and bless all of your prayers and needs!

 

[Bond]

I prayed for this. In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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