IS YOUR MARRIAGE UNDER ATTACK?
But I will defend my house against marauding forces. Never again will an oppressor overrun my people, for now I am keeping watch. Zechariah 9:8
Did you start to notice that your spouse was pulling away and not wanting to be involved with you or the family as much? Did your spouse tell you that they do not love you anymore? Your marriage is under attack. Will you start to pray for restoration and reconciliation of your marriage, regardless of what your spouse is saying?
You are not alone with marriage problems, as marriages are under attack around the world. It does not even matter if you are attending a church, as divorce is now attacking couples and leaders in our churches. Society has tried to convince us that marriages are disposable and that children do not need both parents raising them. Statistics show that there are many consequences to the children without both parents raising them. But God can touch, heal, and restore marriages.
"For nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:37
You may be under attack from your spouse through marriage problems at home or you are separated or facing a divorce. You may be under attack from your spouse blaming you for the failure of the marriage. You may be under attack at your employment or with your finances. Your children may be under attack from the world's temptations of drugs or alcohol. You as a husband or wife possibly did not learn early in your marriage how to fight the enemy who will be trying to attack your marriage, your spouse or your children at some time in your life. Bob and I did not know about the enemy. What are you to do now? You are to never give up on your husband or wife or your marriage. Cry out to your Lord for His divine wisdom and strength.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
Do you not know what to do or which way to turn? Don't move, stand still, start praying and then consider fasting. Wait for the Lord's direction and instructions in your marriage. Only the enemy wants you to rush and file divorce papers or start dating. Do not panic when you listen to your spouse's critical, negative words and believe them. The enemy wants you to get divorced and not wait for the Lord to resurrect and breathe new life into your dead marriage.
What is your attack today? Is it your marriage problems, a divorce, your spouse speaking marriage to the other person (which is attempting to legalize their adultery), a pregnancy, child custody or are your children rebelling in many different areas in their lives?
A few meanings of the word "attack" can be found in The American College Dictionary which are: "to set upon with force or weapons; begin hostilities against; to direct unfavorable criticism, argument, etc. against; blame or abuse violently." Will you stand up and be strong in the Lord? Who is your enemy? It is not your beloved spouse.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12
Do not allow the attacks from the enemy to give you fear, but choose to walk in faith. Believe in the power of your Lord God and know that He is right there beside you, giving you strength, wisdom and knowledge for every situation. Your Lord wants you to stand up for the righteousness of God. He wants you to grow in the Lord and continue to be more Christ-like every day. He wants you to be a godly example to your children, to people where you work and with your family and loved ones.
Your Lord wants you to proclaim that marriage is forever. You and your spouse are one flesh. It is a commitment that you need to say, "I am not going to give up on my spouse even though my spouse may not know the Lord or they have been fighting different issues or they have been tempted and have fallen into sin. Our marriage is under attack, but God will rescue my spouse and deliver our family from the attacks of the enemy."
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:18
Your church or counselor may speak doom and gloom due to your circumstances, but seek your Lord's will and direction in your own marriage. Also, make sure that their comments are based on the Word of God. Is the Word the centerpiece of all your counseling, praying and believing for salvation and deliverance for your spouse and your family? If they do not believe this way, you may not want to take their opinions or suggestions at all! Remember, God says He hates divorce for a reason.
Do you believe that your Lord God is able? I pray that you will come to know your Lord as the One who will rout and defeat your enemies. Today read Psalm 91 as part of your devotions. Never forget that the Lord does not want you to be attacked, but He will come to your rescue! The Lord gave me a scripture more than 20 years ago at the beginning of my stand that is still very special to me, when I started praying for Bob to come back home. Look at all the promises below, but go get your Bible and read from Isaiah 54:4 to the end of the chapter. You will be blessed and encouraged. Let me share just a few of the verses:
"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you…"All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace. In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you. If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you. See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me," declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:10, 13-17
I hope you will read this scripture above many times this week. Ponder and meditate on the words, verse by verse. No weapon forged against you will prevail! Never forget that your spouse is not the enemy that you are fighting, but Satan. Believe and know who you are in Christ. Jesus Christ has defeated the enemy who is trying to attack and destroy your marriage forever. God's way is the only way. Now stand firm in the Lord as He will never leave you and let your Lord fight the battle as only He can rebuild your marriage!
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Rejoice Marriage Ministries, Inc.
But I will defend my house against marauding forces. Never again will an oppressor overrun my people, for now I am keeping watch. Zechariah 9:8
Did you start to notice that your spouse was pulling away and not wanting to be involved with you or the family as much? Did your spouse tell you that they do not love you anymore? Your marriage is under attack. Will you start to pray for restoration and reconciliation of your marriage, regardless of what your spouse is saying?
You are not alone with marriage problems, as marriages are under attack around the world. It does not even matter if you are attending a church, as divorce is now attacking couples and leaders in our churches. Society has tried to convince us that marriages are disposable and that children do not need both parents raising them. Statistics show that there are many consequences to the children without both parents raising them. But God can touch, heal, and restore marriages.
"For nothing is impossible with God." Luke 1:37
You may be under attack from your spouse through marriage problems at home or you are separated or facing a divorce. You may be under attack from your spouse blaming you for the failure of the marriage. You may be under attack at your employment or with your finances. Your children may be under attack from the world's temptations of drugs or alcohol. You as a husband or wife possibly did not learn early in your marriage how to fight the enemy who will be trying to attack your marriage, your spouse or your children at some time in your life. Bob and I did not know about the enemy. What are you to do now? You are to never give up on your husband or wife or your marriage. Cry out to your Lord for His divine wisdom and strength.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
Do you not know what to do or which way to turn? Don't move, stand still, start praying and then consider fasting. Wait for the Lord's direction and instructions in your marriage. Only the enemy wants you to rush and file divorce papers or start dating. Do not panic when you listen to your spouse's critical, negative words and believe them. The enemy wants you to get divorced and not wait for the Lord to resurrect and breathe new life into your dead marriage.
What is your attack today? Is it your marriage problems, a divorce, your spouse speaking marriage to the other person (which is attempting to legalize their adultery), a pregnancy, child custody or are your children rebelling in many different areas in their lives?
A few meanings of the word "attack" can be found in The American College Dictionary which are: "to set upon with force or weapons; begin hostilities against; to direct unfavorable criticism, argument, etc. against; blame or abuse violently." Will you stand up and be strong in the Lord? Who is your enemy? It is not your beloved spouse.
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:10-12
Do not allow the attacks from the enemy to give you fear, but choose to walk in faith. Believe in the power of your Lord God and know that He is right there beside you, giving you strength, wisdom and knowledge for every situation. Your Lord wants you to stand up for the righteousness of God. He wants you to grow in the Lord and continue to be more Christ-like every day. He wants you to be a godly example to your children, to people where you work and with your family and loved ones.
Your Lord wants you to proclaim that marriage is forever. You and your spouse are one flesh. It is a commitment that you need to say, "I am not going to give up on my spouse even though my spouse may not know the Lord or they have been fighting different issues or they have been tempted and have fallen into sin. Our marriage is under attack, but God will rescue my spouse and deliver our family from the attacks of the enemy."
The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. 2 Timothy 4:18
Your church or counselor may speak doom and gloom due to your circumstances, but seek your Lord's will and direction in your own marriage. Also, make sure that their comments are based on the Word of God. Is the Word the centerpiece of all your counseling, praying and believing for salvation and deliverance for your spouse and your family? If they do not believe this way, you may not want to take their opinions or suggestions at all! Remember, God says He hates divorce for a reason.
Do you believe that your Lord God is able? I pray that you will come to know your Lord as the One who will rout and defeat your enemies. Today read Psalm 91 as part of your devotions. Never forget that the Lord does not want you to be attacked, but He will come to your rescue! The Lord gave me a scripture more than 20 years ago at the beginning of my stand that is still very special to me, when I started praying for Bob to come back home. Look at all the promises below, but go get your Bible and read from Isaiah 54:4 to the end of the chapter. You will be blessed and encouraged. Let me share just a few of the verses:
"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you…"All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace. In righteousness you will be established: Tyranny will be far from you; you will have nothing to fear. Terror will be far removed; it will not come near you. If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; whoever attacks you will surrender to you. See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me," declares the LORD. Isaiah 54:10, 13-17
I hope you will read this scripture above many times this week. Ponder and meditate on the words, verse by verse. No weapon forged against you will prevail! Never forget that your spouse is not the enemy that you are fighting, but Satan. Believe and know who you are in Christ. Jesus Christ has defeated the enemy who is trying to attack and destroy your marriage forever. God's way is the only way. Now stand firm in the Lord as He will never leave you and let your Lord fight the battle as only He can rebuild your marriage!
God bless,
Charlyne Steinkamp
Rejoice Marriage Ministries, Inc.
