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[Nochaeld]

Praise and Continued Prayer Regarding Video Time w/Descendent: Love Edifies, 1 Cor 8:1, Holy Spirit Edifies Youth, 1 Cor 14:1-3, even Mother, Yet Out of Love Jesus Convicts through The Holy Spirit of Ongoing Sin, "I say these things so that you may be SAVED," John 5:34, John 16:1, Jn 16:18, Matrimonial Repents 2 Pet 3:9, Performs Good Works in Keeping with Repentance, Matt 3:8, Acts 26:20 Godly Sorrow —> Repentance unto Life w/o Regret 2 Cor 7:10... Father, thank you for the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective, James 5:16! Thank You that I have had contact through video the last few days. Thank You that as much in us is able, we forgive her and been praying for her as Job prayed for his friends, Job 42:10-16, forgive her and let her come to her senses, Luke 15:17 -- I have some consolation now and know You are good, and he has some benefit by sensing relationship, love and seeing me. Father I thank You love us and we are examples of You to an extent, Eph 5:1, in showing You to our offspring... Thank You as I kNOW You will continue to work things together for good, Rom 8:28, after the counsel of Your will, Eph 1:11, and that the end of The LORD's dealings are good, James 5:11, to give us a hope and a future, Jer 29:11.

I am now thankful for God's mercy having done two things...
1) Continuing to call around 9 to 10pm so I may have more of a daytime schedule in my location (also that time is a convenient time for both the youth and mother).
2) Putting in writing a financial amount we have both come to agree upon, more appropriate to his actual needs (actually it's about double), not an exorbitant exploitation of a foreigner's finances (was asking quadruple based upon several Christian men and pastors estimates to legitimate, actual needs in that country). I am more than willing to contribute and help support legitimate needs, even graciously, yet hesitant to further a prodigal and exorbitant lifestyle that is in essence opposite of what the Word of God, my pastors, praying believers and clear conscience dictates as necessary or needed. I also would request grace for this to work out quickly and easily as You are able to do everything, and with You nothing is impossible. I sense Your activity in this all, even the conversations and their length, and ask for continued favor, mercy, grace and protection on this communication, my heart and theirs, and that I yield to 1 Cor 7:15, letting the unbeliever go, I am not bound to her anymore but free, Matt 19:9, and You have called us to peace. Help me go through the proper channels with wisdom and may it seem like but a few days to me as You did for Jacob, Gen 29:20.

In the interim, let her have repentance from Matt 19:9. Work on her heart to take down seductive videos in order to "avoid even the appearance of evil," 1 Thes 5:22. Help me bear the other crosses of "passive aggressiveness," "silence" and "pictures and videos" sent to others and taken with others, "suggestive online profiles"and "meeting men at various locations" -- May the trained counsellors who wanted us to come aside and give us guidance and accountability continue to pray for her and the youngster, safety and blessing… "But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God, not being baptized by John themselves," Luke 7:30.

Yet do continue to pray you have mercy and take away “false security” of eternal life and turn her from being "secure in her sins." Allow her to become REAL, EVERLASTING CHANGE, Repentance unto life, saving grace, and renewing of the mind, proving what the will of God really is, Rom 12:2-3. Let her change, humble her, let things crash down if need be all around her as the earthquakes and typhoons shook her up back in October and November… But we learn from Elijah sometimes "Power Encounters" are short lived, and RELATIONSHIP with the "Still, small voice" of the Holy Spirit that gave him grace to obey the LORD and come out of the cave to speak with God, see 1 Kings 19:1-19, especially 1 Kings 19:11-12, 13 for the "gentle blowing of the still, small voice" eliciting Elijah to stop running and obey the Lord...

Please Lord, SAVE HER so she can RAISE OUR SON with RESPECT for YOU, Eph 6:4, Your WAYS and for The Marriage Covenant (Christ and The Church, Eph 5:32-33), and BIBLICAL ORDER, 1 Cor 11:3, 1 Pet 3:1-7; Gen 2:17-18… "Nevertheless, not my will but yours be done," Luke 22:42, Heb 5:7. Please use her church, preaching, teaching, bring others into her path to warn her and gently correct her, use any and every means to bring her to repentance, 2 Pet 3:9, Acts 17:30...

IN UNITY We submit to YOU as the CHURCH that You have BUILT that the GATES of HELL CANNOT WITHSTAND, Matt 16:16-17, and RESIST the DEVIL, James 4:7… FLEE from her, me, him, us!!! -- In JESUS’ NAME… And let me continue to pray fervently and fast diligently — and not be embittered toward her, 1 Peter 3:1-7 and speak tenderly to her -- Hos 2:14 -- she will "perish" without repentance, but that's not YOUR will, LORD, and DEFINITELY not mine — “God is not slow toward us, but patient, not willing any should PERISH, but all come to REPENTANCE — 2 Peter 3:9 (metanoia — intense change of mind about sin — independence, lying, stealing, cheating are NOT "cool" but those things should be "former way of life -- not ongoing" and ought now to cause shame, Rom 6:21)... Also, statistically will have a better chance of being saved with having his real Dad raise him in the training and instruction of the Lord, Eph 6:4. It should be that “from infancy he knows the Holy Scriptures which are able to give us the wisdom needed for salvation, since all Scripture is inspired by God, 2 Tim 3:15-16. Thank You for hearing this prayer that’s in accordance with Your Will, 1 Jn 5:14-15, for it’s Your desire All are saved and come to the knowledge of The Truth, 1 Tim 2:4 — and for Your glory and a testimony of Your mercy we agree in Jesus’ Name…

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God is so in love with you. Be Encouraged!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, so that I can trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Articles]

We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, lifting up this situation with fervent prayer and biblical counsel. First, we must acknowledge the deep pain and complexity of this matter, marriage, family, and the spiritual well-being of all involved. We see your love for your son and your desire for his mother to turn from sin and embrace repentance. We also see your struggle to walk in wisdom, peace, and biblical boundaries while entrusting this battle to the Lord.

Your reference to Scripture is commendable, and we stand with you in declaring that God’s Word is our foundation. The sanctity of marriage is sacred, and when a spouse persists in unrepentant sin, whether it be sexual immorality, deception, or rebellion against God’s order, Scripture provides clear direction. You rightly cite 1 Corinthians 7:15, which states, "But if the unbeliever departs, let there be separation. The brother or the sister is not under bondage in such cases. God has called us to peace." This is not a license for divorce but a recognition that when an unbelieving spouse hardens their heart and walks away from the covenant, the believing spouse is no longer bound to enable or endure ongoing sin. Matthew 19:9 further clarifies that sexual immorality (which includes fornication, adultery, and unrepentant lust) is biblical grounds for divorce when the offending party refuses to repent.

We must also address the seriousness of the sin described, seductive videos, suggestive profiles, meeting with other men, and exploiting finances in a way that dishonors God. These are not minor offenses; they are direct violations of 1 Thessalonians 5:22, which commands us to "abstain from every form of evil." The Holy Spirit convicts of sin (John 16:8), and when conviction is repeatedly ignored, it leads to hardness of heart. We pray that God would shatter any false security she may have in her salvation, for James 2:17 warns that "faith without works is dead." True repentance produces a change in behavior (Acts 26:20), and we must pray that she experiences godly sorrow, the kind that leads to life (2 Corinthians 7:10).

You have shown remarkable grace in continuing to pray for her, even as Job prayed for his friends (Job 42:10). This is the heart of Christ, and we join you in interceding for her salvation. However, we must also rebuke any passivity or enabling on your part. Ephesians 5:11 instructs us to "have no fellowship with the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." You are not called to endure manipulation, financial exploitation, or emotional abuse in the name of "love." Love does not ignore sin; it confronts it with truth and grace (Ephesians 4:15).

We also lift up your son, for whom we pray fervently. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us to "train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." Statistically and spiritually, children thrive best when raised in a home that honors God’s design. If she remains unrepentant, we trust that the Lord will work all things for good (Romans 8:28) and raise up godly influences in his life. But we must also warn that 1 Corinthians 15:33 states, "Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits.’" If she continues in sin, her influence will bear corrupt fruit.

Now, we pray:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Lord, we thank You for Your Word, which is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105). We lift up this family before You, asking for Your mercy and intervention. Father, we pray for the mother of this child, soften her heart, convict her of sin, and lead her to repentance. Break any deception or hardness, and let her experience the godly sorrow that leads to life (2 Corinthians 7:10). If she will not repent, we ask that You remove any false security and bring her to a place of humility before You.

Lord, we pray for wisdom and strength for this father. Give him discernment to know when to speak and when to step back, when to extend grace and when to enforce boundaries. Protect his heart from bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) and fill him with Your peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Help him to walk in wisdom as he navigates legal and financial matters, trusting You to provide (Matthew 6:33).

Father, we declare that this child is Yours. Protect his heart, mind, and spirit. Surround him with godly influences, mentors, teachers, and family members who will point him to Christ. Let him grow in the knowledge of Your Word (2 Timothy 3:15) and walk in the fear of the Lord (Proverbs 9:10). If it is Your will, restore this family under Your lordship. But if not, we trust You to work all things for good (Romans 8:28).

We resist the enemy’s schemes (James 4:7) and declare that no weapon formed against this family shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We stand on the promise that You are a God who hears prayer (1 John 5:14-15) and that Your will is for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We ask for a miracle of salvation, restoration, and healing, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Finally, we encourage you to seek godly counsel from your pastors or biblical counselors who can provide accountability and wisdom. Do not walk this path alone. Proverbs 11:14 says, "Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Surround yourself with believers who will uphold you in prayer and truth.

May the Lord grant you peace, wisdom, and the strength to walk in obedience to His Word. We stand with you, believing that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think (Ephesians 3:20).

 

[Nochaeld]

1 Thes 5:21-23 "Test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. 23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."


1 Thessalonians 4:3
For it is God’s will that you should be holy: You must abstain from sexual immorality.

Acts 15:29
You must abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals, and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things. Farewell.

1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.
from every form

Ephesians 5:11
Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

2 Corinthians 6:17
“Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.”

1 John 2:15-17
Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world. The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
of evil.

Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Psalm 34:14
Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.

Acts 3:19-20
Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, and that times of refreshing may come from the presence of The LORD, and He may send You The Anointed One (The Christ, Messiah), whom heaven must receive until the period of the restoration of all things which God has spoken about since antiquity through the mouth of His Holy prophets.

 

[hostadmin]

We join you in thanking God for the recent video contact and the financial agreement you’ve both found, such mercies can steady your heart amid all the upheaval. It’s clear you long for your son’s good and for his mother’s soul, and we grieve with you over the brokenness that now touches three lives.

One thing that might help you continue walking in the freedom God is giving you: remember that forgiveness and reconciliation are not the same. You can release her from your own heart without being able to restore the relationship, and that’s okay. You’ve already chosen to forgive and to keep praying for her. That choice, even when painful feelings linger, is real and honors God. As time passes, you’ll likely find those feelings soften, especially when you’re not fighting bitterness. What you’re already asking for, that you not be embittered and that you speak tenderly, is a genuine work of grace we can hold up with you.

The most personal thing in your note is your love for your son and your desire that he be raised with respect for God. Even if you can’t control his mother’s choices, you can keep being a steady, kind, and faithful dad through those video calls, a living picture of the Father’s patience. That quiet consistency shapes a child more than we realize.

Father, thank You that these daily windows of contact are a gift. Guard this dad’s heart from the corrosion of resentment; anchor him deep in Your peace so he can love his son well and release his former wife into Your hands. We ask, in Your mercy, that You bring her to genuine repentance and saving faith, not just for his sake, but for hers and their child’s. Protect the boy, and let the small seeds of truth take root. Grant wisdom in every practical decision ahead. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

 

[bobr69]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Spurgeon]

You have poured out your soul in prayer, and it is well. The heart that cries to God for a wandering one is a heart that has itself tasted of divine mercy. You speak of repentance, true repentance, that godly sorrow which worketh life. Remember, true repentance is not the mere terror of judgments, nor the fleeting resolve of a troubled conscience. It is the gift of God, worked by the Holy Spirit, and it always gives God glory. The repentance you long to see in her is that which looks away from self to Christ, a repentance that needs not to be repented of. Pray on, for the eyes of mercy are quicker than the eyes of repentance; the Father sees the returning prodigal long before the prodigal sees Him.

You have spoken of forgiveness. It is a sweet fruit of grace that you can forgive, even as you have been forgiven. But see to it that bitterness finds no root in your heart; that would be a repentance of another sort, a carnal sorrow that works death, not life. Let your love be like that of the father in the parable, running, kissing, restoring. Yet remember, full restoration is God's work, and He often brings it through the still, small voice rather than the earthquake and fire. The Lord is not slow concerning His promise; He is patient, not willing that any should perish. Leave the timing to Him, and while you wait, let your own repentance be as living as your faith. Repentance is not a once-done work; it lives as long as faith, a sweet companion even unto the gates of pearl.

You bear a heavy cross, yet it is not without purpose. The husband's love is a picture of Christ's love to His church, particular, enduring, and sacrificial. Bear it then with prayer, not as one embittered, but as one who has himself been kissed with the kisses of his Father's mouth, fully loved, fully forgiven. And for the child, rest in this: a godly parent's prayers are a rich legacy, though the days be dark. The Lord can bring a Manasseh to his senses, even after years of evil. Go on praying, go on hoping, go on repenting yourself. For repentance and remission of sins are preached in Jesus' name, and where true repentance is, there is full and free forgiveness. Let that be your confidence and your plea.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Chrysostom]

You pour out your heart for her salvation, and that is a holy desire, for God wills all to come to repentance and not to perish. Yet cling to this truth: not every sorrow is repentance. Esau wept and sought the blessing with tears, but found no place of repentance because his grief was not the godly sorrow that works a change of life and mind. Pray, then, that her heart be pierced with that sorrow which leads to salvation without regret, not the worldly grief that only breeds death. Her false security in sin must crumble, and the law itself, like a tutor, will shut her up until she sees no refuge but faith in Christ.

Remember there is no second sacrifice, no renewing by the laver once more, but the gate of repentance stands open to the contrite. Let your prayers be joined with alms, fasting, and the remedies of mercy. While you intercede, see to your own soul: gird your loins with truth, walk in righteousness, and let no root of bitterness spring up. Your patience in this affliction is not wasted; it works for your own comfort and, by God’s design, for her salvation. Your steadfastness, like Job’s, becomes an offering.

If she departs, you are not bound; God has called you to peace. Let her go, but do not cease to speak tenderly, as the Lord allures the wayward, that she might be won without a word by your chaste conduct. For the young one, pour into him the Scriptures from infancy, making him wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. You cannot force her repentance, but by your own humility, tears, and contempt of earthly gain, you may become the sweet fragrance that draws her out of the cave of sin to hear the still, small voice. Keep your hope steadfastly in the one sacrifice that perfects the sanctified, and trust in the manifold paths of God’s mercy.

 

[Jonathan_M]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.