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EllieMae · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 58 Location: SouthEast

Requesting Prayer for finances (due to economy) and related marital strife. We also still have a child at home in the midst of this.

Please forgive me for posting here, as this has been an extended trial and several years. It has been absolutely horrible and my husband has left me once again. Although I love this ministry, but this forum seems to unsafe for hurting people and I believe this should be a concern. Jesus was not only about theology, but also compassion. I do not have family or resources should my marriage dissolve and we file bankruptcy. I am and have been very afraid for quite a few years. I listen to the news on the economy, but personally don't know many people in this boat. Not looking for advice here, only prayers. I would seek counseling if it were more affordable. Apologies again for the trouble.

LookingtoJesus · Guest

Ellie Mae
Do not apologize - it is not needed. My wife and I will lift you up in prayer today remembering that it is His faithfulness that supplies all our needs and that He has a divine plan for you.

EllieMae · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 58 Location: SouthEast

Again, thank you. The finances need healing, the marriage needs healing and unhealed wounds from the beginning of life need healing. The pain is enormous. Bless you for your prayers.

rmi61084 · Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 76

I woke up a 6 am thinking about your situation and I hope this helps you see better... Consider the two men on the road to Emmaus. They met an unknown man on that long walk (Jesus) He inquired of them the things they were so distrought about to tell him all about it. They were so hurt and sad over the whole thing as they started to share with him of how the saviour had come... or who they thought was him, and he was going to set them free from the tyranny of the Romans, he would liberate them and so on and so on, pouring their guts out to him. Before this Jesus had not revealed himself to them as of yet in this situation,but he asked them what was going on. (mind you, he was the only one who knew what was going on) But they has told him, "Are you the only one who doesn't know what is going on here in Jerusalem?" Jesus said, "what things?" (he knew, but he wanted them to bear their souls to him, telling him their deepest fears) Jesus didn't say I don't know, he said, "What things?" Inquiring of their hearts to tell in detail the pain they ar suffering.(notice that he is walking along with them, sharing their pain) He doesn't reveal himself in the situation until he decides the time is right.

Ellie in your situation, you are asking others to pray for you and that is totally ok, but there is a better way for you. I went through a seperation before with my wife and experienced much of what you are. Throughout all that I found that there was nothing that could help me but Christ sufficiency alone. Let me make it clear that no-one could comfort me but him. he showed me that although ALL will forsake me(even those who I trust on earth) he will never leave or forsake me. Sometimes he uses situations in this world, and the tendancies of mankind to open our eyes to the truth and our hearts to his love and acceptance. i was looking so much for the approval of my church, my wife,everyone....and could not find it. In him I found my value, this was what all fo it was about, not the events themselves.

I hope you learn to move on, maybe without your husband. Whether or not it will or will not be I don't know, but you have to move on so you may see the truth about you apart from the things that happen to you. My wife acted so awful to me and so out of character and it was scary at the time. Nobody could really have COMPASSION on me, they could only feel sorry. Christ is the only one who can display his lovingkindness in our hearts. This is a very difficult time for you. All I can pray is that you receive his love as he lives his life through you.

rmi61084 · Joined: 18 Feb 2006 Posts: 76

I woke up a 6 am thinking about your situation and I hope this helps you see better... Consider the two men on the road to Emmaus. They met an unknown man on that long walk (Jesus) He inquired of them the things they were so distrought about to tell him all about it. They were so hurt and sad over the whole thing as they started to share with him of how the saviour had come... or who they thought was him, and he was going to set them free from the tyranny of the Romans, he would liberate them and so on and so on, pouring their guts out to him. Before this Jesus had not revealed himself to them as of yet in this situation,but he asked them what was going on. (mind you, he was the only one who knew what was going on) But they had told him, "Are you the only one who doesn't know what is going on here in Jerusalem?" Jesus said, "what things?" (He knew, but he wanted them to bear their souls to him, telling him their deepest fears) Jesus didn't say I don't know, he said, "What things?" Inquiring of their hearts to tell in detail the pain they ar suffering.(notice that he is walking along with them, sharing their pain) He doesn't reveal himself in the situation until he decides the time is right.

Ellie in your situation, you are asking others to pray for you and that is totally ok, but there is a better way for you. I went through a seperation before with my wife and experienced much of what you are. Throughout all that I found that there was nothing that could help me but Christ sufficiency alone. Let me make it clear that no-one could comfort me but him. he showed me that although ALL will forsake me(even those who I trust on earth) he will never leave or forsake me. Sometimes he uses situations in this world, and the tendancies of mankind to open our eyes to the truth and our hearts to his love and acceptance. i was looking so much for the approval of my church, my wife,everyone....and could not find it. In him I found my value, this was what all fo it was about, not the events themselves.

I hope you learn to move on, maybe without your husband. Whether or not it will or will not be I don't know, but you have to move on so you may see the truth about you apart from the things that happen to you. My wife acted so awful to me and so out of character and it was scary at the time. Nobody could really have COMPASSION on me, they could only feel sorry. Christ is the only one who can display his lovingkindness in our hearts. This is a very difficult time for you. All I can pray is that you receive his love as he lives his life through you.

Elaine · Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2010 2:42 pm Post subject: Re: Prayer request

Hi
I'm also new to this forum. What I wanted to tell you from reading your prayer request, is this, don't fear the loss of your moneys. I myself and two children left a comfortable marriage home for something that meant more to us - peace (Jesus' grace). Although you have to learn how to live on less money it is worth its weight in gold to have peace instead.
Love, Elaine
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homward · Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 161

Elaine this is a prayer of Faith, knowing somehow you will be seen through, peace is the answer, peace in the Savior no matter where one is at in this life.
Paul attested to this many times in his writings to all of us. Hoping you see this as well Elle Mae. I see others are and it is great, to live in the corner of an attic with contentment, over all the riches in the world.
For a many of rich men have not found peace, contentment, or anything to do with life to the fullest. They Were still missing life in their souls and knew it, yet could not find it, for lack of belief. Tried many a times, but the ways of the world choked them out. Please do not let tradgedy choke you out
Homward

EllieMae · Joined: 24 Jan 2007 Posts: 58 Location: SouthEast

Husband and oldest son have "disowned" each other over college tuition. Youngest son has two more years of high school, but desires college also. My earning potential is sad, I am making $50 per week.

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