ONLY CHRISTIAN BELIEVERS IN CHRIST: I need help...?

The Power of the Praying Wife: by Stormie Omaritan. A good book to buy if you can afford it. Maybe try her website.

Pray for yourself not just your husband. I recently had a really nice lady on this forum remind me to do that. You need prayer and strength for yourself. Pray the promises in Isaiah 54. I'll pray for you.

To spiritually sick ones, the Bible's counsel is to go to the older men. In your case that would be your pastor or minister. He will give your husband scriptural counsel, showing him what needs to be done in order to return to a spiritually healthy condition.(James 5:14,15) If your husband does not want to do this, then it is up to you to go to your pastor and inform him of what is going on.

I commend you for standing by your husband. That is a rare thing these days. Be careful not to say anything he would term as nagging, but still, you should continue to point out the Bible's view on the wrong things he is doing.

Also, continue to provide a fine example of Christian conduct for him to follow. Continue displaying a quiet and mild spirit and show deep respect for your husband, not exposing his faults or belittling him in front of other people.(1 Peter 3:4; Ephesians 5:33)

It is good to know that your desire is to deal with the problems you are having, rather than run away from them. Because God established marriage, it is most satisfying when it is based on Him. A mutual faith in Christ is the foundation upon which a solid home is built, where beautiful harmony abides and grows through mutual love, trust, and respect between the marriage partners. The most important consideration for a husband and wife is to make certain that they have established this foundation for their marriage by committing their lives to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. If you have not taken this all-important step, we encourage you and your spouse to come together to commit your lives and your marriage to Christ.

Many couples have also found the counsel of a faithful, Gospel-teaching pastor or Christian marriage counselor to be helpful in building or strengthening their relationship. Prayerful consideration of God's Word is most important. The Bible provides guidance for every aspect of our lives; note the responsibilities given to husbands and wives in 1 Peter 3:1-7, Ephesians 5:21-33, and 1 Corinthians 7.

A variety of helpful books on marriage have been published by Christian pastors and counselors. You should visit a Christian bookstore or your church library to obtain literature written to strengthen Christian marriages. A book such as "Love Is a Decision" by Gary Smalley has helped many marriages. Materials of various sorts intended to enrich and build marriages are available through ministries such as Focus on the Family, P.O. Box 35500, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80935-3550, telephone: (719) 531-3400, and the Narramore Christian Foundation, 250 West Colorado Boulevard, Suite 200, Arcadia, California 91007, telephone: (626) 821-8400. If you contact them, they will be happy to send you a list of their available books, pamphlets, and audio/video materials.

I Peter 3:1-2

Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear.

This scripture has been a cornerstone of my marriage testimony. God has honored my obedience and changed my husband in so many ways...and as He has done for me, He will do for you also.

and for those times when the devil is trying to convince you to give up...you speak this in your spirit...

I am persuaded, that neither death nor life...

nor angels nor principalities nor powers

nor things present nor things to come

nor height nor death

nor ANY created thing....(even my husband!)

shall be able to separate me from the love of God

which is in Christ Jesus....

Yes, read the book, "Power Of A Praying Wife" by Stormie O'Martin. It is a wonderful book that directs you on the different areas you can pray for your husband. Praying is the single most powerful thing you can do for him. I will be lifting your family and husband up in prayer also. Please feel to email me and I will be happy to be your prayer partner. May the Lord bless you and your family!

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Philippians[15] Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.

Matthew 5

[6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Psalm 25

[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

Psalm27

[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

[8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Isa.35

4] Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

WOW! Good for you for being so loyal! I'll be praying for you!

Always trust God. Take comfort from the story of St. Monica. She was St. Augustine's mother, and he was going through a very immoral and heretical period of his life. She prayed for him for 9 years and finally he came back to God.

Remember! NOTHING is impossible with God!

Check out the web page I included in the source list, it has been helpful to me.

I commend you on choosing to do what you can to keep the marriage together!

Just remember Romans 8:28. All things work together for good to them that love God. Just love him and encourage Him. Help him see his need. Pray continually and I will pray for you. E-mail me your name.