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Mar 7, 2016 22:57:01 GMT -5
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Post by marissaa91 on Mar 7, 2016 22:57:01 GMT -5
I think you stated that perfectly Eric! And Sharon I understand about the parent thing. Mine are the same way. They're believers but they also feel like a stand should only go so far or for so long. Just try not to fight with them and keep your eyes on God. Pray and maybe even fast if you feel like you need to get your mind and faith right for this next season. I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 7, 2016 23:25:31 GMT -5
Wow Chris and I just had this long text convo and I feel so bad, but I stood my ground. He said he needed to come to the house tomorrow to work on homework - that he has an overnight shift so he needs to work during the day on it. I asked what time he needed to come so I could meet him to let him in and he asked me to leave the door unlocked. I agreed because I am not trying to be controlling here - he already knows he can't stay no matter how much he tries to come over. I am starting to feel like he's going through those five stages of grief. He was in denial and anger yesterday. Today he moved into bargaining. I asked what his plan was for a place to live and told him my parents and sister both offered to let him stay in their basements. He said he wants to come home and I told him I would love that but he can't right now. He said he could just stay in the basement and I wouldn't have to see him. I told him I didn't put him out to avoid him - I like seeing him, but he has created gods in his life to fill the place of God and until he can get his priorities straight, I'm only hurting him if I let him come home. He got upset and said find have it my way. I know he is hurting, but I know God has a plan for this. It sucks how hard this is.
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Post by marissaa91 on Mar 7, 2016 23:37:59 GMT -5
I'm glad you're doing this in a loving way. When I put my husband out it was because I was upset and felt pressured by my family and friends. I don't think God was in that moment. But you seem to have a lot of peace despite how it hurts you. Just keep moving forward. It could turn into something wonderful. And definitely keep listening to the Lord the way you've been. You really inspire me in that way.
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Post by Sharon on Mar 7, 2016 23:41:42 GMT -5
Eric and Marissa you are both so right. I know my parents love and care about me. I have told them many times that I wouldn't want this for my kids either. I understand - it's terrible watching someone you love go through this. Eric you are right - just like I see my husband struggle, they see me struggle. My eyes are fixed on God right now though.
This is not easy and not the choice any of us wanted, but God chose these battles for us to strengthen us and draw us to Him. I believe all of us have the spiritual gift of faith - FAITH: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 - to be firmly persuaded of God's power and promises to accomplish His will and purpose and to display such a confidence in Him and His Word that circumstances and obstacles do not shake that conviction
I am certain of Gods promises and however He is going to restore all of our marriages, we can all be sure that He IS GOING TO!
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Post by Sharon on Mar 7, 2016 23:47:09 GMT -5
Marissa thank you for saying that. I am so weak on my own it makes me feel so small actually, but I am pressing hard into God right now and He has always led me to be strong and loving.
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