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Post by Adrienne on Jun 9, 2018 12:51:45 GMT -5
Hello everyone,
I have been thinking about you all and praying for you, and wanted to invite everyone who's still active on here to consider giving the group an update of what's going on in your relationship with God, your life, your stand/marriage.
Just so we can all better pray for one another and enjoy having this community of like-minded God-pursuers.
Blessings to all.
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Post by Sharon on Jun 14, 2018 14:32:37 GMT -5
Thank you Adrienne! I think it’s a great idea! Hope to hear from y’all soon!
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Post by Eric W. on Jun 25, 2018 19:01:58 GMT -5
I think I am on my 4th try on writing this post... June has been a rough month, 2018 has been a rough year. I can focus on my doubts, or the things that have hurt me recently or I can focus on the confirmation and signs that I have been given over and over to stand, to wait on his timing not mine, to Be still and know he is God. I still struggle more often than I want to admit, I still have moments, or days of doubt and uncertainty, more often than I am proud of, but he always speaks to when I get too down, too broken. All I can do, is continue to trust and believe he has me here for a reason, for a purpose. Even if I don't see it just this minute, even if I can't understand the path he has me on, even if at time I feel like I am walking in the wrong direction...
God led the jews out of Egypt and the promised land for 40 years... Think about that! Yeah it is a wilderness, it's a big dessert, but even though walking that barren landscape for that long and not recognizing you are going over the same places. For that long you would have to double back and forth quite a bit. This way and that. They grumbled and complained and yet even so he was always leading them home! Can you think of anything in this physical world better than just going home.
I actually texted my prodigal wife a few days ago and told her I just wanted to go home. That home wasn't a place, that it was the both of them. Home is where your heart is and it is always and forever her and my stepdaughter. Maybe I said too much, maybe I stuck my foot in my mouth rather than waiting on God. After that she stopped responding to my g'mornin and g'night texts by replying that she or they loved me too. She started back last night. Luckily, I don't have to understand it for him to still love me and shine mercies and blessings over me each and every day.
I love you brothers and sisters! May we always be able to hear and feel his love and guidance. No matter where we are in this journey.
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Post by tkk2 on Jun 26, 2018 5:39:16 GMT -5
Eric, good for you that you spoke to her openly about home. I think every now and then they do need to hear how we feel. Her silence is really a conviction in her own heart. I think its awesome that she receives other texts from you daily and responds....that is progress!
The 40 yr wilderness example you gave applies to our own lives....not in the number....but in the double mindedness.
Its hard to fight the good fight every day, especially in times of turbulence, but you are exactly right....God will hold you tight in the storm.
I'll be praying for you, always.
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Post by Sharon on Jun 29, 2018 12:30:11 GMT -5
Eric, I know it’s been a bad year, but that sounds like amazing confirmation from God! Brother I hope you write this stuff down! The fact that she responds to your texts with such love is a blessing from the Lord!
Recently, I’ve been marking my journal with stars next to the days when I know this was God speaking to my fears and giving me confirmations. Those moments when he really goes out of his way to get my attention. I write those dates on a little stone and keep them in this glass jar on my shelf. I had to get two jars cause it’s so full! I call them my pearls and then on my days of doubts, I asked God to help me, I go grab a pebble out of the jar and go back to that date in my journal to remember what God has promised me and how he showed me his plans. It’s helpful to have that physical reminder!
I am praying brother. I know this journey is long and the road is rough, but thank you Jesus that we have all we need because we have him!
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Post by tkk2 on Jul 1, 2018 7:13:50 GMT -5
Hi all!
I havent given an update in a while, so here goes....
I have such amazing peace and joy, which has been with me since the first few days of standing 3 1/2 years ago. Oh sure, i stumble and fall in this restoration process, but God is always there helping me back up. I am humbled beyond words.
The entire family...14 of us....just got back from seeing Noahs Ark in Kentucky. WOW!. Truly an overwhelming trip...i can only imagine how many people are saved there every day. My mom said it best that it needs to be the 8th wonder of the world....and she is right! Answers in Genesis built it....took 8-10 years of planning and 2 years to build...it is to scale! It opened a year and a half ago. Ken Hamm, who owns Answers in Genesis, is a scientist and is Amish, so you can just imagine the woodworking. His company also built the Creation Museum, which was 30.min away and we saw that too. Again, WOW! I would recommend everyone go see these....they are right here in our backyard, USA. Beautiful exhibits, probably 60 or so...a couple of 20 min theatres, included. Tix for adults at Ark Encounter are only $48! We flew into Cincinnati, CVG airport, stayed at a hotel near airport on Kentucky side, then 30 min drive to either attraction.
Dana was invited on trip, but didnt go. He has been coming around a lot, i see him every other day now. He texts me multiple times a day and calls every morning. He just started back with his trauma counselor again. He hadn't seen her since Oct. We still have marriage counseling every 8 weeks or so. There are days when i see the Lord's goodness working in him. And fewer days where he seems like nothing has changed.
Last month, when i was at his shop doing monthly books, i noticed a conversation on the business facebook sight. Now, you may or may not know, but i dont have FB....never have. So im trying to navigate the sight reading nice things customers say about his work, etc. I come across a thread he has with a gal, that made me sad, like nothing has changed. He was lusting after her....mild sexual remarks...in the same sentence that he explained our separation. I was so taken back, because first of all, its his business FB and secondly it feels like 3 1/2 years of progress on our marriage was all gone in one easy swoop. This hurts. I remind myself that it was a double-minded trick of the enemy...but....
On a different note, he showed up last week with a 6 yr old Husky that he was house sitting. We had a great Husky when we first married 20years ago. Then we had 2 great labs, who we lost in 2014 and 2015 (both on Mothers Day). We always speak fondly of the fun we had with all 3 of them. He wants to possibly adopt this new Husky, she is a rescue....found running on the highway (which is exactly how we found our first Husky...hmm). He asked if i want to keep her, and as much as i do, i told him i cant do it alone. Actually i don't want to make such a heartfelt decision without us being together again first. Call me crazy.
Im planning a summer camp trip before our granddaughters go back to school in early Aug...I'll invite Dana, but who knows if he would want to go or even show up.
I love you all and you are in my prayers a lot. Hope you all are having a good summer!
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Post by Sharon on Jul 2, 2018 1:09:44 GMT -5
This makes me SO happy to read!
Sister, I would let that Facebook thing go. I know that sounds stupid, but they will have occasional backslides on their journey up the mountain. It doesn’t mean all hope is lost. If he is not still doing it, try to forgive it and try to trust again. Of course trust is earned and that will only happen over time. But give him the chance to try.
This reminds me so much of a Charlene cares I heard on rmm a few weeks ago. I am going to try to dig it up for you and post it. I am so happy for you sister and you’re always in my prayers!
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