Posted by steve n carol on November 13, 2009 at 21:20:12 from (71.110.81.86):
In Reply to: OT I need your prayers posted by sasedivy on November 13, 2009 at 19:53:29:
I am sorry for your plight. My ex was 31 when she 'flipped out'. A Sunday School teacher at that....
We all survived, with scars that run deepest in our, now adult children (24 & 26).
That was about 16 years ago. I thought she was on drugs. It turned out to be a hormone imbalance. She was using a topical hormone cream (over the counter) that caused her unusual behavior.
Through the grace of God we reconciled and stayed together for another 7 years. Then it got worse. I had to give her the boot. She wasn't coherent and wouldn't seek medical help and was whoring around (again). I kept the kids, at that time they were 11 & 13.
Two years later and 17 visits to court, we settled (on our own, out of court). She took the bank acct (100%). bought a house, moved her two boyfriends in. It was bad. She eventually married one of the guys.
I guess I tell all of this to 'go over it again' in my own head. I had the chance to put a bullet in both of them, and almost did. I did reason (at that time) that my kids would not be able to, or want to, see me in prison.
I also tell you all of this because, God is not a genie. He honers the free will of individuals. She chose not to walk the straight and narrow. all the praying didn't change her, because she didn't want to change. Did praying for her help? I think so. Maybe not in areas where I could see or tell, but God's ways are not my ways. My children were not brought up the way I would have raised them. Did praying for them help? I think so. We are promised that "...His will not returned void..." We are promised that,
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do". This is conditional.
What man would dare to make such a promise? It will be noted, that in order to enjoy the fullness of these glorious promises we must, (1) Believe. Without faith it is impossible to please God. (2) We must ask in his name, or, in dependence upon the merit and intercession of Christ. (3) We must come with a spirit of complete submission to the Father's will, feeling that His will is best, and saying in our hearts, Thy will be done.
"Thy will be done..." This is the prayer that never fails!
Again, God is not a Genie. We (me, my ex, you your wife) are not robots.
"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective". Am I righteous?
Only when seen through Christ. I will pray for you and your's! You BET! You may not see fruit of anyone's prayers, don't let that discourage you. You may not see any fruit in your lifetime. But don't give up. Concentrate on your walk and your example.
Go, and read Romans 12: 9-21.
I will open my email. write anytime you like. Blast me if you like. I won't hurt from words.
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