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1 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | charis | 31069 | ||
Dear pricefhome, Greetings in the name of Jesus! If this 'prophet' met you in a private circumstance and told you to sunder what God has ordained, then this is a false prophet, or at the very least a false prophecy. Jesus can change any circumstance! And He will! First, get Godly counsel from a shepherd that you both can trust, and place your family (and your marriage!) in his care. Attend the same fellowship together (at the same time!), and agree to serve God together, and He will surely make your hearts one. As the head of your household, you are responsible to make the steps (in love and care) to get things going in this direction. If you are not loving your wife, first settle that before God. Next, if your wife will not seek counsel together, then you first go to a shepherd (one that really cares for his flock) and tell him your desires, and ask for his advice and prayers to that end. Finally, with patience and perseverance, ask the Lord to make these holy desires into a reality. I, too, am a product of a dysfunctional family, and have seen God stop the cycle. Not only that, but He has brought healing and faith to my whole family. No, it was not a 'rewind' and creation of an 'alternate history.' But it is a healing of the present situation, and peace is upon my family; my parents, siblings, and children. My friend, have faith in God, not in irresponsible 'prophecies' or 'words of knowledge.' Indeed these gifts are still at work in the church, but always to the edification of His body, His flock. Blessings and peace to you in Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31072 | ||
Please read and respond to my next statement...this may make our situation and my question more clear for your responce. Thank you! | ||||||
3 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | charis | 31090 | ||
Dear pricefhome, Greetings to you in the name of Jesus! I do know a bit more about your situation, and my advice still stands about seeking a true shepherd's counsel. I think we can discount the 'prophets' advice altogether, unless he is a shepherd in a postion of care and (ongoing, daily) responsibility over you. Do you go to a church that has the kind of care that I speak of? From the flow of your posts, I take it that you have not been under the kind of spiritual supervision that your family really needs. The Bible does make a way for divorce, but it is not God's desire, except in very special circumstances. There are no 'convenient' Scriptures that meet all needs in this kind of situation. If you feel that you are not being shepherded where you are, then go to the pastor and ask why not! I fit is your fault, repent and submit. Otherwise, finding a church that will shepherd you is in order. Blessings and peace in Christ Jesus, charis |
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4 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31172 | ||
Thanks, My wife and I started attending a "start up church" after we lost our son. She stopped attending about six months ago...about the same time the founding paster decided to leave. He felt his gift was starting up churches and felt God was calling him to move on... He knew about our situation and said for me to call on him at any time but that marriage counseling wasn't his strong suit. I have got to know several of the men there and they all know of my situation but most of them are young and have limited life experience to relate to my situation. This church only meets on Sunday mornings...and has gone through a lot of problems with issues of its founding. I also attend, on Sunday evenings, by my self, a very large church of about 10,000 members which has four repeated services each week...but its hard to get connected with such a large church. I also attend a Christian 12Step Support Group weekly, and its helpful! I have other brothers that I can call on for support when needed to process situations as they occur. One of them is a christian counsler who is wealthy and retired and doesn't charge money for his time. I'm also looking for another smaller church for my boys...we visited another church last weekend and its seems to be a good place for the children but doesn't have the meat that I am needing. The larger church is where I get fed!!! Please remember us in your prayers!!! |
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5 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | charis | 31215 | ||
Dear pricefhome, Greetings in Jesus' name! As Charley Brown would say, "Arrghhhh!" The Bible does not contain 'start up church,' specialized 'founding pastors' whose qualities do not include marital counseling, 'large churches' with 10,000 that feed you but don't shepherd you, or 'smaller churches' for kids but no meat! Forgive me, my friend, but where is the Holy Spirit in any of that?!?!? NOWHERE! What you need is a good, old-fashioned G.P. (general practice) church with a God-called, faithful, humble minister of the Gospel with the heart of a shepherd. Forget all these specialized, 'niche' churches with their 'xx-point programs to Jesus' and 4 carbon-copy services. These may serve John and Jane Doe with baby Judy as long as they have no problems and don't make waves, but apparently they are not serving YOU, right? Friend, you may have to go on a 'meatless' diet for the sake of your life. Forgo the intellectual satisfaction or 'programmed security' that satisfies your soul (or flesh?), and get Christ into your Christian life. Your situation is dire, and calls for some drastic measures, like finding a basic church that will cater to your basic needs. To me, a church is a place where the pastor and his eldership are there anytime, 24/7. They may not have the sheepskins, but they do know how to rely upon the Holy Spirit to help every situation in their church, effectively, to the spiritual health and well-being of every sheep in the flock. I think you need much more than, "I'll pray for you." And if you want to know how I really feel, contact me via hotmail. I'm sorry if I sound incensed, but I am! "Theoretical Christianity" plays the odds, but often does not match with real life. Only the real-time, practical application of Biblical priciple under the guidance of the Holy Spirit will solve the kind of problems you face. May the Spirit guide you to a conviction of what must be done, and give you the strength and perseverance to do it. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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6 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | pricefhome | 31280 | ||
Interesting post, I'll contact you via email | ||||||
7 | Should we Divorce? | Mal 2:16 | LampLight | 31374 | ||
I agree with the previous posting!! I understand your situation more now that I have read your previous positngs of your problem. He is right, you do need to humble yourself before the Lord, seek him ernestly, pour your heart our and tell him how you do not want to grieve him, but do his will. Remember, God does know the true intentions of our heart, more than we ever will. He does work out all things for the good of ourselves and others. Also during this time you may need to seek out and ask Gos what is he trying to teach you at this point in time of our life. Many times, often times it is when we are in deep tribulation that God not only want's to change our lives, but to teach us many valuable life changing lessons. I know, been there, done that...Don't have the tee-shirt yet. Still there!! When you feel very burdened, lay it upon him, rest in him as he does promise us that the weary and the weak shall find rest and peace in me, not as the world gives, but only as he can give. Maybe he wants you to learn to trust him more, to lay these cares completely at his feet..and leave them there, trust me he know how you are hurting and he will resolve this for you. Keep the faith, my best advise is to cling ever so close to him, for he is your comlete comfort and guide. Reemember he will never leave you nor forsake you.....In Jesus Love, |
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