All Believers, I need your prayers!

Sorry, this is a long one: I just found this forum, and I am so excited to have a place to come with my prayer request. I am a 35 year old married "preacher's kid", and Christ has been so much a part of my life everyday since I can remember. 3 years ago, my husband, who was not raised in a christian home and was just a baby christian, told me that he no longer believes in God anymore than he believes in the Easter bunny. He thinks maybe we were created by something, but that whatever being that was, has just left us all alone since then. He still goes to church with me and the kids because at least church "will give the kids values." But he told me to NEVER expect him to go to the alter, just forget it! (Part of this was brought on by church problems & a male minister from a different church that he was doing business with who tried to hit on my husband) I have been praying that God would draw him near to Him, open his eyes, and reveal himself to my husband. I also have been praying that God would Break him and deliver him from any ungodly influences that could be holding him back from a relationship with Christ. Six months ago, my husband quit his job of 9 years to take another job offer. His previous boss was very Anti-God. He even told my husband if he was selling products to a church to charge them double. It was amazing that God delivered him from his previous boss. His new job is almost all commision based & sales have come to a complete halt! We are struggling financially, but God keeps making a way for the bills to be paid. This has, however, given him a lot of "thinking" time. He works every evening and weekends too, but he still goes to church with us. He is getting a little emotionally cold towards me and he doesn't like to see me reading my Bible. I need the prayers from all you prayer warriors out there! I believe that God is attentive to the prayers of the righteous. Here are my prayer requests: 1. That my husband will be radically saved and commit the rest of his life to Christ and be the spiritual leader of our household. 2. That he will be blessed with a new job with a christian mentor as a co-worker. I pray that his new job will NOT require him to work evenings nor weekends so we can have more family time. And that he will make enough money so I can continue to be a stay-at-home mom. 3. That God will give me the wisdom to "train my children up in the the way" that they should go with fear, respect, and love for God. That God will also give me the wisdom and strength to be a Godly wife to my husband and to treat him with honor and respect and give me the endurance needed to face this trial. 4. That God will bless me with a way to be able to have RNY gastric bypass surgery. Thanks so much for reading this, and please remember us when you pray. I believe in the power of prayer. I believe in miracles. With Love, Darlene

Hi Darlene! Let's see, where do I start. I am a "preacher's kid" too. I also was in and hosted a Weigh Down Workshop at my church. I started when I was 22yrs old at 300lbs. I went down to 245lbs and stalled out. I was that weight for four years before I became pregnant. Two babies later I am 349lbs. I can not believe it most days. I have times of feeling guilty also for not being more sucessful with the church program. All that to say that I can relate to your story. I also don't have a way to have the surgery right now. When I met my husband he was still very wordly...drinking a lot. He started going to church with me and in Feb. 2005 he was baptised. PTL! I know it is very hard to be uneaqually yoked. I do know that these trails can and will be turned around and used for good. I will be praying for you and your husband. There is NO ONE out of God's reach. Christ is more than able and willing to touch your husband, fill him with the Holy Spirit and change his life completely!! This is what I will be praying for! I am glad you found this board. It has been such a blessing for me. The people here are just exceptional. And true prayer warriors! Feel free to e-mail me anytime, I would love to talk!! God Bless you~ Candy

Your reply was such a blessing to me. I think we do not realize the amazing power that our words can have on others. We can either uplift or tear down. I read your profile, you have such a beautiful spirit. I can relate to so much of what you wrote. We do serve a mighty God who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly more than we can think of or even imagine. So many times, I underestimate His power, His ability in MY life. Oh ME of little faith! God bless you, Candy!

Darlene I'm new to this forum, awaiting my surgery date on 20 Feb. Most importantly luvitsunnyv said it so well. We must stop and thank God he is not where was. Remember we are not to look at the cir****tance but look beyond them. There is no limit to the wonderous work of the Lord. This is a God issue. Let go and Let God...cast your care upon, for he careth for you. You have my prayers. Brenda

That is so true. I have a hard time with letting go and turning everything palms up to God. Why do I do that? God is so good! I believe your prayers are coming before the throne of God because my husband has been a lot more loving today than he has been in the last 2-3 weeks. I pray God's blessings on your surgery & successful weight loss. May He guide your surgeons hands and give him wisdom. Thanks for your kindness! Darlene

Hello there~ DO NOT GIVE UP ON HIM!!!!!!!!! I am a 31-year-old PK who married an unbeliever. I was at a place in my life when I didn't care, I was NOT walking with God myself. Anyway...after a year of marriage I God called me back. I started my journey back to Christ. Well, DH was NOT so sure. In fact he resented me BIG TIME. But, I am pleased to report after 10 years of marriage my husband is becoming the Spiritual leader of our home and it is a true miracle. Here are my pointers: 1) PRAY...DON'T EVER GIVE UP! 2) You are NOT the Holy Spirit, you cannot change him!! But, pray that the Holy Spirit can 3) God can still use your husband, so please don't disregard what he has to say 4) Pray...like you already are, that God will surround him with Christian, godly mentors and friends 5) Don't pressure him 6) CELEBRATE how far he comes, don't get discouraged because he isn't where YOU want him to be. BABY steps...mean the Holy Spirit is working. I prayed for you today~ KEEP US POSTED!! Blessings~ Becky

One more thing... Take comfort in this verse. I know it gave me a LOT of comfort. 1 Corinthians 7:13-14 "And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy." YOUR CHILDREN will be fine!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dearest Becky, You are so lovely. Thank you for your words of wisdom and comfort. It is wonderful to hear from others who have been "there" and have a testimony that gives God glory as a result of all they have been through.

Darlene, you and your entire family are in my prayers... Wanda

Thank you Wanda! We really do need your prayers!