Eph 6:12. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
The World may consider me divorced, but my God does not.... I believe the heart of God weeps over the homes and families that are being devastated by separation and divorce.
"Heavenly Father, I ask You in the name and through the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ, to build a "hedge of thorns" around my husband. I pray that through this hedge, any other lover will lose interest and depart. I base this prayer on Your Word which commands that what You have joined together, let not man put asunder." ((Matthew 19:6)
A Standers Affirmation:
I AM STANDING FOR THE HEALING OF MY MARRIAGE.......
I will not give up, give in, give out or give over 'til that healing takes place. I made a vow, I said the words, I gave the pledge, I gave a ring, I took a ring,I gave myself, I trusted GOD, and said the words, and meant the words... in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in good times and in bad...so I am standing NOW, and will not sit down, let down, slow down, calm down, fall down, look down or be down 'til the breakdown is torn down!I refuse to put my eyes on outward circumstances, or listen to prophets of doom, or buy into what is trendy, worldly, popular, convenient, easy, quick, thrifty, or advantageous... nor will I settle for a cheap imitation of God's real thing, nor will I seek to lower God's standard, twist God's will, rewrite God's word, violate God's covenant, or accept what God hates, namely divorce!In a world of filth, I will stay pure; surrounded by lies I will speak the truth; where hopelessness abounds, I will hope in God: where revenge is easier, I will bless instead of curse; and where the odds are stacked against me, I will trust in God's faithfulness.I am a STANDER, and I will not acquiesce, compromise, quarrel or quit.. I have made the choice, set my face, entered the race, believed the Word, and trusted God for all the outcome.I will allow neither the reaction of my spouse, nor the urging of my friends, nor the advice of my loved ones, nor economic hardship, nor the prompting of the devil to make me let up, slow up, blow up, or give up 'til my marriage is healed. - Author Unknown
If you are standing for your marriage and God has given you a promise don't despair and please don't give up. It may seem impossible, but we serve a God that is more than able to do the impossible. Nothing is too hard for God and Nothing is Impossible With Him..(Luke 1:37).Habakkuk 2:3 "For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay.Numbers 23:19" God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.Fight the Good Fight and Run the Race. Keep your eyes on the finish line
The Myths of Divorce
by Ken Sande, President of Peacemaker Ministries
Most of us would not consider ourselves to be gullible or naive, yet Scripture often reminds us, "Do not be deceived." (e.g., James 1:16, Gal. 6:7). In truth, we are easily deceived, and we so often latch on to a piece of "worldly wisdom" that sounds good to us and justifies our actions, even if it is not at all based on the truth of God’s word. Our very hearts fool us and hinder us from seeing situations clearly or accurately. Jeremiah 17:9 says, "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?"In the same way, I have noticed over the years that Christians who are in the process of seeking a divorce often use same set of reasons to justify their decision to leave the marriage. I have heard the same excuses so often that I have wondered whether Satan has published a little booklet on how to justify a divorce. The excuses comprise what may be called a "popular divorce mythology."1While Christians disagree about what constitutes legitimate grounds for divorce, it is clear that many Christians divorce for all the wrong reasons. We need people around us to speak truth to us and help us see our own blind spots so that we are not fooled by worldly wisdom or by the blindness in our own hearts. Perhaps you can play that role in the life of someone considering divorce. If you want to help them, you need to be prepared to respond to these excuses.Myth 1 When the love has gone out of a marriage, it’s better to get divorced. Although this is the world talking, Christians buy into it. The basis of marriage is not feelings of love--in God’s design, commitment is the basis of marriage, and love is the fruit. For more on God’s design for marriage, see Paul Tripp’s booklet, Marriage: Whose Dream?Myth 2 It’s better for the children to go through a divorce than to live with parents who fight all the time. Although parents in a truly unhappy marriage may sincerely believe this, it is usually a superficial rationalization. One way to test their sincerity is to ask them to read Judith Wallerstein’s book, The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce, which clearly articulates the many detrimental effects of divorce. If they still decide to go through with a divorce after reading these facts, they usually have to admit that it’s not the children they are looking out for, but their own selfish desires.Myth ;3 God led me to this divorce. I repeatedly hear people say, "I know the Bible teaches that divorce usually isn’t God’s will, but in this case God has given me a real peace that this is right." This statement reveals an improper understanding of spiritual guidance, which elevate a sense of "inner peace" to such a level that it can overrule the clear teaching of Scripture itself. This view of guidance must be specifically exposed and refuted.One way to do so is to help people see that a sense of inner peace is not a conclusive sign of God’s approval. I usually ask people whether they think Jesus felt inner peace in the Garden of Gethsemane. If they try to say yes, I take them to the Gospels and help them see that in fact He was trembling with apprehension and agony. If He had walked out the other side of the garden, He might have had a great sense of relief at escaping from the crucifixion, but in doing so He would have been turning His back on God’s will for His life. In a similar way, divorce may promise immediate relief, but in the long run, it too is usually contrary to the will of God.Even more strongly stated, basing a divorce solely on the "good" feelings it brings is really just a form of worshiping a false god. Chuck Colson does an excellent job of discussing this idea in his article, "Why Christians Divorce."Myth 4 Surely a loving God would not want someone to stay in such an unhappy situation. This myth is based on a humanistic presupposition that God’s purpose in life revolves around me and my happiness.2 One way to expose this way of thinking is to ask the person to unfold what it means to say, "A loving God wouldn’t want people to suffer this way." Ask him to imagine that he has gone back in time two thousand years to the days of the persecuted church in Rome. He has been asked by a local church to go to the Colosseum and counsel the Christians who are about to be sent out to the lions. Would he really say to them, "Surely a loving God would not want Christians to suffer like this"? What would have happened to the early church if those Christians had believed such a notion? This kind of word picture will help people begin to understand that they have believed a lie.It is crucial to help suffering people understand that God has something far more important in mind for His people than pleasant lives. His purpose is to conform us to the likeness of His Son (Rom. 8:28-29). The Bible teaches that this requires pruning, melting, and purifying to burn away the dross in our lives, and this is often done through the furnace of suffering. Take them to Hebrews 11 or 1 Peter. The Bible contains many passages about the value and purpose of suffering. We can use those Scriptures to encourage people in their painful situations. For a good perspective on suffering, see Paul Tripp’s booklet, Suffering: Eternity makes a Difference.Myth 5 I know it’s wrong, but God is forgiving. You have probably heard this sort of statement from many different people. Its antidote is Deuteronomy 29:19-21, where Moses warns the Israelites sternly (my paraphrase), "If you presume that you can sin deliberately and then just say magic words and God will forgive you, how great will His wrath be upon you!" It is a frightful thing to sin deliberately. Point people to the example of King David, who willfully sinned against God. God forgave David, but He left consequences that would grieve David for the rest of his life. "The sword will never depart from your house" (2 Sam. 12:10, NIV). David’s baby died, and his sons continued to kill each other. David had to bear that on his conscience to his dying day.And how do people know that God will actually give them a repentant heart after they persist in willful disobedience (see Heb. 3:7-13; 12:16-17; Eph. 4:30; Prov. 28:14)? How can they be sure that God will not turn His face against them and remove His blessings from their lives (Heb. 10:31; 1 Pet. 3:7, 11-12)?Another way to pierce this myth is to ask a person to imagine that she needs some cash. So she decides to rob a bank. She steals the money, then runs down the sidewalk and into an alley. It is clear that she has gotten away. Then she puts the money down and says, "God, I’m so sorry. It was wrong to rob that bank. Please forgive me. Thank You, Lord." Ask her if she thinks she could just pick up the money and walk away. Most people will admit that they could not. What is the evidence of genuine repentance? The evidence is undoing the harm of the original wrong by picking the money up and taking it back to the bank. Similarly, someone considering a sinful divorce should not look ahead to a cheap forgiveness, but should turn around and do everything possible to seek reconciliation and a restoration of the marriage.
I am just learning about me all over again....I enjoy spending time with the people I care about. I love taking pictures of everything around me and especially my friends and family. I enjoy meeting new people and I especially enjoy it when people from my past come back into my life. I am always looking to improve the way I think and feel. I now know about our tomorrows...it is a reality check to find you may not have that many more tomorrows so we need to live each day as if it were our last because it just may be. Spend your time here on earth with the people you love and make amends to those you have hurt. Life is to short to be fighting or crying over what might have been.Be the best person you can be and hope you leave a legacy worthy of a Christian.Layout made by Carolyn<.slideshow>
This is the First Field trip of Angel's I have been on, we went to Kaleidescope and Antioch Park for Lunch. We went to Play Hospital at Olathe Medical Center after Lunch.4/23/08 We all had so much fun....I can't wait to go again.
IT"S TIME TO FIGHT FOR OUR FAMILIES!!Eph 6:12. "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."
National Day Of Prayer May 1, 2008