EricH Posted August 17, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 366 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 10,933 Content Per Day: 1.56 Reputation: 212 Days Won: 1 Joined: 04/21/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted August 17, 2009 The Bible seems to tell us that the best approach is if the unsaved spouse will live with you, to stay with them and win them by your behavior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted August 17, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted August 17, 2009 I have been listening to a lot of Christian music lately and my husband teases me about it. He doesn't want to listen when I talk about God. The big problem right now is that I need God more than ever in my life right now. I also worry about his beliefs. He claims to be Christian but I do question that. Do I need to know whether or not he is a true believer and is saved? Or should I just continue to pray for him? I take my son to church by myself. My husband never comes. Is this okay? Shine your light and let the whole world, including your husband, see it. Pray for him and your family. Continue taking your son to church and let him know by your Love of God, that you love him. Blessings!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm trying to be a good example but I get so frustrated. I really need his support right now. And to be laughed at by my own husband for being a Christian is very hurtful. I get enough of that outside of my home. When you pray, ask the Lord to simply touch his heart. Ask the Lord to open the eyes of his heart so that he can see the hurt he is causing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer1997 Posted August 17, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 6,363 Content Per Day: 1.12 Reputation: 119 Days Won: 9 Joined: 11/07/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted August 17, 2009 Dear sister.... I pray that God will surround you with His Grace and His Glory, I pray that He will open the door of your husband's heart and speak to his spirit. I ask that God give you strength and the resources you need to lead a life pleasing to God. I pray that your husband will soften his heart and realize that you are a special and wonderful wife. God Bless your family!! 10 [c] A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. 12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. 15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. 16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. 17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. 18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. 19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. 20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. 21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. 22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. 23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. 24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. 25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: 29 "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." 30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgedrw81 Posted August 18, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 1,823 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 36 Days Won: 2 Joined: 04/10/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted August 18, 2009 Praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi2007 Posted August 18, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 61 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,219 Content Per Day: 0.20 Reputation: 219 Days Won: 3 Joined: 10/05/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 03/18/1966 Share Posted August 18, 2009 praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez Posted August 18, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 1.99 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted August 18, 2009 A difficult situation that only God can resolve in your husband. You can, as Believer posted, be a shining example to him and your son, they are important verses that she posted. Take strength in the fact that Jesus knows your heart and you are crying out to Him now. He will answer. 1Co 7:12 To the rest I say (I, not the Lord) that if any brother has a wife who is an unbeliever, and she consents to live with him, he should not divorce her. 1Co 7:13 If any woman has a husband who is an unbeliever, and he consents to live with her, she should not divorce him. 1Co 7:14 For the unbelieving husband is made holy because of his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made holy because of her husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. 1Co 7:15 But if the unbelieving partner separates, let it be so. In such cases the brother or sister is not enslaved. God has called you to peace. Read the above, because the scripture is clear in your situation, as it was in mine, with an unbelieving wife. Blessings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabetht Posted September 24, 2009 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 399 Content Per Day: 0.07 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/18/2008 Status: Offline Share Posted September 24, 2009 (edited) Quietly, faithfully, live the Gospel the best you can, leave the rest up the Lord. It will have an impact I promise you, not only on your husband, but on your son as well. Keep the Faith!!! "Do not fear! Stand by and see the Salvation of the Lord" Exodus 14:13 Edited September 24, 2009 by elizabetht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalcald Posted September 24, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 32 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 5,258 Content Per Day: 0.76 Reputation: 42 Days Won: 3 Joined: 06/16/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/22/1960 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have been listening to a lot of Christian music lately and my husband teases me about it. He doesn't want to listen when I talk about God. The big problem right now is that I need God more than ever in my life right now. I also worry about his beliefs. He claims to be Christian but I do question that. Do I need to know whether or not he is a true believer and is saved? Or should I just continue to pray for him? I take my son to church by myself. My husband never comes. Is this okay? Most congregations have many more women attending than men, so you are certianly not alone in going with your son while he stays home. This is kind of becoming the status quo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest warrior4lifeinChrist Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I have been listening to a lot of Christian music lately and my husband teases me about it. He doesn't want to listen when I talk about God. The big problem right now is that I need God more than ever in my life right now. I also worry about his beliefs. He claims to be Christian but I do question that. Do I need to know whether or not he is a true believer and is saved? Or should I just continue to pray for him? I take my son to church by myself. My husband never comes. Is this okay? I am glad your pursueing God inspite of your husband's unbelief. I am a strong man and would be unable to understand the full work of faith had not God work according to His plan. I did not fully understand faith in God until He revealed to me in His timing. I would just encourage you to continue to do as God leads and directs you. Be patient and continue in prayer lifting your husband up daily no matter what he says or does is the best display of God's love. You will see God's faithfulness in due season. Nothing goes past the Lord remain faithful in and out of season. Your strength is very important for your husband to see, for your love will not go unnotice. Will be praying 4 you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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