Here is a quote from friends of ours on how their heart beats for marriage...
"Our hearts lie with Christian couples in churches and the many hidden struggles they go through. We are passionate about helping to restore marriage in the church so that the world can see God's design for marriage and the example he provided in the way Christ related to the church." Brian & Lisa
Are there others of you out there that share this passion with Brian, Lisa, Laura and myself? Let us know by writing a comment below...even if it's just an "AMEN" or "YES" we'd love to hear from you!
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Definitely I have a passion for marriage and keeping it strong in and out of the church. I am currently in a situation that has threatened to tear my marriage apart (spouse having an affair). I am forgiving him and showing grace as we work through this huge disappointment - none of which I could do without God - he is definitely carrying me through this time - one set of footprints show in my sand - I hope to one day have two sets there - with him and I dancing in the sand in celebration. We will be attending your conference.
I have a huge passion for marriage.I am in a stuggle with my husband who's had an affair for the second time that I know of in the last four years.I regret not knowing about pre-marital counseling before we married.It was never mentioned in the Church I grew up attending.I've suggested counseling to my husband,and wanted to attend your conference,he said he had to go out of town with the reserves.He does'nt seem to mind hurting me.I want let it happen again and I'm sorry are not cutting it anymore.I'm heartbroken, depressed and angry, and our children are hurting.Our Pastor wants us to work it out how can we if he refuses to go to counseling.Please pray for me and my children.
Three years ago I shocked my husband with the fact that I had had affairs with a couple men over the past 12yrs. or so. I still remember the day I told him ... it was AWFUL ... for BOTH of us! I was repentent and he was forgiving ... but ONLY by the GRACE of GOD! We never went to counseling but we did have my brother and sister-in-law to confide in. The first 24hrs. were an absolute rollercoaster BUT I answered EVERY question he asked me TRUTHFULLY. And we were on our knees ALOT for the next several months. We learned thru this that in order to LOVE your spouse the way you are intended to do, you must FIRST LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL, AND MIND ... only THEN can you love your spouse unconditionally. God heals marriages ... He doesn't want to see them torn apart (esp. when there are children involved). However, SATAN does want to split your family up! Don't give in, PLEASE! Know that the LORD LOVES YOU and is there with you right now (and ALSO loves your spouse very much ... and is waiting to forgive ... all we have to do is ASK!) May He give you BOTH peace!
My husband and I truly have a passion for marriage and keeping them strong. We are back together after a 16 month seperation, this is truly by God's grace and nothing else. The enemy tried many ways to keep us apart and never prevailed, God was the victor. I would love to see all couples fight for what God has joined together and has meant to last a lifetime. It was not until we were both on the right track with God that we were able to get on the right track with each other. God first...
I am in a second marriage in which I have grown a great deal in some areas, thanks to my husband. We have both changed over the years we have been together, and sometimes we grow irritated with each other over our differences. When I'm not feeling loving toward my husband, I pray to God to help me be a more loving wife, and He helps me do that every time. It's important to focus on the good things in your spouse and when you're not able to, seek God's help in bringing you back to a loving attitude. To love is a choice. God affirms every choice to love another person, however difficult it may be.
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