My husband has recently surrendered to the ministry. Although he has not been called full time to a church, he has been doing quiet a bit of pulpit supply.
God has gone above and beyond my prayers for my husband to know the Lord. I am amazed at the power of my God. Yet the evil one, although he is defeated in Christ Jesus, has been busy. I have begun to notice distance in my husband. Althouh he does attend our home church reguarly, he has been distracted from prayer and Bible study. It seem to be getting worse. He has even begun to turn away offers from churchs for him to come preach. He says "I have not been in God's word and I am not going to cram, like for a test, for a message".
At this time, he is the sole provider for our family. (he has a job outside of ministry) I know that he carries a great burden and his time is more limited than mine. But I have begun to notice more time for TV and leasure activity.
This situation has begun to cause friction between him and I. Even though I have tried to be a encourager for him, he seem to resent me. I am begining to notice some of the "old self" coming out in him. In his anger he has said things like, "Your not my Holy Spirit" and "It's hard to be around you when your up all the time, because I am so down".
I have been praying diligently for him. It is my prayer that Jesus become his all consuming passion, that he would grow to love the Lord with all that he is, that God would give him wisdom and knowlege, and would place godly people around him, that his heart and mind would be guarded. I have also been praying agaisnt the power of the dark.
We do have children that are looking to us as their example. I have known two men in my husband; the old one full of rage, anger and misery and the beautiful new creation in Christ Jesus. I will do all that I can within my power in Christ Jesus to engage the enemy in this battle.
It is Satan's desire to tear apart families and to tear down the good work God has begun in us. My husband is on the front line of the attack and he is really getting beat up. Will you pray with me, my sisters in Christ.
This is my first time to submit a request for intercessory prayer, although I have visited your site many times before. I have been praying over this situation for a long time now and I know the Lord hears and is working. As I was again petitioning the Lord God, he laid it on my heart to have others join me in prayer for my husband. Will you engage with me in battle?!?!!!!
To God be the glory!
Your sister in Christ
Healing and restoration in marriage and family!
Pray for God to intervein in my marriage and family to heal and restore it in his will. For God to intervein and change my husbands heart,mind,and attitude to his way. My husband allowed Satan to interfere in all. Ask God to block Satans interference. For God to intervein and bring him back home to us. A job to open up for me to help with financial stress. Healing for our kids especially the youngest Danielle. For God mercy,design,will,and blessing to be all over this.
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