New Believers with unsaved spouses

Is there anyone here who is a new believer and has a spouse who is a non-believer? How do you deal with it?
My husband is not saved and since I have started going to church and worshiping the Lord, he has gotten more and more angry. I have tried to encourage him to come to church but he just scoffs. I dont push , I just keep praying. There is nothing I would like more than for my husband to be a Christian. I feel so sad when I see married couples in the church and I am sitting there alone. I also feel sad when I think about not seeing my husband in Heaven and having eternal life with him. Anyone have any stories of encouragement? Thanks

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Heather

Don't be so judgemental of your husband. Don't suppose that God will damn him and save you just because he doesn't go through some ritual in a building and you do. What matters is worshipping God in spirit and Truth, not the location of the worship. What matters is he loves, isn't it? And remember Jesus's words to his apostles: "Even after you have done everything which is asked of you say only 'we are worthless and undeserving servants." Don't presume upon God's justice and mercy for either yourself or your spouse and you will find your marriage will be a happier one.

Hi HGOtis,

My heart goes out to you. I am not a new believer. I have been a Christian for 13 years. I am married to an unbeliever. I was saved after we were married.

It can be a difficult situation. I have many praying for my husband and the church helps me a lot. I sit alone at church with my children. I too sit with a broken heart. I know how you feel.

I just keep praying and believing that God has my situation under His control.

I can offer you my prayers and someone in a similar situation to talk to.

God bless you,
Roberta

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Even though I don't know what you are going through, I do feel for you. My advice for you may seem difficult at first, but it is important. You must focus on your relationship with the Lord first and foremost. You must keep your focus on loving and growing strong in the Lord. Once you have your feet firmly planted and are in a mature relationship with Christ, then you can turn to save your husband.

Think of it like the speech they give on the airplane about the oxygen masks. They say if your are traveling with small children to put the mask on yourself first then assist your children with the mask. If you attempt to save your children first, you could pass out from lack of oxygen and end up with your children and yourself dieing. Think of your relationship with your husband the same way, you must put on the mask(Jesus Christ) first. Once you are saved and breathing oxygen(Word of God) only then will you be able to assist your husband in putting on his mask. If you do it the opposite way, you run the risk of not only losing your husband, but your own salvation as well.

I will pray for you.

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HGOtis,

My heart and prayers go out to you as well. This is very difficult for you I know. I agree with Stogus; you must first become grounded in Jesus, and growing in Him and your faith must be first. Many people are not swayed by words, so let your witness be of few words and just love him.

1Peter 3:1 Likewise, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;

1Peter 3:2 While they behold your chaste conversation [coupled] with fear.

1Peter 3:3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

1Peter 3:4 But [let it be] the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, [even the ornament] of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.

God bless you!

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Faith in Christ is not belief without proof, it is trust without reservation.
I have found no greater joy, than to live totally surrendered to Jesus Christ.

Blessings and welcome to the forum, HGOtis!

I moved your thread over to the Prayer forum because it would be more appropriate for advice here.

Thanks to all of you for your insights, and prayers. It really helps to hear from others!!!

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Heather

Unfortunately, I can't really offer you any advice. I can, however, offer you my prayers!

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I will join in praying for him, It will be great when he gets saved! Anger is sometimes a sign of conviction.
ed

I am praying for the both of you...
Amie

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