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i am married with two wonderful daughters. i started going to church when they were introduced to sunday school. i found myself totally at home, and wanted to continue to build a relationship with God, but my husband is very untrusting (totally without cause) and started making it quite clear he didnt want me going - he started accusing me of having a boyfriend there which was extremely hurtful, totally unfounded and just him being controlling.

my kids still go to sunday school - which is very important to me. i dont want him stopping them too.

i read the bible when i can, and always stop and have a quick chat when i pick the kids up again, but i feel so lost now. i so want to go there but he will just make the atmosphere at home unbearable and then the kids will stop going.

i feel totally let down by him and by myself too.

has anyone got any advice for me please?

i dont want my marriage to be over - but only because although he is not violent to me now, i would become scared of what he might do if i do leave. it is also extremely important to me that my kids grow up with a mum and a dad.

hes absolutely fine aslong as we are doing what he wants us to do, so i just go along with it because its just easier that way.

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Mskedi

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To me, it doesn't sound like the problem is church. Is it really more important that your children grow up with a mom and dad if that dad is completely controlling his wife and causing his wife to fear him? What are your daughters learning about how men and women's relationships should be?

I think this one is too tough for CF. You need professional assistance. There are hotlines available in most counties that can give you better advice and useful contacts.

You shouldn't have to be afraid of your husband.
 
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pete56

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Well Guardianseeker, I agree with a lot of what Mskedi has said.

But I will offer some advice on top of that to try to help you move forward

Firstly, you need to examine your own position - do you believe in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour?

If the answer is yes - then you need to be in fellowship with other believers and be taught the word of God regularly. Now this can happen outside of church ( I have managed it for 10 years or so now) ut it is very tough and not to be recommended!

Secondly, you need to recognise that appeasing your DH for the sake of your children is not healthy or a foundation for a good marriage

Third you need to talk with your DH and point out that this church is important to you and the children and that you would like to share this part of your life with him too.

These simple questions and actions will clearly define whether you are truly UY'd or in an abusive marriage and will clarify your issues for yourself and your future advisors.

Bless you

Pete
 
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Sorry to hear of your issue. Before deploying here to Iraq, I ran the sound booth for my Church. We make CDs which are sold after Service for a small fee to help cover cost. While deployed, my Church sends these to me currently free of charge. I would try to see if this Church has something available from the music minisrty that you can listen to on a regular basis. If your hisband does not want you to attend because of trust issues, then he should not mind you playing the Church CDs at home instead for a while. Could he change his mind after this? God Bless
 
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Mskedi - dont start trying to recommend divorce, you know better than that the bible tells us so.

Now for the OP let me ask you: who is the most important person in your life? Sounds like your 2 children and not God. Your relationship with God goes before anything else in your life, Then your husband, then your children.
 
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To me, it doesn't sound like the problem is church. Is it really more important that your children grow up with a mom and dad if that dad is completely controlling his wife and causing his wife to fear him? What are your daughters learning about how men and women's relationships should be?

I think this one is too tough for CF. You need professional assistance. There are hotlines available in most counties that can give you better advice and useful contacts.

You shouldn't have to be afraid of your husband.

Agreed!
 
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