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Angeleyes7715

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Mentioned in another post I am having to move out and cut off family.

The issue became my family or my boyfriend (we are planning to marry). Anyway, it's all about the living situation. Boyfriend was staying with us cause I accidentally got him kicked out of his apartment.
Yes, I already know living together before marriage is bad. Economically though it's helpful because rent is high and we share costs on food.

Anyway huge blow up with family because they don't like my boyfriend's attitude and the fact he didn't speak to my sister who has power of attorney over my mom's home. She had a verbal arrangement for rent to be paid by us. We have been paying, I was further behind than my bf was. My bf lost his job due to a bad decision and a jealous coworker.

So he ended up needing an extension. I told my sister about it the following month on the day that my mom gets into a second car accident my sister storms in and she says so what about his rent? And I was like uh we told u he's trying to find a different job. He had savings just her wanting rent when he hadn't secured something else yet would have hurt us badly. Again he has been paying and I'm further behind on my rent but because he's not her family she was very rude to him.

He got fed up said I'm moving out taking my money with me then. Cause she started demanding rent for both months when I literally told her at least give him an extension for one month until he finds work.

So then she got her husband involved. Her husband started threatening my boyfriend and calling him names. Fast forward, my boyfriend got set up by a friend he went to hang out with. Another guy showed up and stabbed and shot my boyfriend in the arm.

My sister started harassing my bf saying he has until sat. To move and I got really mad at that point and told her off saying we are both moving as quick as possible and that he was just shot and stabbed so leave him alone kind of thing.

Well again she tells her husband and they both started saying all kinds of awful things about him and making fun of him for being shot and stabbed no compassion whatsoever.

My mom is "mentally handicap" so my sister handles all her money and stuff anyway she's even got my mom on her and her husband side. My mom seems like she doesn't want to get in the middle of it but she kept saying well you know I can't do anything about it. Your sister does what she wants kind of thing you should have been nicer.

I tried to be nice and reason with my sister but as soon as her husband made fun of my boyfriend for getting shot and stabbed I went off and said horrible things to them both. I feel bad about it but I'm so very angry that anyone would say that about someone I care about.

Now we are moving and I'm scared. I don't know if I am the jerk for wanting to cut my family off or if i am right to move on and not trust them.
I am moving with my bf. We have our savings, I have a job (that's hanging by a thread) , and he's getting another mechanic job when his arm heals (stiches come out) in a few weeks. My bf and I both have high demand fields so pharm tech and mechanic so we get jobs quickly, but still Im scared. It's so bad burning Bridges with people let alone family.

I'm scared. My bf isn't perfect either and we fight sometimes. I'm wondering if I'm completely out of the will of God for this whole thing.
I feel like it's either give up my family now or my future marriage. I can never talk to my sisters husband again after what he said to me. I genuinely dislike the man now.


I need prayer and advice thanks.
 

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Well it's ok to stand your ground even against family. We're all people and make a lot of mistakes so no need for feeli.g overtly guilty over rude words. And their behavior doesn't sound like the christian ideal either. Move out if you can and try settling things when dust has set a little. The good news is it's possible to restore things even if they seem like they were forever ruined. Just hang in there and try to make the best available choices out there. Praying!
 
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For what it is worth, the Bible says a lot more about "family" than "boyfriends". In the light of that, it should be obvious that family should be more important. We grow up with family, and even though we move out and get married and start our own family, the first family is still family. "Bf's" can come and go, and yours doesn't sound so great to desert the family that you have experienced so much with already, and will continue to be family whether you desert them or not. Family has to relate to a future spouse, whether they want to or not, and their opinions beforehand should be considered seriously. Father, I pray that Proverbs 3:5-6 will be followed. Amen.
 
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Angel Eyes I am going to be honest simply because you need to hear it. You know already that it is a sinful union to be living together and committing fornication. With that said, You are out of the will of God and His blessings because you have put up a barrier of sin between you and Holy God.
Your BF should never have never let a rift like this come between you and your family.
He should have rented something somewhere else by himself OR married you and took you with him.
This BF is not respecting you as he should simply put.
I have to be honest and I do not like hurting your feelings, Please do not think I am judging you because I would never and I have my own sins to answer for believe me.
But as Greg says above, Family is so so important and they will be there when this guy is gone.
Please don't let a Bf "that isn't even working, and is certainly disrespecting you by not being a Godly example" separate you from your dear family. Your poor mom seems to be in an awful situation here. I am praying for you and I think you know all this but need to hear it said. Bless you :]
 
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By a sin barrier as I stated above, I mean that God will not bless a sinful union. I do not mean a salvation thing ok. lol.. By choosing sin, You cheat yourself out of God's blessings.
I always tell people what the bible says when I am ask and that is what I am sharing with you today dear Sister :]
 
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I am very concerned about your bf because he seems to be living a dangerous life with dangerous associates. This spells trouble for you, too, as you have seen already. There are lot of other guys out there in the world, Some of them are trying to lead Christian lives.

Also. I agree with those who say that family is more important than a bf.

I pray you will be given wisdom and insight and peace in regard to this whole situation, and healing with your family.
 
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Praying for you to have wisdom to make the right decision in this situation. Your family is very important and maybe you need sometime away from them and to save up some money so you can pay the back rent. Unfortunately, sometimes we put money and materialistic things before love and family. This might be the case for your family because maybe your sister is stressed out about finances and your mother's well being but took it out on you and your bf, instead of talking with you and working together to find a better solution.

As a young woman, It's hard out here for us. My advice would be to focus on yourself and your relationship with God. I say this because I don't know what kind of situation you are in but based on some of the things you stated, there are some things that stood out to me. Just to offer an outsider's perspective.

It seems like you might be very dependent on your bf and that could lead to making some decisions that might not be in your best interest. Like him moving in and now he is moving you out of your home. It also sounds like you are hardworking but may be struggling financially. Another thing is that the environment does not sound conducive to your well being. You bf getting set up and stabbed, that sounds very scary for both of you and I hope and pray he is recovering well. Also every couple fights but given everything that's going on, I tend to think that this has created a toxic environment.

Maybe think about if there is somewhere else you can stay, maybe other family members or friends that you can afford to pay rent with. Maybe you just need sometime to yourself to figure things out like what want in your in life. God has a plan for all of us and a purpose. Therefore, we should not settle for less than the great plans He has for us. God loves and cares for you no matter what happens. Work on your relationship with Him and put Him first, the rest of the pieces will come together. I don't know your bf, but what is his relationship with God? And not about going to church but like his personal relationship with God. I know you want to get married, but marriage is harder especially if you want to be married for life. Don't get married until you figure out all these things. Don't settle for less than, and it's OK to walk away from a relationship that is not Christ focused or where you are not growing in Christ.

Once you center yourself with God and start from there, everything else will come into place. Just know that God loves you no matter what and you are not alone in this journey of life. I pray for healing for you and everyone in family including your bf, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. I pray for your family to have love, understanding, and compassion when interacting with one another. I also pray for God's peace in this time.
 
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