10 months yesterday...

[bkg]

And I can safely say that I love her more than the day I married her. Praise God for all of the amazing events, changes and people that He has brought into my life since and through this event...

Each day with out her is one day closer to restoration!!!

 

[mghalpern]

And I can safely say that I love her more than the day I married her. Praise God for all of the amazing events, changes and people that He has brought into my life since and through this event...

Each day with out her is one day closer to restoration!!!

bkg... Amen! my brother. I stand with you in prayer for the day of restoration. I am so thankful that He has brought you into my life. His purpose is not limited my time or distance, or anything else. God is awesome and so faithful. As you know, I haven't seen my wife for several weeks (maybe a couple of months now) and I prayer that our Lord would allow me to see her, especially in light of her birthday quickly arriving (10/27) and because of another event that I thought she might attend last night (it was just a lie from the enemy of our soul). Well, I haven't left during service in months to go out into the foyer of our church (drink, bathroom), but last night I couldn't stop coughing during worship and I had to get a drink...there she was sitting out there watching the service on a television...what a wonderful sight she was. We didn't speak to each other, yet it was enough just to see her. It brought such peace to me (in the past several months, seeing her brought anxiety to me)...not this time. This was a gift from God.



I can attest to the love that is growing in you for your wife. I too have experienced such a growth of love for my wife as the Lord has dealt so wonderfully with me. As I have cast down my pride and sought after God's sufficiency to fill my deep insecurities, I have been humbled and broken. This in turn has allowed me to see my wife with the same eyes that our Heavenly Father sees her, her brokenness, pain, confusion, hurt, suffering, etc. I now have more compassion and empathy for HER and think a lot less about myself. I am so much less selfish now that I have put her above myself. I continue to hope for and believe that the Lord is preparing the day that we will be brought back together and I can live out the "new me" that He is remolding. Until we are one under the same roof, I will continue to serve my God faithfully and lift my wife to His throne daily...Michael

 

[AirForceTeacher]

Hang in BK. I'm praying for you.

 

[seekfirst]

Hang in BK. I'm praying for you.

My prayers are with both of you, bkg and Michael

 

[bkg]

Thank You!!!!!!

 

[Flipper]

and for both of you.

 

[mghalpern]

My prayers are with both of you, bkg and Michael

seekfirst... Thank you so much...Michael

 

[mghalpern]

and for both of you.

Flipper... You are aewsome. Thank you for your prayer and hugs are always needed and welcomed...Michael

 

[bkg]

I realized something on Sunday, that I already shared with Michael...

No one will ever love my wife more than I do... It's simply not possible... Sadly, someone may have a greater ability to show her what love he does have for her... And if that's the case, she may feel more loved. But I know in my heart, in my spirit, in my soul... that no one will ever love her more.

Praise God for all that He is teaching me. Praise God for all that He is changing in me. Praise God for loving me so much that He would allow this to happen to bring me home...

Thank you all for your prayers!!!!

 

[mghalpern]

I realized something on Sunday, that I already shared with Michael...

No one will ever love my wife more than I do... It's simply not possible... Sadly, someone may have a greater ability to show her what love he does have for her... And if that's the case, she may feel more loved. But I know in my heart, in my spirit, in my soul... that no one will ever love her more.

Praise God for all that He is teaching me. Praise God for all that He is changing in me. Praise God for loving me so much that He would allow this to happen to bring me home...

Thank you all for your prayers!!!!

bkg... As I too shared with you...I echo your post. We serve an awesome and jealous Heavenly Father..Michael

 

[seekfirst]

I think it's awesome to see both of you, bkg and Micheal , go to God, and put your trust in Him. No matter what, you two will be blessed for your faith, encouragement to others, and your desire to do His will!! Awesome!!

 

[bkg]

I think it's awesome to see both of you, bkg and Micheal , go to God, and put your trust in Him. No matter what, you two will be blessed for your faith, encouragement to others, and your desire to do His will!! Awesome!!

Thank you, Seekfirst. It's nice to have some encouragement from time to time. This is a difficult position to be in, physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally... and it's not one that receives much support, even from Believers. So I greatly appreciate your encouragement.

bkg

 

[seekfirst]

Thank you, Seekfirst. It's nice to have some encouragement from time to time. This is a difficult position to be in, physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally... and it's not one that receives much support, even from Believers. So I greatly appreciate your encouragement.

bkg

You are so welcome!!! I meant every word. As a Christian woman, I find it so encouraging to see men put God first, and go to Him for answers. If my ex and I do get back together, I pray he will be as dedicated you two are. I find it a very attractive quality to have. (Don't worry, I'm not trying to pick you up!!). Anyway....God's blessing to both of you!!

 

[mghalpern]

Thank you, Seekfirst. It's nice to have some encouragement from time to time. This is a difficult position to be in, physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally... and it's not one that receives much support, even from Believers. So I greatly appreciate your encouragement.

bkg

seekfirst... Once again bkg has said it masterfully. I really can't add anyting other than to say thank you myself...Michael

 

[seekfirst]

seekfirst... Once again bkg has said it masterfully. I really can't add anyting other than to say thank you myself...Michael

Your welcome, Michael. How did your wife's birthday go?

 

[mghalpern]

Your welcome, Michael. How did your wife's birthday go?

seekfirst... For me or for her? I had a rough day, but I have no idea how she is since she asked me a few months ago not to call her...Michael

 

[desi]

bkg, your still at it huh? There's an old story of a lonely maid in a wedding dress sitting by a mouldy wedding cake that comes to mind when I read such posts.

Then again I don't have God telling me about your situation so you know more about it than I do. I pray God gives you restoration of your marriage and that restoration is worthy of your efforts.

 

[bkg]

bkg, your still at it huh? There's an old story of a lonely maid in a wedding dress sitting by a mouldy wedding cake that comes to mind when I read such posts.

Then again I don't have God telling me about your situation so you know more about it than I do. I pray God gives you restoration of your marriage and that restoration is worthy of your efforts.

Still at it? I will be at it until restoration happens... and then the real work begins. My hope and my faith is in my God... not in myself, not in my wife, and not in the words or the actions of this world. I knew going into this that people would reject it, scoff at it, look down at it, and generally think I'm a pathetic man who can't get over his divorce. And if that's the position that people must take, then I'm ready to accept it. Nothing is more important to me than my marriage, than for my wife to know Christ, than for me to be obedient to God's will. And God's will is restoration, God's will is that people not divorce, God's will is that no adultery be brought upon the marriage or the individuals therein. Many people may question that statement, but it is written, and there is no debate.

I appreciate your prayers, and I appreciate your comments. You have a "restored" marriage yourself, so you know exactly how important this journey is. Though God may have asked us to walk a different paths toward our restoration, He nonetheless asked us to walk a path. Who am I to say no to that?

I will continue to believe and pray for restoration until one of us passes from this earth.... or until God makes it plainly clear that He would like me to do something completely different and end my stand. I don't see the latter happening, but then again, I must not lean on my understanding and I must know this His ways are not my own.

I tried my ways... Now I'm giving it to Him. I hope that one day people who doubt will understand. And if not, I hope they will at least respect the calling that God has given...

 

[mghalpern]

Still at it? I will be at it until restoration happens... and then the real work begins. My hope and my faith is in my God... not in myself, not in my wife, and not in the words or the actions of this world. I knew going into this that people would reject it, scoff at it, look down at it, and generally think I'm a pathetic man who can't get over his divorce. And if that's the position that people must take, then I'm ready to accept it. Nothing is more important to me than my marriage, than for my wife to know Christ, than for me to be obedient to God's will. And God's will is restoration, God's will is that people not divorce, God's will is that no adultery be brought upon the marriage or the individuals therein. Many people may question that statement, but it is written, and there is no debate.

I appreciate your prayers, and I appreciate your comments. You have a "restored" marriage yourself, so you know exactly how important this journey is. Though God may have asked us to walk a different paths toward our restoration, He nonetheless asked us to walk a path. Who am I to say no to that?

I will continue to believe and pray for restoration until one of us passes from this earth.... or until God makes it plainly clear that He would like me to do something completely different and end my stand. I don't see the latter happening, but then again, I must not lean on my understanding and I must know this His ways are not my own.

I tried my ways... Now I'm giving it to Him. I hope that one day people who doubt will understand. And if not, I hope they will at least respect the calling that God has given...

bkg... Amen bro. Standing together with you for yours and for mine...Michael