On September 22, I will experience my 3rd wedding anniversary. I cannot say it will be the celebration that it should have been, for obvious reasons. I can honestly say that I never, throughout my single and married life, thought that I would see the day that I would experience my anniversary alone. I look forward to this day with some anxiety and anticipation. Compounding the struggle is her Birthday, which is September 29th.
Both of these days are supposed to be marked by celebration, wonderment, joy. Both of these days have new meaning for me this year. Some would mark these days as the beginning of something new. Others as the last hurdle to overcome as a chapter closes. I mark them as days I want to celebrate, but find difficulty in doing so. This year has been one of tremendous growth, both emotionally and spiritually. It has been the most blessed time in my life, and the hardest. I suppose it's simply been bittersweet. I know that God is working tremendous miracles, the likes of which I cannot imagine. And I hope against all hopes that one of these miracles will be for my ex-wife, and one for our marriage.
As I continue to stand for this marriage, leaning on God's promises and word, I know that it's only by faith and grace that these days will pass. With all of that said, I ask a favor. Please pray for my ex-wife - for her salvation, her happiness, her life; for her heart to turn from stone to flesh. And please pray for me - that I may find peace in the arms of God, that I might be blessed with the ability to continue to stand for restoration, that I might be filled with faith in God's amazing promises.
Thanks,
bkg
Both of these days are supposed to be marked by celebration, wonderment, joy. Both of these days have new meaning for me this year. Some would mark these days as the beginning of something new. Others as the last hurdle to overcome as a chapter closes. I mark them as days I want to celebrate, but find difficulty in doing so. This year has been one of tremendous growth, both emotionally and spiritually. It has been the most blessed time in my life, and the hardest. I suppose it's simply been bittersweet. I know that God is working tremendous miracles, the likes of which I cannot imagine. And I hope against all hopes that one of these miracles will be for my ex-wife, and one for our marriage.
As I continue to stand for this marriage, leaning on God's promises and word, I know that it's only by faith and grace that these days will pass. With all of that said, I ask a favor. Please pray for my ex-wife - for her salvation, her happiness, her life; for her heart to turn from stone to flesh. And please pray for me - that I may find peace in the arms of God, that I might be blessed with the ability to continue to stand for restoration, that I might be filled with faith in God's amazing promises.
Thanks,
bkg
