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Counseling advice

Gentle Lamb

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We went, yesterday, and the pastor prayed before we began. I started off by mentioning that I am just sharing my concerns... not tattling... and it went smoothly. The pastor listened to us and suggested we go to a small group thing they offer for situations like this. He doesn't feel we need to go to professional counseling at this point. He said he can tell the two of us love each other, but felt that we have a lot of stress in our lives, combined with lack of sleep, and that contributes to a lot of our issues. He did not minimize the main issue, but did let us know we are not alone... that it happens and is something that can be worked through. I really appreciated his advice and we will be going to the small group sessions at the church that he suggested. He also provided DH with a book he feels will help. I am very satisfied with the way the pastor handled it and very happy DH is willing to go to the small group session (he normally avoids stuff like that, but values this pastor's opinion... so is willing to go).

Wow I am very happy to hear that your first session went so well, praise God! I hope that the group sessions will be a great benefit to you both!!! I pray that God will restore your marriage & make it much stronger than before :) God can fix anything!
 
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