Faith Levels...

[inrsoul]

Hi everyone,

Here's the thing, my fiancee and I have set on a faith-date in 25th March 2006. That's our planned church wedding date, we've already booked ourselves with the church. But some issues still stand, ever since we got together, our lives have both transformed from glory to glory, praise God! Especially for me, I've got a great testimony to share (about 2004, and the wonders God has done for me), and because of all that has happened, my faith has grown faster than that of my fiancee. She feels that God doesn't answer her prayers, that i'm forcing my faith down on her... But by the grace of God, He has shown me how to be gentle. However there are still some outstanding issues, regarding her family and her job (or lack of one). I'm believeing and trusting that God will increase her faith in the coming year... amen.

Can anyone share with me their experiences on handling their spouses apparent lack of faith?

ShaloM!

 

[karla]

I think that we all grow in our faith at different rates and at different times. There have been times in my marriage where we were both on fire for Christ and there have been times when my faith has been greater/lesser than that of my husband. That's the great thing, that we can each be an anchor in eachothers lives at different times. We can learn and grow and appreciate eachother for those differences. Let your faith shine through in your actions towards your fiancee and continue to pray for her. Remember, all in God's time

God Bless

 

[heartnsoul]

Those who seek God will find Him. Just because prayers are not answered does not mean that God is not listening. Sometimes the answer is "wait". Keep encouraging your fiance to seek God. Relationships are very hard. Different faith levels makes it very challenging sometimes. Faith is something that is personal to each person. It's something that each has to experience and grow into himself/herself. Continue to pray for your relationship. You're still young. It's good you gave yourself another year to date her. There is no need to rush into marriage. Give yourself, her, God and the relationship plenty of time to work together. I'm not even sure if setting a marriage date is the right thing to do right now given some of the reservations you have regarding your spiritual compatibility and other outstanding family/job issues. I would recommend that you take as much time as needed to let the relationship grow. With all the family/job issues happening right now, it will be a good test of faith. It's important that Christ is the center of both of your lives to avoid being unequally yoked in marriage. Just saying we're a Christian, doesn't mean we are one. Actions speak much louder than words. As both of you continue to grow closer to each other in Christ, you will both know when it is the *right* time to marry. Give it more time and give God a chance to work in your lives. I believe that through these issues you will be going through in these next coming months, you will see whether God is the foundation in both of your lives. Time will tell. We will be praying for you and hope that you will have more testimonies after this year.