Prayer for past regrets

[KingFisher97]

Hello all. I find myself in a hard place that tears my heart in two directions. I am a newly married man but lately have been heart broken and missing my ex-girlfriend from college greatly. I am thankful that the Lord brought me a wife however, I miss everything about my former girlfriend. I miss her smile, her laugh, her jokes, her heart. My marriage thus far has been quite tumultuous which could be an issue. Please pray that God would lead me forward in His grace, remove this covetousness from my past life, and delight me in Him and in my wife. Thank you all!

 

[tturt]

Encourage you to immediately repent for holding this past girlfriend in that special place that should be reserved for your wife. Asks the Lord to remove all feelings for her and to replace them with love for your wife as Christ loves the church. (Eph 5).

Encourage you to watch "Marriage Today" Those televised programs are on Daystar.

Plus their website marriagetoday.com/category/tv-episodes/ has probably 60 free episodes including "What a man really needs" and 'What a woman really needs" by Jimmy Evan's ministries. All teachings are Biblically based. Plus there's books, videos, etc. He was interviewed on Joni Table Table for 4 sessions about his book "The Four Laws of Love." Think those can still be viewed.

There's hundreds on youtube.

 

[Jeshu]

The best is to go to Jesus at those times that you think about your ex and confess and repent of those times as they happen. Honestly deny yourself the right to miss your ex, let Jesus replace those times with love towards your wife instead, and you will be healed from this affliction in no time.

Peace.

 

[Pavel Mosko]

This is kind of a tough one. I know everyone that passes by will say a prayer for you. But the OP is something that usually isn't something you can just pray away.

Well my interpretation of the OP, is that you were probably in love with your girl friend but for whatever reason didn't marry her or continue the relationship, but ended up marrying your wife on the rebound. That kind of thing is tough to get over because God doesn't usually just magically erase feelings, but with discipline your feelings can change with time. I assume that you have some basic attraction and affection for your wife. You need to do your best to put the former relationship behind you and focus on the one you got. This will probably take some doing, and you likely will want to seek out some kind of help on that.

 

[Unofficial Reverand Alex]

Gotta admit, I ain't got a clue what to do. Turning this one over to God was the right move.

May the Lord bless you, your wife, your ex, and all those who may be able to help, including all those who see this kind post. Lord, have mercy!

 

[Stephanie7]

Heavenly Father, I hold this prayer request up to You and ask You to bring an answer to this one in the way You know is best for him and his present wife. Strengthen him and deliver him from the temptation of doting on his former girlfriend? Help him to look to You for the answers he is seeking, In Jesus Name, Amen

 

[bèlla]

I'm sorry you're struggling and plagued with thoughts of your previous partner. You've mentioned marital challenges. Were you experiencing the same yearnings when things were better with your wife? Perhaps this is situational and not indicative of a change of heart.

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

 

[nancydrums93]

Sometimes in relationships when things don't go well we tend to think about past relationships and what "could've been" or what "should've been".
It can defenitly lead to comparing and thats where doubt really sets into our minds about our current partners.
Trust in Jesus to help you see the good in your marriage, maybe even learning to love your wife all over again. Nothing is impossible for God, he can help you look forward to a strong future with your wife and let go of the past. Remember all things work together for the good of those who love Him.

I will keep your marriage in my prayers.