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Posted by chinchilla1 on June 20, 2006, at 22:45:54
I don't post much but I hope you'll help anyway.
I just found out that my pastor and his wife may be separating. I ask that you lift them in prayer for guidance and healing.
I am so, so sad tonight.
Chinchilla1
Posted by rayww on June 20, 2006, at 23:59:56
In reply to Prayer Request, posted by chinchilla1 on June 20, 2006, at 22:45:54
Of course. There is nothing sadder than the break-up of marriage, especially someone you admire and look to for direction. Look to God, He will never let you down. It is good that you have faith in prayer. I'll pray for you and for your leaders.
rayww.
Posted by chinchilla1 on June 21, 2006, at 22:43:24
In reply to Re: Prayer Request » chinchilla1, posted by rayww on June 20, 2006, at 23:59:56
Thanks for the prayers. It's difficult right now because only a few of us know. Something official may come out next week.
It's going to be a shock to many in the congregation, as no one saw this coming.
Posted by rayww on June 22, 2006, at 0:39:44
In reply to Re: Prayer Request, posted by chinchilla1 on June 21, 2006, at 22:43:24
> Thanks for the prayers. It's difficult right now because only a few of us know. Something official may come out next week.
>
> It's going to be a shock to many in the congregation, as no one saw this coming.
>Will they have to leave? With any loss we have the choice of becoming bitter or better. I hope no one leaves the faith because of their actions. People usually try their best to make things work, but stuff happens, and poor choices made lead to circumstances you can't control. Frankly, I think the reason for religion and faith is to help us through life, to guide us to God, to help us live our lives in the best way possible in order to avoid becoming slave to our bad choices. They obviously made a few somewhere along the line and couldn't get out of the pit they dug for themselves. Maybe their own faith wasn't sufficient to trust God completely, or enough to let go of whatever divided them. Sometimes all we have to hang onto is God, when life dissapoints and we fail in certain areas. I am learning how important it is to cling to God and our spouse in those difficult times. Hopefully it isn't too late for your friends.
Posted by deirdrehbrt on June 25, 2006, at 23:25:25
In reply to Re: Prayer Request, posted by rayww on June 22, 2006, at 0:39:44
I'll be praying for you and them as well. I'm sorry you seem to have been dragged into things, knowing before the anouncement and all. I hope that they can find some support for themselves through this, and that they can get through it without hard feelings toward each other.
I went through a divorce a few years ago, and I think that my ex and I are still at least friends. I think that part of the problem is that so many of us get married without even knowing who we are ourselves. When we finally learn, and finally become who we really are, it's somebody different than we thought, and maybe we then aren't as compatable as we first thought. It's not necessarily anybody's fault, it's just life.In my case, had I really known who I was, I would haven't gotten married in the first place. Then again, I have two beautiful daughters who I love, and who love me. Is that a mistake? I hope not.
In any case, prayers are being offered here.
Blessings,
--Dee
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