Prayer Concern

Hehe the first years of marrage are the worst. Adding to that the fact that both of you are in stressful times makes it even worst.
Vibro is right. (Did I just say that? :eek: ) The first year is pretty much hardest for everyone, no matter how well you know each other going in.

Take the time to work through any issue that arises NOW, so you don't have to go and undo years of bad marriage habits later! Be praying for you both.

(Oh, and don't be surprised that it blew up on your anniversary. Anniversaries are high expectation; that unrecognized pressure can bring any unresolved issues to the fore!)
 
We are in our own place but it is like nothing happened. I am also worried about my wife because I think she needs to talk to a medical professional but we don't have health insurance. I am just so angry, sad, frusterated all at once because this has been my one sacred thing that has given me lots of hope.

First off, the minor suggestion. Check out the local hospital or clinic to see what they offer for uninsured patients or "charity." I work at a hospital now and I know they have some options here.

Now for the better help.

My wife and I will pray for you.

God has brought us through tough times, too. I'll tell you some, not to compare or to expect matches to your situation(s), but to show God's provision.

Two and a half years ago, we didn't know if we could afford to live together when we got back from our honeymoon, let alone where (we had been living across the state) -- money from wedding cards became our security deposit and first month's rent. My wife lost her job and I only had a part-time at the time. I had to go to the emergency room twice without insurance (I know the awful feeling of health vs. running up huge bills). My wife just lost her current job that had hired her back (been there 3 years total) and my full-time job can't support us enough (praise God I have the insurance through my job).

We've spent nights just crying together at times. But we are together. I pray that this brings you closer. She is my greatest friend and support, even though I don't show it enough. God can bless your marriage, through "good and bad, sickness and health, richer or poorer."

God has provided. He always gave us what we needed to make it by. He's blessed us abundantly in many ways, but has taken things away at times to help us trust him. Ironically, while at a cabin with some Christian guy friends, we were asked what God has really taught us in the last year. I chose to say "He always provides what my wife and I have needed." Less than 24 hours after I got back, my wife comes home with the proverbial pink slip. God is teaching us again. I sure wish I knew what was happening, but I don't. I wish I knew His plan. I have no clue. My ideas are usually wrong anyway!

I'm not a good Christian. In the guild Bible study today we talked about God rewarding people who take a stand for Him (Daniel 1). He blesses people like me too, because He is a loving Father who wants to help us and see us grow. I don't have a lot of faith. If I had more, I wouldn't be scared about what's coming up for us. But God has blessed me with some experience, enough to say that I believe God will continue to provide. More faith would be nice, because I would need less of these lessons, I suppose!

My goodness, is there a limit on posting size? Hang in there, Thinkerseven. You've got a lot of prayer support from the brothers and sisters I'm meeting here. You're under the God who provides.

PM or email me (www.toj.cc profile is one way) if you'd like.
-Josh
 
Hey All,
I know I have been silent for sometime and I must shamefully admit that it was my pride preventing me from sharing more with you- I was just so embarassed for a while and I know I don't need to be with you guys and gals. So, here is another update. Let me say this first, your prayers are working, even though I can't quite express how.
My wife and I have found a place for marital counseling that does their payments on an income based sliding scale (a true blessing!). Now we have to align our scheduels so that we can go.
My work is less stressful now- I decided to stay at my job, but I asked if I could work evenings. I ended up enjoying this a lot more because there is more customer service and helping people is really my passion. The only down side though is that my wife and I don't get to see each other as much. However, we made this choice after talking about it, so I would be at my job to get a good job history going.
I spent my first Sunday as a greeter last Sunday. I was nervous but it was so so so awesome. I am looking forward to the month of Feb, mostly because I will go to our conference's lay speaking classes. I just found out that our church is trying to start a group for ages 22-35 and they are hoping I will be involved with it somehow. It sounds like things are going to get busy again real fast. :D
Things are gradually getting better. My main concern now, is getting my wife to go to church with me again. She is a believer, but she has a hard time going to church because she doesn't want to talk to people and fall apart in public.
You all have been a real blessing to me and I am continually thankful for your prayers. Maybe I will actually catch you in game now lol.
 
Still alive...

Hey All,
I doubt you have seen me in game much, as I get on at really odd hours spuratically (man I can't spell today). I just wanted to let you know I am still alive and kicking. I have been busy mostly sleeping and going to work- I hardly have time for anything else.
I am going to lay speaking school in Feb, and I was wondering if anyone else had done this? I was just kind of curious what an insider's view of it is. My church started a new 22-35ish group that I went to last week. I don't know how it is going to turn out yet as we are just getting started. I am really psyched about going to this group because our church hasn't had one in a long time. Oh yeah, I have a praise- my wife went to church with me last week for the first time in a while! I was so glad.
 
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