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Many of you are here because you are struggling in your marriage. You are seeking out people who understand the path you’re walking.
Today I have the privilege to share my friend, Beth’s, post with you. Beth has walked this path of standing for your marriage. She knows the journey we are on, and she is full of encouragement for those who make this stand.
She is the original leader of the Facebook group that we offer as a resource to you. God has restored her marriage and she has a heart to help others.
When you visit her blog, be sure to sign up for the marriage restoration letters she offers. You’ll find those in the sign up area on her page.
I’m excited to share this post with you, and I hope you’ll hop over to her blog after you read today’s post and download the printable that she’s sharing with you.
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For the wife who is suffering from the lies of the adversary, who bombards you with impossibilities and fears, untruths, anxious thoughts, and what ifs- here’s a little spiritual ammunition to battle the lies, and to bring back peace in your heart.
1- The damage is already done it’s too late for my marriage.
*Isaiah 43:19 - I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.
2- I don’t think God can reach my husband.
*2:Peter 3:9 - The Lord is patient not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. -ladies that means your husband too.
3- I don’t think I can do this.
*Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
4- My husband is too far gone, he’ll never change his mind.
*Mathew 19:26 - But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
5- It’s all out of control.
*Proverbs 19:21 - Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
6- But I’m just so afraid that (insert something you fear) will happen.
*Isaiah 41:10 - So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
7- What if he never loves me again?
*Romans 5:8 - But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
*Your human spouse has his own issues to grapple with, that does not mean you are unlovable. Jesus died a horrid death for you for no other reason than his unfailing love for you. -That’s Love.
8- But I just don’t have the same feelings for my spouse anymore.
*Proverbs 28:26 - He who trusts in his own heart is a fool.
*Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things.
9- I’m so anxious; I can’t do this.
*Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
10- If God is so loving how could he allow this to happen to me?
*Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
11- Doesn’t God want me to be happy?
*John 16:33 - Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.
*James 1:2-4 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
12- But this is taking way too long! I don’t know how long I can wait.
*Galatians 6:9 - And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
*Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
13- But this whole thing wasn’t even my fault!
*Matthew 7:5 - First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
14- But there is this other guy in my life that is making me feel so much better.
*1 Peter 5:8 - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
*The enemy sometimes even comes as your dreams in disguise, hoping to destroy your stand for your marriage!
15- My husband is so depressed and he’s pulled away from me. He refuses to get help and doesn’t seem to care about me anymore.
*Ephesians 3:20-21 - Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us-to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
16- I don’t have what it takes to stand.
*Hebrews 13:21 - He will equip us with everything to do his will
17- Questioning God- Why me Lord?!
*Isaiah 55:8 - “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord . “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.
18-What if my marriage does end and it’s never restored?
*Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
*1 Corinthians 2:9 - However, as it is written: What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived, are the things God has prepared for those who love him.
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Beth has created way for you to have these images with you each day. You can download them and then print or save them to refer to as needed.
Click the link below to download these Scriptures:
18 Scriptures to Cling to When Standing for Your Marriage
What Scriptures comfort you
as you are standing for your marriage?
Be sure to visit Beth’s blog for more encouragement and for the marriage restoration letters that she sends!
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Beth Kelly is a blogger and writer with a passion to serve those who are standing for their marriage. You can find her at her blog, on Facebook and on Pinterest.
Linking up with Alisa Nicaud at Salt & Light, Suzie Eller at #livefreeThursday, with Richella Parham at Imparting Grace, with Susan B. Mead at #DanceWithJesus, with Arabah Joy at Grace & Truth, with Deb Wolf at Faith ‘N Friends, with Lyli Dunbar at Faith on Fire, with Lori Schumaker at #MomentsofHope
Great verses to stand on! There are so many ups and downs in marriage, that having a list of scriptures to stand on when you are going through a storm is so important.
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:09 am
That’s so true - many ups and downs. This is a great list that Beth has put together, and can be tailored for our individual marriages. Thank you, Ayanna!
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Love the verses you’re sharing and encouragement for us wives to stand in the truth.❤
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:08 am
Thank you, Laura! Praying these are an encouragement for those who need them!
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This is great, because often the reasons people give for leaving a troubled marriage are all about feelings and convenience. Thanks for turning hearts toward truth as a foundation for solid relationships.
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:07 am
That’s really true - the lack of feelings, the lack of convenience are among the top reasons I hear as well. It’s frustrating because God created us for more than just feelings and convenience and we know that our heart can be deceitful. Thank you, Michele!
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The power of God’s Word is something far too often used as a last resort for some, but oh the beauty it will bring to your heart and marriage if we will just let it!! Thank you Beth for providing scripture to Stand On for all marriages no matter what season we are in.
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:06 am
So true - and somehow we have to get out of the mentality of having prayer or study of God’s Word as a last resort. But, yes, what beauty it brings to our lives and marriages! Thank you!
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Wow! Praying scripture for my marriage is what saved us. Thanks for sharing this
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:05 am
Yes! It’s vital to a recovering marriage, isn’t it?
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Thanks Beth!!
What a beautiful thing to share the word of God to women like myself who are experiencing difficulty in our marriages. The scriptures do minister to us in a timely and exact manner. May God bless u richly….
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:02 am
Thank you, Millie! If you’re interested in joining our group for some additional support, please feel free to click the link at the bottom of the post to join us.
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Shelly you are so right… you hit the nail on its head. Too often we use the word of God has a last resort. I am not sure why…but it happens. But judt a quick reminder. In Proverbs 3:5 and 6. The word of God says, in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy path, and lean not unto thine own understanding. That indicates that our own understanding can put us in trouble. So it is best to seek God first, wait on His response, and then we move when He says move… be bless!
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 9:00 am
This is so true, Millie - our own understanding is not a full understanding. God is not bound by our understanding though, thankfully! Great reminder from you and Shelley to approach the Lord in prayer, not as a last resort. Thank you!
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Each phrase in this post is so important and inspiring. God’s word and his grace make our life.
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 8:58 am
Amen - yes they do! Thank you!
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What a tremendous list of scriptures Beth. I am partial to Jeremiah 29:11. I was a verse my mother quoted to me when I laid flat on my back in the hospital. It has stayed with me ever sense. God continues to prove Himself faithful in every situation. I trust His plan over my circumstances. Thank you for sharing. I know many will be blessed with these truths from God’s word. I hope you have a fantastic weekend and may God bless you and your family.
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 8:57 am
Thank you, Horace! Yes, I love this list that Beth has compiled. I’m continuing to pray for your health. Seeing your posts on Pinterest and seeing you at linkups reminds me to be praying for you. Blessings!
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These are priceless scriptural verses for every one who is standing in the gap for their marriage. Thank you so much for studying them personally and posting it for us to read and meditate as well.
God’s truth need to be spoken daily in our marriage and no third person can snatch it away .
God bless.
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Diana
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 8:56 am
Thank you - yes, it’s good to know that God’s Word applies to every situation we face. Thank you for stopping by!
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From a guy’s perspective, this is an awesome post. He says that His word will not return void. Pray these scriptures to Him, for what we sow, we reap.
My wife left me 104 days ago. She filed for divorce a few weeks ago. I have asked, and even begged her to take divorce off the table, and she refuses. Since the moment she left, divorce has been the only option she considered. Despite my attempts to let her know that what she is doing isn’t biblical (as there is no adultery), she refuses to change.
Yes, I’ve made mistakes. I’ve admitted them, and am getting help with them. We haven’t actually had a face to face conversation about it, as she only wants to text. When we have been around each other a few times, her actions, don’t match her words. This is such a strange situation, that not even our pastor, or the other pastor that I’ve talked to, understand it, or know how to deal with it.
All the sites I find are geared, and designed, towards women. Is there any men’s sites that offer support for this? I need help dealing, and someone to talk to.
Please be in prayer with me for the restoration of my marriage. I know it’s God’s will, and it hurts me so much that my wife refuses to accept that restoration is the right thing.
God Bless,
JMB
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Rebekah Reply:
July 29th, 2017 at 8:54 am
So true - God’s Word will not return void! Continuing to pray for your marriage, and trusting that God will work as only He can.
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Hi Becky! A beautiful go-to list of verses! Thank you so much for sharing that hope at #MomentsofHope. I have a friend in mind I am going to send this list to. Thank you!
Hugs,
Lori
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Rebekah Reply:
August 15th, 2017 at 10:45 pm
Hi Lori! Thank you for your kind words. I’m grateful for this list myself - it’s been an encouragement to me as well!
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Thank you so much for this blog my marriage is so broken and needs to be restored. With all these verses hearing God talking to me has giving me the strength that we need to be restored. Thank you glory to God. May God bless you all..
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