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Just my thoughts astra, but have you considered limiting your amount of time with being around this man. For instance, since your husband is not willing to confront this, you could ask your husband how he would feel if you choose to stay home with the kids when he goes to visit them. You could do this respectfully by saying to your husband how you understand why he might not want to confront this, b/c the fall out that took place before, but that you choose not to put yourself and your kids around this, and you hope he can understand and respect your feelings about this too. There may be times like a family reunion, that you may have to tolerate this man for short amounts of time, but even in situations like this, you can choose to go in a separate room than him, and you can also leave whenever you want if things get too heavy for you (in this case though you may have to drive separately). Just some ideas. Please pray on them.

What a wonderful testimony Trueflight!! Thank you for sharing!!!

Praying for you sweetheart!!! Im so sorry for your loss and the rough time you are having right now! Please keep me updated on how God moves on this situation!

Anytime! Please do keep me informed!!

Dreams3~I am so sorry that you are going through this. I know it must be so hard! I watched my mom live in an abusive marriage for more than 10 years. This man broke bones in my moms body, beat her down physically on a daily basis, and used fear tactics to make her feel that she couldn't survive without him. You would think the physical and emotional abuse would be enough to make her leave, but it took catching this man cheating on her to be the final straw that broke the camels back. She did have to work quite a bit at the beginning, but God was faithful to her...getting her on her feet so much quicker than anticipated. He has blessed her with a job that doesn't require hard labor now, she makes super good money, has her house and car paid off!! God is her provider!! This is an amazing testimony considering she dropped out of school before even finishing 9th grade!! I say all this because though it was a very hard season at the beginning for all of us, she showed us by her example that it was NOT OK to live the way she was before she left him. I believe that my mom broke the cycle of abuse for our family. Because of her example, us kids knew to stay away from unhealthy relationships. We watched her struggle to have and keep her freedom. My mom had a really bad upbrininging and her abusive husbands mom also was more of a mom to her than her own. It was really hard on her, but her decision to leave did effect this relationship. Of course her mother in law still loved her (and didnt agree how her son was treating her). At the end of the day she just had to side with her own son (which is so sad). Unfortunately, this kind of goes this the territory most of the time in divorce situations. I'm sorry your own family is not being supportive of your decisions right now, and is more concerned about the stigma that will be left on the family, rather than the damage that is being done by the cycle that abuse could do to you and your kids. My personal opinion is that your heart and spirit living in these circumstances is much more important to God than the stigma that divorce may leave on a family (along with your kids' hearts/spirits). I personally believe that God does not want anyone to live in an abusive environment. At the same time, I believe God can turn any situation around if the participants are willing. I pray that God will give you clear direction and leading by Him, as to what are the right decisions to make in your personal situation. I pray that your husband will decide that he is willing to let God change him. I pray this for your sake, but also for your childrens' sake (because trust me, they are watching). I share my personal experiences to hopefully encourage you. If you do decide to leave, it most likely wont be easy at first, but God will be with you. No matter what you decide to do, I will be lifting you up in prayer. I pray for Gods strength to be with you in every situation that heads your way in this process. Every situation is unique, and I am not by any means saying my situation was exactly like yours. Please pray on what I have said, and wait on the Lord to see what He desires for you. Please toss anything that your spirit does not bear witness to.

Wont stop prayin' till we see the little thing 100% back to herself!! Believing for major turn around!!

I was going to ask you if you feel a desire to have a television ministry. Then, jjp's comments make me think that if you are called into ministry, even if you never go on tv, you would still be a public figure no matter how large the audience is. Do you feel this calling?? Also, have you prayed or been thoughtful of becoming connected to Paula's ministry, once you are of age? Just some thoughts....not an interp. Please pray on them.

Im so super sorry you are going through this right now Connie! I am continuing to pray for your precious baby!!

Anytime... Any updates yet?

Anytime sister!!

Thanks again everyone for praying!!!!

Ok...God has MORE than provided!!! I have been so stressed out about finances lately!! God is SO GOOD!!! We have had an extra car that I couldn't get a clear title on for more than a year now. They finally released the title yesterday for us!!! Now we listed our car to sell it and it just sold LESS than 48 hours later!!! This catches us up financially in every way!!! I cant tell you what a burden has been lifted for us!!!

We miss you too Angelwings!! Praying God's blessings are always upon you sweetie!!

Im praying in agreement, believing for Cloe's health!!

Wow!!! Deborah~What a close call...thank God He helped you hold your tongue! What a wonderful God we serve!!

O this is SO wonderful! God is SO good to us!!!

Anytime Lionhearted! I think when it comes to faith, God leads us sometimes, but He also wants us to jump out there sometimes..so it all depends on the moment. I have a tip though...since I just listened to a teaching cd about faith/love/fear. Oftentimes people think that the opposite of fear is faith...but after listening to this teaching I disagree. I believe now that the opposite of fear is LOVE. The bible says that perfect LOVE casts out fear, and also in another place that Faith actually works by LOVE. As you meditate on the LOVE that God has for you...it will automatically activate you to walk in faith. (I am in desperate need of meditating more on Jesus' Love for me, helping ME to walk in faith right now...casting the fear to the side). Just a little tidbit of encouragement there for you. Hope it helps somehow...

Thank you SO much everyone! Everything ended up working out ok!! Praise God!! I know it wouldn't have worked out as well without your faithful prayers!! Bless you all!!!

Hi Daisychain! I am believing that God is going to bless you for obeying Him. Considering they have been in for quite some time, you may want to consider checking into having any excess skin removed when you go under to get the implants out. It may not be that much more extra to reconstruct considering that you will have to go under the knife anyways to get them removed. I believe God wants to restore you to the place that you were before, and to feel comfortable and confident doing it. I want to encourage you that this is ok to have the desire to look and feel good after getting your implants removed. I will be believing that if this is something you end up desiring, that the funds will be provided to do this. You may also need to purchase new clothing, as your current shirts may not fit like they do now. I will believing that God will also provide this for you as well. God can redeem any of our choices in life, I truly believe this! He totally sees our hearts in every way. I also want to state that I personally don't believe that implants are sinful by any means. BUT if the Lord is leading you in your current situation to have them removed, then you def should obey Him (since He leads us in what is BEST for us). Be encouraged sister!!!

Please pray in agreement for provision~Unexpected Car Repairs AGAIN!! Ugh!

I pray that none of those cursed words shall prosper in the name of Jesus!! They will only harm you if you receive them and speak them. I denounce the work of the enemy over you and your family in the mighty name of Jesus!!! No weapon formed against you or your family shall prosper, and those (false) words risen up against you guys in judgement...God shall condemn those words!!! Let those false words fall to the ground dead, null, and void right now!!! Only the things God has purposed within you and your family will come to pass... Blessing He shall Bless you, and mulitplying He shall mulitply you!!!

Hi Sister! I am praying along with the others! Please also keep in mind that God's perfect love casts out fear! I have been struggling with fear as well, and I seen a vision of God's love going into my heart...and the fear going out! As we meditate on His love toward us, and really dwell on this...the fear has to go. Just a word of encouragement for you!

Im agreeing with you sweetie!