This past week, many of us throughout the world celebrated Valentines Day (a day meant for romance). It was a GREAT day for a lot of us. But we also know it was a very PAINFUL day for many others who are struggling in their marriages. You obviously felt loved by your spouse at some time in your lives because otherwise you wouldn’t have married in the first place-yet things have changed and you’re heartbroken!
How we wish we had a solution to “cure” everyone’s marriage who needs help! Unfortunately we don’t. We live in a fallen world that is affected by the bad choices people make. So, at Marriage Missions, we do the best we can to help direct people to good resources and helpful advice from many “experts.” But more times than not, there is no resource or counselor that can help beyond that of what our “Wonderful Counselor” — the Holy Spirit can do.
We assure you that God cares — more than anyone else! You may not understand why He doesn’t answer prayers like you think He should, or in the timing you think should happen, but that doesn’t mean that He doesn’t care. It may mean that what He’s allowing to happen is beyond something the Lord can explain to you this side of heaven.
But don’t stop going to Him, praying, believing, and trusting. We serve an amazing God who works miracles in His way, and in His timing!
With all of this in mind we want to share with you something that was sent to us by a dear African subscriber (who will remain anonymous). The following was written by Millie Plastaras:
Tears, the Liquid Prayer — God Cares
Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. (Psalm 126:5-6)
There are many different kinds of tears, and these are actually a sign of what is in the depths of our hearts. The Bible tells us that what we sow in life we reap. We are planting seeds, and when harvest time comes we reap what we sow.
Those wanting spiritual breakthrough for specific needs should really pay heed to this verse. For when we come before God he wants a broken vessel, one that is surrendered and seeking-one that listens for the voice of God, and seeks it with all his heart.
Tears of brokenness are blessed by God, as the word says God values them so much He keeps our tears in a bottle. (See: Psalm 56:8). Throughout the Bible we find where men and women cried out to God from the deep anguish and agony of their heart. God heard their prayers and delivered them.
Tears spent in prayer will sow a seed of faith that will reap a harvest of results. Read that again, and keep it in your heart. Tears spent in prayer will sow a seed of faith that will reap a harvest of results. God does hear the cry of your heart!
Charles Spurgeon, the great orator and preacher said that the ministry of tears was “liquid prayer.” They are pouring our heart out before God, seeking Him with all our heart, soul and mind-a drink offering before the throne of God, poured out before his presence, surrendered unto his will. What a beautiful thing this is in his sight!
• In 2 Kings 20:5 we learn of tears of sorrow or suffering.
• In Genesis 33:4 we learn that there are tears of joy.
• In John 11:35 we learn that there are tears of compassion.
• In Esther 4:1 and 3 we learn that there are tears of desperation.
• In Isaiah 42:14 we learn there are tears of travail or giving birth.
• In Joel 2:12, 13 we learn there are tears of repentance.These are indeed a great weapon in spiritual warfare. For this is the warfare of faith, and of brokenness before God.
A final willingness to say, “God, I know you are in charge, I give you all that I have, I pour out my sorrows before you, in expectancy of your deliverance, hope and ultimate openness to the will of God. A broken person has realized their position in God, and seeks His will first.” This results in the blessings of God pouring out upon those who wait for God.
If you’re desperate for answers, if you’re seeking answers that seem impossible, if life has overwhelmed you and you feel anxious, if you desire to see changes in your life, if you feel alone and abandoned, if you’re at the end of your rope, there is a way through anything you face today.
There is one who is always available, full of compassion, full of wisdom, full of well planned things for your life. He has been with you since the beginning of your life, and will be with you until you enter eternity. He knows everything about you. He has your best interest at heart, and will never leave nor forsake you. HE is the Great I Am. I am whatever you need.
Cry out to God, and He shall hear and answer your prayers in the way that is best.
He is your Father, after all.They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength,
They shall mount up with wings as eagles;
They shall run and not be weary,
And they shall walk and shall not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5)
Wait I say upon the Lord,
And He shall give thee the desires of thy heart. (Psalm 37:4)He who dwells in the secret place of the most High,
shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty,
I will say of the Lord, He is my Refuge, My Fortress, In HIM will I trust. (Psalm 91:1-2)Remember… Only one life will soon be past
Only what is done for Christ will last.For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
“In prayer; expect setbacks, but refuse retreat.” (Richard Eastman)
Don’t tell the Lord how big the problem is; tell the problem how GREAT the Lord is!
Our love and prayers are with you,
Steve and Cindy Wright
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(SOUTH AFRICA) Oh Lord I have cried buckets of tears. I have given myself to you in prayer. Time is running out as he will be boarding that plane and out of my life forever in one months time. I continue to pray, believe and trust in your love and care. Your timing will be perfect Lord I just know.
(PHILIPPINES) I have been crying out to the Lord constantly for answers to my prayers ever since my husband left me – to restore my marriage, to heal my heart, to heal my husband of the pain I caused him, to draw us close the Lord and draw us to each other, to reveal to me His will… I keep hoping & praying that the Lord will not allow us to be divorced or annulled. But is so hard to wait… to keep hoping… Oftentimes I don’t know what to do or say to God that I just cry out. The pain is so deep I find it hard to breathe. I fear waking up in the morning because of the heaviness of my heart. I find it extremely difficult to focus on my work. It has now suffered and I’m afraid I might lose my job. Please pray for me and my husband. It is my fervent desire to be reconciled to him. I am running out of hope…
(FIJI) Dear Raquel, There is something God has put in my heart to share with you. I am praying for you and your problem coz I guess I am going through a similar situation right now, but recently as I was also getting discouraged and hoping God would do something soon as it was very hard to wait, God revealed to me that God’s Children need not use the word HOPE. He told me that the christian disctionary holds no such word as hope as hope means we are in doubt and are not sure but just assuming that God might help us. God says in his word Hebrews 10:38 THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH. Christians do not have Hope; all they have in life is Faith coz faith means that we are sure to receive whatever we have asked in prayer.
God’s word says, ask and you shall receive, believe in God that whatever you have asked you have received already and it shall be done… therefore faith means we are laying all our burdens upon the Lord and we know that SURELY God will answer our prayers according to his time.
I have learned the meaning of Faith and have placed everything in Gods hands. I know that God is going to do a miracle in my marriage life coz in the New Testament we read that in many places where Jesus performed a miracle he told the person “Your faith has made you well” he did not say your hope or your aim…
So today, I would like to encourage you to have faith like me. I know that God will do a miracle in your married life just as I am waiting for one to be done in my life through the prayer of Faith. Love and Prayers, RD
(USA) Raquel- My heart cries out for you in this time of need; know that God is in control and we must wait for his plans for us to be revealed. I feel all of the things that you are feeling and know that you are not alone. Trust in the Lord and wait for his answer. During this time, focus on yourself and make yourself a stronger and healthier person. I will be praying for you.
(USA) Raquel, My wife left me on 6/29 and took our son with her. I know your pain. I’m broken. I’ve been brought to my knees by my wife’s actions. I haven’t seen or heard from my son in over 2 weeks. I’ve been abandoned and I love them so much. My heart is ripped in two.
However I have prayed for you and I hope you’ll pray for me because I want to reconcile as well. But she won’t even talk to me. I’m not running out of hope. I do put my faith and trust in Jesus but as each day goes by I’m more and more miserable.
(FIJI) Hello Dear Ron, It is very painful to hear your story. I sympathize with you and pray that God’s comfort and presence protects and guides you. Although I may be too young to give you advice as I am just 21 years, I am also waiting to hear from my husband for over a week now. I do not have any children. I have just been married for 2 and half years and I love my husband so much.
But this separation has brought me so much closer to God that I have learned to accept whatever comes my way because I know that God is in control of every situation we go thru in our lives… In order to attain gold it needs to go through a process of fire that is how it gets it shining quality in it. Maybe God wants to use you mightily for his kingdom and he is testing your faith to see if you can endure like JOB.
He did not have anything left yet he was firm in his faith. Yes, faith is the only key to all locked doors in life and tell you what … IF YOU ARE FAITHFUL TO GOD HE WILL BE FAITHFUL TO YOU. I am sure he is speaking to you right now and healing your wounds. The greater the trial, the more splendid the reward will be for you in times and days to come.
Know that God’s time is limited and he is with you. He knows what is best for you and I strongly believe that it will not be very long when God is going to answer all your prayers. Just hang in there and believe that God is in control and thank him for whatever he has given in your life.
I am waiting for a miracle in my married life which I am sure to receive with my faith in God, and you will too if you will just release everything to him. Forgive anyone who has done you wrong and ask for forgiveness yourself. God’s peace will rule in your heart and you will start to see light filtering some distance away in the dark tunnel of your life. God Bless you. Love and prayers, RD
(CANADA) I also know the pain of separation. I daily surrender everything to God, but so far the pain continues. My wife left me and our kids. She asks me to pray for her, but she continues to be at war between wanting to have her freedom in the world and following what God wants for her in life.
It hurts me to see her in this battle, but it is hard for me to continue to try and live my life and support our children when one day she says one thing and the next day she says somethings else. She is pulled is so many directions and she is relying on me to help her. It is so hard to trust God some days when He seems so far away and does not seem to answer. Please pray for us and I pray that my wife will return to her first love Jesus Christ.
(FIJI) I have something to encourage you guys… you know what?!! This prayer of crying out to God really helps… if you just forget about the formula of praying and breakdown before God, surrender everything to him. He will listen to you. I prayed this kind of prayer, prayer of faith and I cried out my grievances to God. He heard me and my husband has started talking to me. I know God fulfills our hearts desires step by step. For some who are in emergency he reveals his glory straight away but for some he takes time becoz he is testing your faith… You may not see anything happening on the outside but his spirit is changing things on the inside and it will be all of a sudden when he booms a miracle into your life which would be unbelievable.
I waited for 2 weeks. Although we are still separated he has started talking to me. I thank God and pray it will not be long before we start a new life in Christ again and I know he will answer your prayers too.
When the enemy of our faith discourages you, think about the story of Lazarus. When his sisters sent the message to Jesus that their brother was sick he did not come straight away. Instead he waited for 3 days and then came. WHY??? Because his timing is perfect and if he had come straight away Lazarus would not have died and he would not have had the chance to raise him from the dead and to reveal God’s Glory and power to the people.
God wants to Glorify himself thru you. Remember 1 Corinthians 10:13, he would not allow you to suffer anymore than you can bear… Love and Prayers, RD
(SA) My husband has left with another woman. He says that he has found his soulmate. I can’t understand after 15 yrs of marriage how he can feel nothing towards me. I wish I knew what was going on in his mind. The pain is unbearable but I have to look strong for my 13yr old daughter. Please tell me what’s going on in his mind.
(S.AFRICA) Dear Irene, My husband has also left me after 35 years of marriage. He wants a divorce and also says that he has found his soulmate. He shows no concern for me and it is just as if I never existed. Yes the pain is unbearable but slowly as the days go on and I put my future in Gods hands I can feel peace returning to my life little by little. I still have moments of utter despair dont get me wrong.
As to what is going on in your husbands and my husbands mind I can’t really say. What I do know is that they are being deceived by Satan. They have been led astray and given promises by Satan of a better life. They can not see what is happening and how sly and cunning Satan is. Their are always consequences to sin and unfortunately we and our children are suffering for the sin they have committed.
Irene, don’t give up. Keep praying. Put this whole matter in Gods hands. Love and support your daughter. She needs you now more than anything else. If nothing else I have learnt that ONLY GOD can change hearts.
(USA) I am asking for a prayer request for reconcilation and restoration in my marriage to Todd. I also would like for God to touch Todd’s heart and soften it and show him the love I his wife, has for him, and also that God help Todd fight the devil. Todd can’t do this alone; he needs help. I love my husband and I have been forgiven of past sins. I want to save our marriage and make a Godly difference in Todd’s life. Pray for God to remove the scales from Todd’s eyes, lift him up, and show him the love his family has for him.
(USA) Tammy, I am praying for you and your husband Todd. I pray that God sends godly people across his path that will encourage him, and lift him up… and show him that God has all the answers. I pray that you continue to protect him by sending prayers on his behalf because you are still in covenant with him as his wife. I pray that angels surround and protect him in each way that he goes, and that he will realize the great support system he has in you, in his family, and ultimately in God. I pray for reconciliation and restoration of your relationship.
(USA) Tammy, I have said a prayer for your marriage. The pain I know you are feeling can be unbearable. The Lord will never give you more than you can handle. Lay your burdens at His feet and He will comfort you. Today, my husband left me. I know the despair you are feeling but we must give it all to God so that He can work miracles. We have to have faith that He will heal all wounds and restore our marriages. God bless you and I will keep you in my prayers!