This morning's Elisabeth Elliot Devotional was about wives who had written her and asked her advice amid a desperate marital situation. Some husbands were cheating, others were looking at porn, some were struggling with other infidelities... Her conclusion was that you have to have a quiet heart and gently address the issue. That would be the tough thing for me, because when I feel betrayed, I'm far from gentle.
Ultimately, writes Elliot, the man has to want to change. It doesn't matter what form of counseling, advice, or treatment he undergoes. He has to want to be a better man and get rid of the lust.
About that change the husband has to make, Elliot writes that God will make the impossible possible: "He has never given a command which He will not enable us to obey. It is always possible to do the will of God."
About that change the husband has to make, Elliot writes that God will make the impossible possible: "He has never given a command which He will not enable us to obey. It is always possible to do the will of God."
When I read of these marriage horror stories, it's a little frightening! I so much want a husband who will honor the marriage and keep himself holy. I just have to pray to God that this is what he delivers me. That he will keep my mind and heart open and ready for this husband, and let me know when the time is right.
Until then, I'll just settle for being single!
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