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Could use some more prayer. Something different this t... - 6/25/2006 7:52:17 PM   
SirKenin


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Status: offline 		One of the reasons that My health collapsed is that My wife and I separated.  This tore Me to shreds because I love her very much.  As of now, however, we still share the same house, bed, bath, everything.  She is adamant that we are broken up and that it is not her plan to fix that.  She says if I can change her mind then fine.

Things were going ok for a while, then took a serious dive and we have not been able to recover as of yet.  The last three days have been really bad for the most part.  It seems like I can not do anything right.  My request, then, is for prayer to smooth things out, set us on the right path and that we settle our differences and reconcile.

If I could have your prayers I would appreciate it.  Thank you.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 8:00:46 PM   
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Status: offline 		I don't think prayers are the answer..You need to have some serious communication or get on with Your life...it happens to all of us....i wish you a speedy reconciliation or whatever the lesser evil is...


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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 8:04:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		You have my prayers, Kenin, but I would urge you to remember that God helps those who help themselves.  In other words, talk with your wife.  If counseling is what's needed, do the counseling, earnestly.  If you truly love her, then work your ass off to make things right with her. 

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 8:20:14 PM   
SirKenin


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Status: offline 		Yeah, very true.  God helps those that help themselves.  I am doing everything in My power to make the best effort possible to effect this reconciliation.  She is not, unfortunately, so I am at a significant disadvantage.  I know she is interested.  She is still here.  I guess the onus is on Me.  I pray every day without fail for God to help Me effect the necessary changes.  I know darn well this is a 50:50 deal and I did My part to cause the collapse.  I will fix what I can fix.  I just hope and pray that she will do the same thing and that we will reconcile and have a stronger relationship because of this whole ordeal.

Thanks for the prayers.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 8:31:09 PM   
Rule


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ORIGINAL: SirKenin
One of the reasons that My health collapsed is that My wife and I separated.
It is THE reason. I have heard of such collapse for this reason before.
 
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This tore Me to shreds because I love her very much.  As of now, however, we still share the same house, bed, bath, everything.  She is adamant that we are broken up and that it is not her plan to fix that.

That sounds very final.
 
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ORIGINAL: SirKenin
She says if I can change her mind then fine.

That sounds even worse. It sounds like 'You can not change my mind and I will not change my mind - ever'. Do not be fooled.

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ORIGINAL: SirKenin
Things were going ok for a while, then took a serious dive and we have not been able to recover as of yet.  The last three days have been really bad for the most part.  It seems like I can not do anything right.

You were temporarily fooled into believing that things were going oké. She did not believe it for one second, though; I can tell.
 
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ORIGINAL: SirKenin
My request, then, is for prayer to smooth things out, set us on the right path and that we settle our differences and reconcile.

Some things are meant to be, SirKenin. You probably know the story about Humpty-Dumpty and all the king's horses and all the king's men?
I realize that this is the last thing you want to hear, but hundreds of millions have been told the same and closed their ears to their detriment.
 
This is the best advice I can give you: move out of the house this very day. Go stay with a friend for some agreed upon time and get a rental or whatever. As long as you are in the house, you are a thorn in her side and it will not make her any friendlier. Her resentment against your presence will continue to grow as long as you are in the house. When you move out perhaps there is a tiny, very tiny chance that you can court her again at some future time - but I would not lay odds on it.
 
Get closure. Most probably this part of your life has ended definitely. Now it is time to look inward and to heal spiritually. Go to a park, look at a tree or the sky, take a deep breath of fresh air and appreciate nature and the world.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 9:09:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm sorry Sir Kenin, but I truly believe that unless both parties are equally committed to making things work then they are better off saving themselves further heartache and moving on. I know this may not be what you hope to hear, but unless she really wants to reconcile it's unlikely to work.

I do wish you the best though, and please, take care of your health!

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 9:09:58 PM   
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ORIGINAL: SirKenin

If I could have your prayers I would appreciate it.  Thank you.


My prayer for you:

   Father, I come boldly unto your thrown of grace.  You tell us that if two or more shall be gathered together  in your name and ask, it shall be done.  I join with Sir Kenin and ask that you give he and his wife the wisdom, patience and acceptance to seek your face, hear your words, act upon your guidance and be content with the outcome of your actions.  Lord we all expect you to give us exactly what we ask for...We never expect you to tell us no.  However, we trust you to put your wisdom to work and and intervene in this relationship the way you see fit and if it be your will that these two people stay together, Lord we pray that the negativity that is causing this rift be dismissed from their lives.  If it be your will that they part ways, then give them the strength they will need to withstand the separation.  I lay my prayers at the feet of Jesus and trust you to carry them through this hardship.  In the name of your son Jesus.  Amen

Sir Kenin,  I am of the belief that Satan doesn't attack us unless GOD is getting ready to do a mighty work in our lives.  He really has no reason to.  You have choices here....you can give all your cares over to GOD and let him handle them and carry you and recieve your blessing or you can allow Satan to steal your joy and ultimately win.  I hope you choose the former and be in agreement with me that GOD has infinite wisdom and knows best about your particular situation.

Check out this Poem

http://www.barefootsworld.net/footprints.html

Ms Loren

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/25/2006 9:12:28 PM   
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Status: offline 		i don't pray, but maybe best wishes would help?

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 8:21:06 AM   
SirKenin


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Status: offline 		I do believe Rule to have a very accurate analysis of what is going on.  I also have seen God make the impossible possible.  Every day I see another answered prayer that reminds Me that God is in firm control of this situation.  It is simply astounding and gives Me the will to persist.

My favorite story of this whole affair so far.  She ended up out of the house for four days at the start of this.  She told Me she was going to move into her parents.  I prayed fervently for her safe return.  On the third day I was told "She is coming home, and sooner than you think".  (This popped into My head after praying).  The next day she called Me to pick her up.  As it turned out something came up with her parents and she decided to come back home.  I was blown away.

The reason I posted this thread is exactly because of what is in BBBTBW's prayer..  "Where two are more are gathered together..."  I believe this is entirely possible, but ONLY with God's intervention.  He is the only one that can make this happen.  My efforts alone will not suffice.

For anyone that is familiar with the Bible, what keeps Me going is the story of the persistent widow (Luke 18:2-8).  I really appreciate your ongoing prayers, and may God help Me to accept the outcome, whatever it may be.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 8:54:23 AM   
SirKenin


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Satan has been in all his glory the last few days.  It is frustrating, but I can not let him win.  At one point I was ready to kick her out, but I prayed about it and was told to stick it out.  At this point I am not exactly sure why, but that is what I am running with.  When I am told something it turns out to be right, so I would be a fool to turn My back on it.  I have given the control to God and try My best not to take it back for Myself.

I really appreciate your prayers.  Everyone's prayers.  It is very comforting and I know that the right thing will happen in the end.

As for Footprints, I used to have a picture that had that poem on it.  Such a comfort to be reminded of it.  Thank you.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 8:55:20 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Prayers and wishful thinking may not be enough if she's got her mind made up to be a bitch about it.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 9:18:05 AM   
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Status: offline 		Do you take prayers from Wiccans?

Eh, screw it, I'll pray for you anyway.  If you don't want it, ask the powers that be to stamp it "Return to Sender".  I really do hope that things get better.  I can't imagine how hard this must be for you.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 9:26:16 AM   
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Status: offline 		this slave wishes Peace to You, SirKenin and all in Your house.  sometimes that the Great Architect's will be done is hard to see and accept in one's mind~in Your heart you'll know and let the mind go. 

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 9:29:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		Kenin,

Prayer won't affect free will, it is God's gift and curse to humans. If she doesn't want to reconcile neither you nor prayer will change her mind. But I offer this prayer:
In the name of the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob I beseech thee dear God to grant this man the happiness and love he needs and seeks,  and to accept thy will O Lord if Thou will is not his will. In the name of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord I pray. Amen.

< Message edited by MstrssSatin -- 6/26/2006 9:41:36 AM >

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 9:57:36 AM   
SirKenin


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Do you take prayers from Wiccans?

Eh, screw it, I'll pray for you anyway.  If you don't want it, ask the powers that be to stamp it "Return to Sender".  I really do hope that things get better.  I can't imagine how hard this must be for you.


I really needed that smile.  You made My day.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 10:05:52 AM   
SirKenin


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Status: offline 		Prayers will not affect free will.  This is true.  But God can convict a person after which they act upon it with their own free will.  I have other stories to tell where I have seen this exact thing happen.  What is probably the most interesting aspect of it is that the person actually thinks it was their own idea from the start.

I know God has the power to act in this situation if it is His will to do so.  In fact, I have seen Him answer numerous prayers surrounding this event already.  I even asked people to pray here for a speedy recovery and I pretty much recovered faster than I ever expected I would.

God has been amazing, and I know that He is steering this ship.  I firmly believe that and have faith in it.  There is a reason she is still here.  I eagerly await the day when I find out why.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 10:07:27 AM   
SirKenin


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this slave wishes Peace to You, SirKenin and all in Your house.  sometimes that the Great Architect's will be done is hard to see and accept in one's mind~in Your heart you'll know and let the mind go. 


Thank you.  I do pray that God will help Me to accept the outcome, no matter what it is, because a negative outcome is going to be extremely hard on Me, probably harder than the initial separation (mind you, at the time of the separation I had a half dozen other things collapse at the same time).

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 10:10:56 AM   
SirKenin


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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.

Prayers and wishful thinking may not be enough if she's got her mind made up to be a bitch about it.


Heh.  This is where I pray that God will soften her heart.  We have had our moments when she has been happy.  Then we had three miserable days due to a misunderstanding.  Today does not seem too bad at all.  I have prayed fervently that God will smooth the situation out and set us back on the right path.  We will have to see what the rest of the day brings, but it looks hopeful so far.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 10:16:29 AM   
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I eagerly await the day when I find out why.


Perhaps what you are witnessing right now is what she has intended... mental suffering.

I'm not trying to be an ass, Kenin, really I'm not... if there is an almighty higher power up there, and you think he's gonna reach down and flick her in the back of the head and she'll fall in love with you again... then I'm pulling for ya right along with everyone else.

But I'm also realisitic.
And you should be as well.

Best of luck and well wishes, Kenin....
T.R.

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RE: Could use some more prayer. Something different th... - 6/26/2006 10:25:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		INQUIRY: if prayer helps, then how does anyone explain how so many people died in 911?

i'm sure that they all were praying, but to whom? a deaf God?

just wondering


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