Richard and I come from different cultures. I did not think that would impact our relationship the way it has/did. We are both Christians and I thought loved each other very much. We have been through a lot together. Although we are married, I spent a lot of time alone as he handled family matters. (Somehow his family came before our relationship ALOT.) We talked about not living as man/wife really should several times; and not being able to live like that....but nothing really changed. (A real relationship needs real time spent together). After some time apart this year, I couldn't take it anymore (after 3 years) and let him know that. His response was to seemingly disappear (at least to me); rather than make any attempts to work things out. Of course I feel confused, foolish, totally abandoned, used maybe...I have no idea what..but I am very sad. Just when I think I am ok, the sadness just overwhelms me sometimes. I really thought God had brought us together. I have prayed about this so much. In my heart given this matter to God (or at least am trying my best to). But, I can't seem to let it go and its very painful for me. Please pray for me and for Richard; that God will restore or give closure (as his will dictates);;and that it will be clear. I never wanted a divorce but don't know what else to do. I appreciate any prayers for this..weird..never thought it would happen to me situation. May God bless and keep you.

Precious Jesus, lead this guest down the paths that You would have her to go. Lord, bind satan from this marriage. Lord, let Richard take his vows before You,serious. Lord, I pray the love of this marriage be restored. Lord, put a calm over this lady. Lord, give her strength. Renew her faith in You for all things. I pray that through everything, she will always be found serving You. In this I ask in Your name,Jesus.Amen.

Lord, Matthew 19:9, speaks of when a man, "puts his wife away, for any reason other than fornication, it is adultrey, if he remarries."
It seems Lord, that Richard, is, "putting away," his wife, he is leaving her behind. It seems uncertain if he desires other/s but that he is not walking upright with YOU LORD in the way he is handling his marriage.
Help this woman remain strong, hold fast to YOU JESUS in the storm of her life. Keep eyes toward heaven, this world is fraught with difficulties, satan is the prince of the air. Divorce is so common in today's society, it is very sad, it often makes no sense at all, however, know that if this is what occurs, that you are not alone.
It's not the end of the world, GOD IS our ROCK, our SPOUSE, our FATHER. Hold fast to these things. Know that your foundation in The Lord, will get you through all of these things, & that you follow HIM & HIS WORD, you will remain blessed. We all fall short, what is important is our own soul/salvation so keep the focus on CHRIST & always doing what is right in HIS EYES. All will work out as it should, for HIS GLORY. Those that are still running, from The Lord, may have to work out their salvation apart, they are not solid in HIM, yet. Be strong in your faith, as Tishlea mentions (good advice!), remain calm, know that JESUS Is The Life Saver, our SALVATION, trust in HIS WAYS. One can love a spouse, be there, want things to work, but if they are not commited, there is sometimes no more one can do, but to release them as they desire. We belong to HIM, so we are never really homeless (when our home is broken) when we call upon HIS NAME, HEAVEN AWAITS!
Put on The Armor of God, know that The Fruits of The Spirit Remain.
God Is Love. We are never for want, with HIM!
God Bless you.

Guest Wrote:Richard and I come from different cultures. I did not think that would impact our relationship the way it has/did. We are both Christians and I thought loved each other very much. We have been through a lot together. Although we are married, I spent a lot of time alone as he handled family matters. (Somehow his family came before our relationship ALOT.) We talked about not living as man/wife really should several times; and not being able to live like that....but nothing really changed. (A real relationship needs real time spent together). After some time apart this year, I couldn't take it anymore (after 3 years) and let him know that. His response was to seemingly disappear (at least to me); rather than make any attempts to work things out. Of course I feel confused, foolish, totally abandoned, used maybe...I have no idea what..but I am very sad. Just when I think I am ok, the sadness just overwhelms me sometimes. I really thought God had brought us together. I have prayed about this so much. In my heart given this matter to God (or at least am trying my best to). But, I can't seem to let it go and its very painful for me. Please pray for me and for Richard; that God will restore or give closure (as his will dictates);;and that it will be clear. I never wanted a divorce but don't know what else to do. I appreciate any prayers for this..weird..never thought it would happen to me situation. May God bless and keep you.

you said "i realy thought GOD brought us together"well if you believe it then dont stop believing.the enemy has come to tear down your marriage, so what are you going to do give up or fight.make the year 2011 a year unto which you gain knowledge on spiritual warfare and understanding of your GODLY position of authority in christ.satan is defeated and when you fully understand the power(HOLYGHOST)that is within you, you will discover that the enemy is but an ant under your feet in jesus name.different cultures? is his family serving the lord?is yours? are their any curses being passed down through family line?bottomline your marriage is coming under attack(satanic)u need to learn how to pray your way out even without your husband you can pray into a new job,have your husband adore you(put you first and not his family) and live in complete victory,i ask that you dont get a divorce but instead learn how to pray and pocessed the milk and honey of jesus.post back if you want to put on the full armour of the lord

Lord, coming in agreement with these prayers. Jesus, You See All. If a spouse has left, & will not return to work out a marriage, having abandoned the other in a marriage, the technicalities of paperwork are not the issue. In this case her husband is abandoning her. Give her Your Insignt to know Lord, when /if it is over. Be with her Jesus, she is doing all she can do to save her marriage. It is not her that desires it to be over. God Sees All & Is Fully Aware of who is abandoning who in a divorce.
Protect her Jesus. Keep her strong & in prayer.
Help her hold on as long as she can, but Protect her if her husband has let go & that it is time to release him to YOU LORD.

Guestx Wrote:you said "i realy thought GOD brought us together"well if you believe it then dont stop believing.the enemy has come to tear down your marriage, so what are you going to do give up or fight.make the year 2011 a year unto which you gain knowledge on spiritual warfare and understanding of your GODLY position of authority in christ.satan is defeated and when you fully understand the power(HOLYGHOST)that is within you, you will discover that the enemy is but an ant under your feet in jesus name.different cultures? is his family serving the lord?is yours? are their any curses being passed down through family line?bottomline your marriage is coming under attack(satanic)u need to learn how to pray your way out even without your husband you can pray into a new job,have your husband adore you(put you first and not his family) and live in complete victory,i ask that you dont get a divorce but instead learn how to pray and pocessed the milk and honey of jesus.post back if you want to put on the full armour of the lord

Dear Havenly Father The Kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven forgive us are sin as we for give are debtor and lead us not into temptiation but deliver us from evil Please answer this person prayer acord to your will and bless there life Lord and we give you all the honor,glory, and priase to whom all power belong. IN JESUS NAME I PRAY AMEN