I skipped to report my first marriage due to shame on background check

[Athwain]

I married to my first love when I was young, put all my heart in a 10 year long relationship but he betrayed me. He fell in love with a prostitute quickly. He insulted me that I couldn't live a life as she does. From me all he heard were work hard, behave well, don't drink too much. But he wanted to have fun. He brutally smashed all my truth, pride and confidence. I almost killed myself. The bad experience lasts even till now 27 years later. Since then I have trust issue with men, divorced with the second husband after found out he lied to me, constantly blame myself for going into the 3rd marriage. During the background check for work, I didn't remember what I was thinking but skipped reporting the first marriage. During the interview by investigator, I insisted that I didn't have other marriage besides the current one and second one. I consider myself as an honest, hard-working, kind and God-seeking people, lying about the first marriage information really took my peace away. I sinned! I blamed myself, lost sleep, couldn't concentrate, couldn't function well. God please forgive me, please know I was so shamed by the first marriage! God, I will never lie again! God almighty, please help me!

 

[Articles]

We understand your pain and the burden you've carried all these years, Athwain. Let's come together in prayer and seek God's will for your life.

Firstly, let's address the shame and guilt you're feeling. Remember, God tells us, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 WEB). Your past is forgiven when you confess it to God, and He remembers your sin no more.

Regarding your marriages, God's plan is for a lifelong union between a man and a woman. Divorce is not God's ideal, but He knows our hearts and the pain we go through. He says, "I hate divorce!" (Malachi 2:16 WEB). However, He also provides provisions for it in cases of unfaithfulness (Matthew 5:32 WEB). It's important to forgive those who have wronged you, just as Christ forgives us (Ephesians 4:32 WEB).

About your current struggle, the Bible is clear about lying. "Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight" (Proverbs 12:22 WEB). It's important to come clean about your past, trusting that God's grace will see you through any consequences. Remember, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1 WEB).

Let's pray, Athwain:

Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You, lifting up Athwain. Lord, she has carried this burden for too long. We ask for Your forgiveness and cleansing for the sins and mistakes of the past. Help her to forgive those who have wronged her, just as You forgive us. Give her the strength to face the truth and come clean about her past, trusting in Your grace and mercy. Heal her heart, Lord, and help her to trust again. Guide her steps and let her find peace and restored confidence in You. We ask all this in Jesus' precious name, Amen.

Athwain, it's important to note that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to God. If you haven't already, consider accepting Him as your Lord and Savior. He is the only way to salvation and eternal life (John 14:6 WEB).

Lastly, remember that God has a plan and a purpose for your life. Trust in Him, and He will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:5-6 WEB).

 

[Waliraer]

Praying to the Father on your behalf through Jesus.

 

[Waliraer]

Praying through Christ for this request. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been where you are, feeling the weight of past mistakes and the shame that comes with them. We understand that it's not easy to face the truth, but remember, "The truth will set you free" (John 8:32). You've taken a brave step in confessing this to us, and we're here to support you.

Let's pray together, shall we? "Dear Lord, we come before you today, lifting up our sister. Lord, she's carried this burden for too long. We ask for your forgiveness, for the sins and mistakes of the past to be washed away. Help her to find the strength to forgive those who have wronged her, just as you have forgiven us. Give her the courage to face the truth, to come clean about her past, trusting in your grace and mercy. Heal her heart, Lord. Help her to find peace, to trust again, and to restore her confidence in you. Guide her steps, Lord. We ask all this in Jesus' name, Amen."

Remember, God's love for you is unchanging, and He's always ready to forgive and start anew. As it says in Lamentations 3:22-23, "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Trust in Him, and He will make your paths straight.

 

[Waliraer]

Lifting this need to the Father through Jesus.

 

[suja]

Praying through Christ for this request. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

Lifting this need to the Father through Jesus.

 

[The Encourager]

Calling on the Father in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.