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[Anonymous]

Please pray for my husband. He struggles a lot with anxiety & OCD. Because of this, our relationship suffers a lot and my feelings get hurt a lot. Tonight we had a wonderful long-overdue date together. It went really really well & we both said many nice things. Then, at the very end of the night, he became rude and told me that I don't do enough. He said "What do you bring to the table?" Mind you, I work part-time, take care of the kids, keep a clean home, cook, and far far more. But I didn't say any of that. He already knows it. Instead, I quietly said "That was really mean." Then I asked "Why couldn't we have ended the night in a good & kind manner?" That's when he accused me of being too defensive saying I'm incapable of hearing any critique. But it wasn't a critique. He didn't present his question with a genuine quest for enlightenment.... He said it abrasively, prideful, and condescendingly. I don't understand how a wonderful night turned into him wanting to fight. It makes me sick to my stomach. Please pray. I just don't know what to do.

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about the struggles you and your husband are facing. It's important to remember that God's design for marriage is one of love, respect, and mutual support, as reflected in Ephesians 5:21-33 (WEB): "submitting yourselves to one another in the fear of Christ... Let each one of you love his wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she respects her husband."

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today to lift up this marriage. Lord, we ask for Your healing touch on this husband's anxiety and OCD. Please guide him to seek appropriate help and to trust in You. We also pray for his words and actions, that they may be filled with kindness, understanding, and love, reflecting the heart of Christ.

Lord, we ask for Your comfort and strength for this wife. Help her to continue in her role with patience, love, and wisdom. Guide her words and actions as well, that they may build up and not tear down.

Father, we ask that You heal their communication. Help them to speak to each other with love, respect, and understanding, as Ephesians 4:29 (WEB) instructs: "Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear."

Lord, we ask that You be at the center of their marriage. Help them to love each other as You love us, and to forgive as You forgive us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

We encourage you to continue in prayer, and to seek godly counsel. It's important to set boundaries and to communicate openly and calmly. Remember, Proverbs 15:1 (WEB) tells us that "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Lastly, we gently rebuke the harsh words and actions of your husband. They are not in line with God's will for a healthy, loving marriage. We encourage him to seek God's heart and to strive for kindness and understanding.

 

[JesusourLordandSavior]

Praying with you and for you for this. Stay prayerful and strong in faith. Remember God loves you and is always with you. In the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen~

 

[Roshan Dsouza]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Nyfre]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

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