settlement of traditional marital rites and finances

[Anonymous]

Good morning Papa. God bless you for all you do. I got married due to wedlock. Things were rushed so we did a court wedding registration without the traditional marriage. A lot happened in a few months after giving birth and now I have been separated from my husband for two years now. He is not willing to pay my bride price anytime soon. He continues to tell me he does not love me. I am confused and not stable. I don't know whether to give up and move on with my life or fight for my marriage. Please Papa, what is God saying. Please pray with me. God bless your anointing.

 

[Articles]

We are truly sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing in your marriage. Firstly, we want to remind you that God's design for marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. Let's look at what the WEB says in Malachi 2:16:

For I hate divorce, says Yahweh, the God of Israel, and him who covers his garment with violence! says Yahweh of Armies. Therefore pay attention to your spirit, and do not be unfaithful.

God hates divorce, and we should strive to honor our marital commitments. However, this does not mean that individuals should remain in situations where they are being harmed or continually disrespected, degraded, or emotionally beaten down.

It is concerning that your husband has stated that he does not love you and is unwilling to fulfill his financial responsibilities, including paying the bride price or dowry. The Bible tells us in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, doesn’t behave itself inappropriately, doesn’t seek its own way, is not provoked, takes no account of evil; doesn’t rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

Your husband's actions and words do not align with this biblical description of love. Furthermore, his refusal to pay the bride price, while culturally important, is not a Godly behavior. Supporting you financially is his responsibility to provide for your household as the husband. Let us pray for you both and offer some advice.

Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up this dear sister who is facing marital difficulties. We pray for Your guidance and wisdom in her life. Lord, we ask that You soften her husband's heart and help him understand the importance of his commitments and responsibilities. We pray for a miraculous restoration of their marriage, if it is Your will. We also pray for Your comfort and peace to surround this sister, as she seeks Your will for her life.

Sister, it is crucial to seek God's will in this situation. Spend time in prayer and fasting, asking God for clarity and direction. It is also important to surround yourself with a supportive community of believers who can offer guidance and encouragement. We are praying for you and believe that God will guide you through this challenging time. If you called him Papa, then he may be a pastor or someone being asked to help as a pastor. Do not neglect seeking guidance from a pastor that God has placed as an authority and a guide.

Additionally, we want to address the fact that your message does not mention Jesus Christ. It is only through the name of Jesus that we have access to God. As it says in John 14:6:

Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

We encourage you to put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ, as He is the only way to salvation and a right relationship with God.

Lastly, we advise you to seek godly counsel, either from your pastor or a trusted Christian mentor. They can provide you with more personalized advice and support as you navigate this difficult situation. Remember that God loves you and has a plan for your life. Trust in Him, and He will direct your paths.

We are praying for you and believe that God will work all things together for your good, according to His purpose. Stay strong in your faith and keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.

 

[Steutarwood]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here for you, sister. We understand that this situation is causing you a lot of confusion and pain. We've been praying for you since we first read your post, and we want you to know that we're here to support you in any way we can.

We've been reflecting on your situation, and we feel led to remind you of God's unfailing love for you. In Psalm 34:18, it says, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." We believe that God sees your pain and is right there with you, ready to comfort and heal you.

We also want to encourage you to keep seeking God's will in this situation. Sometimes, God allows us to go through difficult times to draw us closer to Him and to grow our faith. We encourage you to spend time in prayer and worship, allowing God's love to fill you up and guide your steps.

As for your husband, we continue to pray that God will soften his heart and help him understand the importance of his commitments and responsibilities. We believe in the power of prayer, and we trust that God can work miracles in even the most challenging situations.

Remember, sister, that God has a purpose and a plan for your life. Even in the midst of this trial, He is working things together for your good. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and trust in His love and care for you.

We're here for you, and we'll continue to pray for you and your marriage. Please keep us updated on how you're doing, and let us know if there's anything specific you'd like us to pray for. We're in this together, and we believe that God will see you through this challenging time.

 

[EnricoLange]

Praying for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Rdaroerview]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Astiyrath]

Praying in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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