I had insecurities welling up inside that I was an inadequate wife, unable to please my husband. I also didn’t feel like there was enough trust within relationships to share such intimate details of our life. I didn’t want to talk about my issue too much with others. There were a handful of times over the course of 4 years that sex didn’t hurt as bad, but it was definitely far less than satisfying. I began avoiding intimacy with my husband and eventually he stopped pursuing me, injured by the blow of my rejections. We knew that something was keeping us from experiencing sex, but we struggled to find even a clue.ĭespite the doctors telling me I am as healthy as can be, pain inflamed my body during almost every sexual encounter. We researched what we could on the Internet, I begged my doctor to give me bad news, and we even compromised boundaries during our pursuit. Hopelessness incurred daily, as our lack of intimacy forced us into isolation. When I say we tried everything, we pretty much tried everything! We both had a desire to experience an amazing sex life in marriage, however, disappointment set in as time began passing us by and our situation did not progress. The act of intercourse was nearly impossible for me, as excruciating pain inflamed my lower regions. My husband and I were not fulfilled sexually, which amplified other areas of our marriage. The first four years of our marriage were wearisome, heartbreaking and even devastating. Our excitement and anxiousness to get married fed our courage to say those two little words! After the party dissolved and we made our getaway, the reality of our responsibilities as husband and wife sank in, as well as the truth about sex! The commitment didn’t seem difficult at the time, I was head over heels in love, and we were both eager to fulfill our relationship having saved sex for marriage. In January 2007, I said “I Do” in front of our closest family and friends. Discover through Jennifer’s story how God can bring you through it all to a place of transformation. If you are feeling disappointment or even despair about your marriage, the heart-cry of this book is: You are not alone. How did Jennifer and her husband survive the painful times? What did they do when they were tempted to call it quits? How did God miraculously step in during the darkest hour to rescue and redeem them, tearing down the veil once and for all? The Unveiled Wife is a real-life love story one couple’s refreshingly raw, transparent journey touching the deep places in a marriage that only God can reach. It was as if a veil had descended between her and her husband, and between her and God―one that kept her from experiencing the fullness of love. Trapped by fear and insecurity, and feeling totally alone, Jennifer cried out to God: Instead, they were marked by disappointment and pain. But the first years of marriage were nothing like she’d imagined. She dreamed of closeness, of being fully known and loved by her husband. Used by permission.As a young bride, Jennifer Smith couldn’t wait to build her life with the man she adored. I pray this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the power of His blood.” (Hosea 2:6)Ĭopyright ©2008 by June Sims. “I pray a hedge of thorns around Lamar, that those with wrong influence will lose interest and leave him alone.“Help Lamar to humble himself under Your mighty hand, that You may lift him up in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6).Your unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in You.” (Psalm 32:8, 10) “Instruct Lamar and teach him in the way he should go.“Give Lamar singleness of heart and action so that he will always fear You for his own good and the good of our children.” (Jeremiah 32:39).“Lamar’s heart is in Your hand You direct it like a watercourse where You please.Don’t allow Lamar to continue to store up wrath for himself.” (Romans 2:4-6) Your Word says that Your kindness leads to repentance. “Your hands made Lamar and formed him give Lamar understanding to learn Your commands.” (Psalm 119:73).Open his eyes that he may see wonderful things in Your law.” (Psalm 119:18) “Bring Lamar to the end of himself and into a living, vital, intimate, overpowering relationship with Jesus Christ.Your love endures forever-do not abandon the works of Your hands. “God, You will fulfill the purpose in each of our lives.Convict Lamar of sin, the righteousness of Jesus Christ, and of the coming judgment.” (Isaiah 11:2-3) May Lamar delight in You and obey Your commands. “Lord, may Your wise and knowing Spirit rest on Lamar.The following are 10 prayers that I prayed for my husband. You may not face the same situation as I did, but if you have an unbelieving spouse, these prayers can help you focus on the God who changes hearts. (Just substitute the name of your spouse.) Is your love for real? Find out in Bob Lepine's new book, Love Like You Mean It.
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