InHisImage Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Brother David, thank you for your wisdom filled words: ..."It's time to realize God brought you here for more than just a marriage restoration. He also brought you here to further His Kingdom.". ...and that is what really matters to me. I have found joy in His will for me. Looking to the future knowing He has a better plan then i can conceive is a relief to me Keep your heart and your mind open and continue to type. Do what you do best. Be yourself! Thanks David...will do!! In Him, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 InHisImage what was written to my wife, is far more than what she had gotten in the last 10 years. If anything it showed her, "Her husband was not going to hunt her down and feed her to the pigs." Not only that but he also brought her some of her firearms, and enough ammo to start a small war. Question what combative would arm their enemy? Instead he was going to do everything he could to make it right. I will use the word I, and I have been handing her every weapon(mental weapons)I have used on her, and telling her how to use them. A total and complete surprise to her! How about you and myself start here on a new foot, and you teach me what you know. Everybody here knows all too well about the negative side of things. Do we have an agreement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dory Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 ANy more conversation about Mini's letter really should be posted on Mini's string. (click here) PLease leave IHI's string for IMI's stuff. Thanks! I realize its a little disconcerting for newcomers to get to know the ropes. Its cool though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 You got it Dory....thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyPaul Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Que Pasa IHI, Just checking in to see how your doing. Your last few posts seem to be on a down. Remember to beware the lion, he pounces before you can see him. Any luck with keeping important things first? Work pressures letting up a bit? Was praying for you today, I was driving back from Miami and thinking about you. Peace man....TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi'ya Looney, spent some time with the Lord today...not enough,but my devotional time was rich. Gloria Copeland was doin a bit on how the Isrealites saw themselves as small, impotent, and weak against the enemy they were facing... and taugh on the power of knowing who we are in Christ. Good word for me today...walking in His love is a real challenge for me; i seem to have two speeds; full speed ahead or stop...not too much inbetween. So while i don't walk around claiming weakness...i did recognize that i've sat it out, when i should just keep trudging on...so then your thought came to my mind.... I can promise, though, that you will be in Madrid until you do whatever it is He wants you to do there. And so...i had to ask Him..."what is it that you want me to do here?"...Please Lord, teach me how to do your will.so...here i am...waiting; and not too worried to an answer <_> oh ya...this one: "You're welcome. And I don't remember how old you are, but I think I am the BIG sister, which means I can boss you around too. Cool. " Exactly what a big sis would say! Actually, I am 43...and you are welcome to give me a nudge whenever you see fit God Bless, Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi TimothyPaul, Thank you for your prayers and for checkin in...you are spot on. I've been reallyworkin to stay plugged in and it's been very tough. Truthfully, i have been spending the majority of my spare time with our four kids. Lovin on them, wrestling, playin cars,and army man...walking with my daughter at nights, but otherwise totally hustling. My "down" is coming from my disappointment..unmet expectations that really shouldn't bethere anyways. It's really unjustified selfishness that needs to be eliminated from my life...longing for relationship with my Wife, but she is just not there anymore. Our divorce is still in motion. So far the total is about $4500 and i've agreed witheverything she has asked for...our trial for the divorce is set for March 2011. Seems odd that it is so far off, only since she is in a hurry to get this done. I house lotsof thoughts that i don't/won't voice...concerns and diversions that God knows the answers to. Solice comes from releasing her...releasing the marriage...and just resting in God's mercy and grace. Still hoping for a change, but understanding thatmay not be His plan or her desires. Living by faith everyday. Thanks again...God Bless InHisImage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Actually, I am 43.. :D Oh yeah, I'm the big sister. Of course I will only admit that here . . . usually I tell people that I cannot figure out HOW my daughter turned 24 when I am still 29. You've had a nice rest. Now go talk to Logan and Azdad31 - they're new, their wives aren't on board, and they need you. If you have some extra time, you can go here http://joelandkathy.invisionzone.com/index.php?/topic/2276-life-in-the-looney-bin/page__view__findpost__p__88121 and read about the kamikaze deer who took out my car. Nice 8 point buck, too - wish I coulda bagged him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimothyPaul Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 My "down" is coming from my disappointment..unmet expectations that really shouldn't bethere anyways. It's really unjustified selfishness that needs to be eliminated from my life...longing for relationship with my Wife, but she is just not there anymore. I can relate. Last Tuesday I really took a nose dive. It seems like a constant battle to continue to walk in faith. Stay strong and be optimistic about our Wives seeing our changes and opening their hearts back up. But as long as we keep trying, we are doing the right thing. And that is what God is asking us to do right now. Stay strong, none of us know where the path will lead us, but it definitely will lead us to a much better place then where we have been. Peace....TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewLife Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi there IHI, Just on a different note....when does 2+2=5?.....heehee Strength to you in Jesus mighty name (and wisdom to figure this one out) CandaceNewLife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 And so...i had to ask Him..."what is it that you want me to do here?"...Please Lord, teach me how to do your will.so...here i am...waiting; and not too worried to an answer InHisImage that is just what God has always wanted, to have your heart. I see he has your heart, in that prayer. I also pray that same prayer. I remember "Ask and you shall receive, knock and it will open". I just don't know where it is. So keep asking, and keep knocking. Remember in his time! As for your wife, I will be praying for you two. I'll see if I can find some other people to pray for you also. Remember "It isn't over until it is over". This is all going to be done in God's time, not ours. I believe God has a lesson for us to learn, that will Glorify him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Looney...hey sis! His thoughts are above our thoughts and His ways are above our ways...and "obviously" His math is beyond our understanding Oh yeah, I'm the big sister. Of course I will only admit that here . . . usually I tell people that I cannot figure out HOW my daughter turned 24 when I am still 29. ...that's easy...God redeems the time and you are getting younger!!! You've had a nice rest. Now go talk to Logan and Azdad31 - they're new, their wives aren't on board, and they need you....roger that! i'm the guy for them...been there...done that, and God is with us all... always! sorry to hear about your car and "the one that didn't get away", but how are you doin? A buck will usually total a car; how's your spine, neck, limbs, head? I know you have resources for this, but i'd like to know that you've been cleared for take-off...? I'll go and read your story...talk to ya later Strength and Honor, IHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Stay strong, none of us know where the path will lead us, but it definitely will lead us to a much better place then where we have been. thanks TP...it's very calming to feel understood. I've been on the outside looking in for a while...nothing compared to what i put my sweet wife through though. I'll continue to walk out this faith journey and look forward to your brotherhood along the way. Strength and Honor, IHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney_Tunes Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 how's your spine, neck, limbs, head? I'm doing ok . . . that is a pretty solid little car I've been driving. My seat barely jarred - the car pretty much absorbed the impact. Of course my back's already a mess, but it's no worse than it was before. And I hafta say I LOVE your math! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 PRAISE GOD FOR HIS GRACE, LOO!I'm doing ok . . . that is a pretty solid little car I've been driving. My seat barely jarred - the car pretty much absorbed the impact. Of course my back's already a mess, but it's no worse than it was before. God is still a healer! and His math is divine!; i feel better today than i did 10 years ago..He is renewing my strength while He restores my soul (mind, will, and emotions)...and i'm finally growing up! God Bless you as you give! IHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 For all my brothers...we need His Strength to overcome this world and persist in our mission...We need to step up and show the world that He is our King, our Provider, our Saviour, and we will always Honor Him for what He has done for us when we never deserved it. Be encouraged...He has overcome the world! For the men who are struggling to overcome...and feel like life is overcoming them,for the men whose families are praying for change....and they need more evidence...For the men who desire more of Jesus and less of themselves...while we travail at our jobs for promotions...for the men on their knees asking for intervention from the Holy Spirit...for the men whose wife's are fed up...packed up... or have just given up... Jesus is real...He is here...He is stronger than us...and He is waiting to tell you something.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpETXhbQJDo Strength and Honor,InHisImage Tell me where its hurting Are you burning? Running just to catch your breath And going nowhere It's getting old when you feel like you got nothing left Well it ain't over 'til it’s over I told you since the day we met So let me be the voice through all the noise Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you Whatever you need from me To see you through Everyone of us has stumbled Everybody's humbled We hit the ground and our lives crumble Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you I'm for you If you never knew If you never knew I'm for you You know it’s true I know the feeling I know it’s real when the drama's all in your face You see a mountain I hear a promise – it’s never more than we can take Well it ain't over, 'til it's over We can learn from our mistakes So let me be the voice through all the noise Everyone of us will fall Have our backs against the wall And everyone shares a need to be loved You’ve always been for me So I will be for you That's just what it means to love Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you I'm for you If you never knew If you never knew I'm for you You know it’s true Whatever I gotta be I'll be for you I'm for you If you never knew If you never knew I'm for you You know it’s true Everytime you fall, I'll be for you, If you back's against the wall, I'll be for you, Cause you've always been for me, I'll be for you, I'll be for you, I'm for you. If you never knew, If you never knew, I'm for you. I'm for you, like your for me, like I'm for you, I'm for you, like your for me, like your for me, like I'm for you, I'm for you like your for me, like I'm for you, I'm for you like your for me, like your for me, like I'm for you, I'm for you like your for me, like your for me, like I'm for you, I'm for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thankful for Gracey Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 (edited) I H I, How do you deal with the temptations that hit you every day? I feel I am being attacked by choices. By that I mean I can't go to wal Mart without seeing scantily clad women. It's like Satan has put them there to test my will power. I glance and look the other way or look down at the floor. I don't like what I am seeing. i have had porn issues and along with drug addictions and they don't make a good couple. I have been asking for advice but no one has answered me. I seek the council from the forum and you as one that has had the issue. I love my wife and hate how porn has ruined our relationship. thanks,TFG Edited July 25, 2010 by Thankful for Gracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Thankful for Gracey: I can only tell you how I deal with it. I view them woman as trying to destroy my marriage, my family, and my soul. Over time, them type of woman make me mad. I've had some that have hit on me really hard, and I spit in their faces. Remember you commit adultry with your eyes. I used this line for years "He who is in you is greater that he who is in the world". One more thing I do, I look the men right in the eyes. Don't even acknowledge the under dressed women exist. After all the reason they dress that way is to get attention. Do you want to fuel their sinful wishes. I sure don't. If you do look repent right there, and now. (under your breath) You'll get really tired of repenting in about a month. Oh and this also, in a country with 300 million men, women, and children 67 million have STD's. So what you are looking at probably has an STD. Now that changes things doesn't! What you have at home IS BETTER THAN ALL OF THAT OUT THERE! Hope that helps, others may have a better way. Like I said that is what I've been doing. You can look, or you can not look, question What is the right thing to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Thankful for Gracey: I can only tell you how I deal with it. I view them woman as trying to destroy my marriage, my family, and my soul. Over time, them type of woman make me mad. I've had some that have hit on me really hard, and I spit in their faces. Mini,....i think i hear what you are feeling here, ...the "attack" on what you value, but i would offer that there needs to be grace. More often than not, the gals that are going to walmart are just like my wife...they want to put on something cute, summery, and light. The thought of what men think rarely enters their mind...and why should it? So as far as anger goes...i would release anger and ask the Lord for forgiveness. Everyone is different...personally i've never been hit on, but if i had there is always room for mercy and grace. Jesus has set the example and although it is hard to follow, we can always pray for someone to come into that young lady's life and minister God's value to her. i do like what you said about not even acknowledging their "under-dressedness", but again. We can walk with our eyes forward, spirit clean, and mind whole believeing that God will send someone to heal their broken heart and minister to them. Thanks for chiming in! All the best, IHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 You will never see my wife or daughters going to town like that. If putting my foot down on a subject like this is controlling, we'll deal with that later. Stephanie you tell me am I wrong with this line of thought? I could keep going on, but I will bite my tongue. I have to fix my problems first. Remove the log from my own eye first! Man I need my books, I've never been so hungery to get books. They shipped today. It says 04 Aug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Mini, congrats on the books! You will love 'em...i've read and reread mine a number of times! jump right in...the timing is perfect! All the best, IHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The books are that good? i sure hope they are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_W Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 The books are that good? i sure hope they are! ABSOLUTELY! While you are awaiting the books, please read the 120 pgs of FREE excerpts from the website: http://joelandkathy.com/email.htmand fully check out their websites (all the links, video segments, etc) www.BestMarriage.com www.SaveOurChristianMarriage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Him For Her Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Michael, Stay engaged. This is your life line. This is where you are called to be for now. God BlessDavid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InHisImage Posted August 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 David, Stay engaged. This is your life line. This is where you are called to be for now. my friend...months ago you made a statement that i'll always remember; i'm not trying to prove you right...the load is just getting very heavy and i have many rivers to cross and mountains to climb. Thanks for the encouragement. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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