a not-so-private prayer

I've often wondered how people stay on fire for Christ when they grow up with God in their lives. Since I found God in the midst of turmoil and was in total desperation, I couldn't understand how others kept their passion when life was going smoothly. I think I finally get it.  At some point of their lives (and we have no idea when that will be) they will need God, too and have to make the choice to either "buy it" for themselves or "run away" when their faith is being tested. I believe God is a jealous God. He wants us to Himself and He will do whatever it takes for us to need Him.  When we have absolutely no other choice but fall on our knees and beg Him to intervene.  I believe He rewards those who throw caution to the wind and take the risk by begging.  It's hard to sit on the sidelines and try to tell someone that God is the only answer when they want to go running... the wrong way.

So Lord I beg You...

Invade the lives of these people I dearly love.  It doesn't matter whose fault it is or who hurt the other one worse.  When it looks to them like there is no other choice but run, please give them a little hope.  Help them see only the positive in each other and see each other like you see them. Help them to stop trying to figure it out.  Give them a break from the chaos and confusion and have a little fun together.  Help them to remember all of the lives that have been touched because of their union.  God, please do what only You can do.  You and I both know that it's only by Your Grace that we are still married. I'll never forget the day we fell on our knees and prayed that ugly prayer begging you to help.  Neither one of us knew what to do to make it better.  It was too much for us to figure out.  Tear down the walls between them.  Help them to see what made them fall in love in the first place.  Lord, make this test of faith be their own personal  testimony.  Lord, thank You for healing our broken marriage.  Because of the miracle You did in ours, I'm on fire for You.  I trust You with all my heart.  I trust that nothing is too difficult for You.  I know that I know that I know that I know that if they eliminate their pride and selfishness they can learn to love each other deeply and they will be giving encouragement to another couple one day.  Make this be the point of their lives when they draw a line in the sand. This is the time (January 2011) when You performed the miracle and the world saw that they made it past this major bump in the road, and it's only because You took over.  Show off for this whole family to see for themselves that it's not over.  Don't let Satan convince them to quit. Please help them forgive each other for the many things can that happen when "Hurt People Hurt People"!  Help them feel Your unconditional love, so they can love each other unconditionally. Thank You for being way bigger than this.  They need Your help.  Thank You!

"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen.  Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." (Matthew 6:6)

Please listen to this song... :)

Soften their hearts, Lord.
In Love and Thanksgiving,
Angie