A Very Personal Post

Prayer CrossNormally I don’t write too many posts about my family in Germany. But I needed to just get it off my chest this morning. If you remember, I had asked for your prayers several months ago for my sister and her family. I just spoke with my mom and I am so sad right now, I could just cry.

My sister’s marriage has been in trouble for several years. My sister is a very strong, Christian woman and always tried to patch up her marriage. Her husband has been cheating on her for the third time now – and she still wanted to mend this marriage. But this past week was just horrible. Now, her husband even got physical, meaning hitting her. Now my sister has had it and will be filing for divorce. I know that she wants to do the right thing and honor the Lord. I would love for you to stand with me in prayer. That God will give her strength, and especially the peace that she is doing the right thing. I know this is hard for her, since my niece is only 10 years old and my nephew just turned 15.

You know what the hardest thing is right now! That I only can lift her up in prayer and can’t take her into my arms and support her in person. Oh my, now I even start crying just typing this post….Okay, so prayers would be really great – thank you ladies (gentlemen?)…

Living in His grace ~ Iris aka Eph2810

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” ~ Matthew 11:28

23 Replies to “A Very Personal Post”

  1. Oh Iris, I’m very sad to hear this. I am saying a prayer right now for your sister, to give her the strength to do what she needs to do to move on with her life and keep her children safe and happy. I am praying that God will touch her husband’s heart so that he might become aware of what he has done and take measures to make ammends for if any reason at all to save himself 🙂 I pray that you will be comforted in the knowledge that God will take care of your sister and I want you to know that although your mood says you are feeling apathetic, I don’t see that you are apathetic at all. Apathy is the act of indifference, and you are trying to make a difference! Keep your head up sister, it will all work out in the end. 🙂 ((HUGS))

  2. Oh Iris, I’m so sorry to hear not only that he cheated but that he has abused her physically. I’m so sorry. I know it’s hard being away. I’ve experienced being away but not under this circumstance. Cry, if you want to – if it helps. I wish I could be there for you, in person. I will definately pray for you, for her, her children. FOr strength, for courage, for wisdom, patience. It will all work out… I’m just sorry things had to get that bad. 🙁

  3. I am praying from a heart that truly understands and hurts with her..I am ending a 17yr marriage for the same reasons and it does hurt. I will be lifting your family up in prayer and my email is open if you need anything {{{{}}}}

  4. Oh Iris, I’m SO sorry to hear this. It’s extremely difficult to remain in a relationship when you’re the one doing all the work. Cry as much as you need to, it helps to get it out. It’s so hard being away during any sort of family crisis. My family is all back in South Africa so I know how it feels to want to be there and not be able to.

    I’m keep her in my prayers and asking that God help her and all of you through this extremely hard period. Sending huge hugs your way.
    God Bless,
    Sandra

  5. What an extremely difficult situation. Praise the Lord that He is greater than all the heartache and pain that we experience in this life.

    Lord, I pray for a miracle. We know that your Word says that you hate divorce. We also know that you have called wives to respect their husbands and for husbands to love their wives more than themselves. Lord, we pray that your will would be done. Only You can change hearts and mend this very difficult situation.

    I will continue to pray…

  6. Dear Friend–Of course we will pray for your sister and family. She should never have to go through this type of abuse. She is making the right decision–albeit a very difficult and sad decision–it is the right thing to do.

    I will pray for you as well–as you love her from a distance!

    Diane

  7. So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Keep praying….

  8. Dear Iris

    I know how it feels to be too far away to do anything but pray and how hard it is, Keep trusting in the God you are parying to- the One whose arms can reach anywhere, the One whose Holy Spirit can comfort and lead and guide. Praise God for a sister who loves Him. I do trust that He will help and heal you both. No doubt your sister will get some negative comments about divorce. A similar thing happened to my dear friend, but God gave her absolute peace that she was doing the right thing, and has proved it since by His wonderful intervention in her life. The Lord honours them that honour Him, May your sisters desire to be obedient to God bring great blessing.
    I pray that tonight God will comfort your heart, and catch all those tears in a bottle. They are precious in His sight, as are you, your sister and her children.

    ‘The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
    I will not, I will not desert to its foes
    That soul though all hell should endeavour to shake
    I’ll never, no never, no never forsake’

  9. I will most definately keep the whole family in my prayers. I know she needs strength. I know how hard a divorce is even if it is the best thing for everyone involved. I have been there done that. I had a very emotionally and mentally abusive first marriage. God will get her through this and she will be praising him ten times over when he blesses her immensely on the other side of it. * hugs * I know how hard it is to be that far away too.. Very hard. I am sorry honey.

  10. Bless you, Iris – and bless your sister as well. I will be praying for both of you…what a heartbreaking situation. Keep us posted as you feel led….

  11. I will definitely be praying for your sister and her children, for their strength and safety and for God’s loving guidance. I will also be praying for you. It is so hard to be away from a loved one who is hurting. Just remember that your love and prayers are helping her, even from a distance.

  12. (((((IRIS))))) I am fervently lifting your family before the Lord and especially praying for your sister to be comforted and at peace right now. I know that being so far away is very hard but God has her now and I pray God gives you a measure of peace in knowing that, too. I love you sweetie!!!

  13. my dear sister! my heart aches with you, as well. i know this is such a tragedy for you and your family. i so wish there was something i could do for you. if i lived anywhere near you, i would quit what i was doing and head to see you…just hugging and crying with you!

    just know there’s lots of love going around, and prayers going up!

    all my love!

  14. My prayers are with you, your sister and her husband. May God bring peace and comfort to each of you in the way that is needed. Being away from your sister in a time like must be so hard. Keep reminding yourself that she is in the arms that created her and knows all.

    Having been through an abusive relationship I hurt for your sister. I know she is hurting from the abuse, from her husband’s affairs and she so wanted to have her marriage healed. God can still restore and He will continue to love her no matter how this ends.

    I pray also for her husband. He is obviously walking a path of destruction that harms many, including himself. May he turn away from all that does not glorify the Lord and his marriage/family.

    Hang in there.

  15. (((Iris)))

    We’ll be keeping you and your family in our prayers during this difficult time. I’m so sorry for what your sister is going through. I will pray that her children will be understanding.

    God Bless.

    Sara

  16. Iris, I am so sorry to hear about your prayer request I am praying for and your sister. I pray for stregnth for her and guirdance from our Lord and Savior. Char

  17. Sweet friend, i am so sorry about your sisters marriage. We will be praying for her and her family as well as you and yours. You are so special and I love you dearly.
    Praying right now!

    Sorry this is so late. My daughter had more complications yesterday – so I am behind.

    Your sister in Christ,
    Faith

  18. Oh Iris, I just read this…I am so sorry. My heart is just breaking for your sister. I know how hard it is to try to hold a marriage together all by yourself! Put it in the Lord’s hands and He will guide her, I am sure of that!
    Please know that I too will be in prayer over this!

    Sending them your way and hers! Hugs to you!

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