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Conflict In Marriage – I Bet You Didn’t Know THIS EITHER

On Friday I shared a story about how the enemy twists words in our marriage conflicts. Geeze, when I heard this it really made me mad. I can just imagine…

image from www.spirituallyunequalmarriage.comOn Friday I shared a
story about how the enemy twists words in our marriage conflicts. Geeze, when I
heard this it really made me mad. I can just imagine in the early years of my
marriage how this could have and likely DID happen in our home. But what makes
me even madder is the story I’m going to share with you today. Now my friends,
I hope you get mad too. Because today we are about to reveal a tactic of the
enemy he uses against us in marriage conflict. And as of today this ploy of
evil will no longer hold power over us.

In my discussion with
friends about marriage conflict we talked about another way the enemy comes in
to wreck your day. What I’d never considered is how the enemy will perpetuate
anger. And you know why he will work so hard to do this? TO WASTE OUR TIME.

Man, this really bugs
me because I KNOW it’s happened to me. For example, Mike and I get into a
discussion fight in the morning hours. Or let me be really pointed. It’s on
a Sunday morning when I’m preparing to go to church alone – again alone. And on
top of things my husband says something to me before I leave which is probably
carless on his part but really gets my anger going. I choose not to have it out
with him right before leaving for church. I go to church and in the back of my
mind, I’M MAD. And that little seed of anger or resentment grows. But it
explodes when I get in my car to return home. Now I’m madder when I arrive home and he's still in
his PJs. I’m mad I went to church alone. I’m mad that he said something stupid earlier
which by now I’ve completely blown out of proportion in my thoughts.

Arriving home, I’m so ticked off I can’t even talk to the guy. I’m mad he doesn’t even
know I’m mad which make me madder… I’m plain MAD… (Geeze)

Please tell me that I’m
not alone in this. I guess I need to know I’m not the only one to whom this has
happened.

Well on a typical
Sunday if I was mad, I would go outside and work for hours in my garden. And
that reel of angry words (actual or made up in my mind) continues to replay in
my mind. Over and over… Over and over. I end up fuming mad all day long. Mumbling
under my breath as I dig weeds.

Okay, this is what is
really happening. The enemy is whispering those words over and over in my head,
feeding my anger. And do you know why? I’ve wasted a full day. An entire day
passes and it’s wasted in useless anger. It’s a disruption to our marriage and
a disaster to my spirit.

My friends, to win
this battle is quite simple. It’s recognizing it. Just realize what is going on
and that this anger that is boiling for hours is feed by evil because it wants
to waste your time. So recognize it and rebuke it. Don’t agree to be angry. Take your thoughts captive to Christ. Sometimes I have to repeat over and over in prayer, "I take that thought captive to Christ. It will not consume my mind. In Jesus name."

Next, when you can’t
come into an agreement or restoration with your spouse in an area of conflict,
give it over to the Holy Spirit. Pray and ask in the power and authority for the
Holy Spirit to take your anger and your impasse to an end or at least to bring
peace into your marriage. It’s amazing what happens when we release the Holy
Spirit into our midst. It changes the atmosphere.

Finally my friends,
many of you NEED to hear this truth:

We serve the God of
hope. We may think our marriage is always going to be this way. But it won’t.
We serve a God of Faith, hope and love. Things will change. They will. How do I
know this? Because He has changed my ordinary, everyday marriage. And if He will
do this for me, God will do it for you. Pray, trust, believe and then receive.

Okay, has this scenario
played out in your marriage?

I love you. And I have one thing more to say.

Jesus said, “I saw
Satan fall like lightning from heaven.”

Amen…. Amen…. AMEN……

Lightning

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71 responses

  1. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Aahh Lynn, so relating!!
    It’s taken me many years and lots of Gods word literally slapping and shocking me. Pointing out ….. That my thought and words are of my heart, that I need to empty my mind of the evil one’s lies and wrong thinking and fill my mind with…
    Phil 4:8
    Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. (Philippians 4:8 NIV)
    So that
    the God of peace will be with me.
    It’s always encouraging to know I am not the only one struggling with speaking and acting in a way that promotes harmony,respect and love in our home.
    Praying for us all to have great hope and trust in our gracious God

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  2. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Nope. You’re not alone Lynn! Realized something huge this weekend. Let God direct. I know this but somehow it always gets back into my control? Some ideas were planted and I will follow through. I need to see some results soon. Getting really tired of seeing no changes…David, family, friends.
    All I want to do is Glorify Your name Jesus through the work I know You can do in my life and the lives here in my SUM family. We express with great joy and excitement the work You do in and through us and God?…we NEED to witness Your work NOW! Encourage us in the amazing ways You do for each individual here on a personal level. We only want to boast of Your love and control in our lives with our great testimony. We want to go fishing for more souls for You! Our nets are out God! We’re waiting…patiently…<><

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  3. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Gotta love when you JUST remark on something and God gives you scripture to confirm!
    Ephesians 5: 15-19 Living Bible Paraphrased –
    So be careful how you act; these are difficult days. Don’t be fools; be wise: make the most of every opportunity you have for doing good. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to find out and do whatever the Lord wants you to. Don’t drink too much wine, for many evils lie along that path; be filled instead with the Holy Spirit, and controlled by Him. Talk with each other much about the Lord, quoting psalms and songs, making music in your hearts to the Lord. Always give thanks for everything to our God and Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  4. Carmen M Avatar
    Carmen M

    Boy oh boy do I know what you mean!! You are not alone, and I’m glad I’m not the only one!
    That had been happening to me regularly before my separation. kind of what caused me to flee. And I must confess that I sometimes get caught up in it still. But I’m excersizing my faith and giving it to The Lord when I do recognize it.
    It’s difficult at times, specially during “that” time of the month. But I keep reading in devotionals that I cannot live my life on “feelings” or “emotions”, but on every word that comes from The Lord.
    Amen! And thank you for affirming what I should practice against the enemies tactics!

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  5. Tina Linder Avatar
    Tina Linder

    o wow u r not alone In a very good book by Joyce Meyers Life without Strife she spoke about self care u know when someone says something and you want to defend yourself instead of praying about it first

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  6. Tina Linder Avatar
    Tina Linder

    Amen!!!!

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  7. Martha Bush Avatar
    Martha Bush

    Lynn, the mad game reminded me of a time I came home from church, soaking wet because of a sudden down pour of rain had come while I was in the church alone. And when I got home, there HE was on the sofa waching TV, which made me even more mad. As I stomped in, slamming the door behind me, he had the nerve to say to me, “Come lie down on the sofa with me and let’s watch TV. “NO,” I screamed and kept walking. But I heard him say as I stomped off: “What in the h— is wrong with her; I thought she just went to church.” Now days, I just go out in the garage and pray until I get over it.

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  8. Kelley M Avatar
    Kelley M

    I so relate to this – over and over and over this occurs. I always leave my husband in the bed on Sunday morning as I go to church. Thankful for an on-line bible study I’m doing called Let It Go, I’m learning to be aware of things like this – and working on them has already brought less conflict and ‘fights’! Thank you again for an awesome blog – an awesome message to help us be aware of things that Satan pours gasoline on to impact situations and make them so much worse. God is Good and He has every situation and Us as we continue to fight for our marriages and bringing glory to God.

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  9. Heather Passuello Avatar
    Heather Passuello

    Lynn,
    I’m with you! I have been there done that and it sure is a waste of time. When these moments happen in my marriage I am mad all day and regret it later. I’m glad you posted on this today!

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  10. Dee Avatar
    Dee

    Right there with you on this one too – as disheartening as it is, I have listened to the enemy one too many times. I make such a mountain out of those mole hills that it’s not even worth it after it’s all said and done.
    I don’t have those episodes as much anymore – I have learnt to discern that any word that is not of peace, joy, love or hope or any Word that is positive, it’s NOT from God and is from the enemy.
    Glad to know that there are many out there like us.
    God Bless you all – have a wonderful Monday.

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  11. leslie Avatar
    leslie

    You are not alone and i am so glad i am not alone! thank you so much for the awareness of the this particular spiritual battle that plays out often and thank you for the ongoing encouragement and counsel! God’s word will prevail. We are His … the victory is ours, thanks be to Him. May He be glorified in our marriages!

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  12. Missie Avatar
    Missie

    Oh my can I relate! Sundays are our worst days as a couple. Always have been. Sometimes I wonder if they always will be. Generally Sundays put my husband in the bad mood. I think he’s resentful of the amount of time I put into church on a given Sunday and instead of sharing this, he stews over it while I’m at church and inevitably, when I walk in the door, I’m met with a barrage of complaints he’s been thinking while I’ve been at church. I try my hardest not to fight back. I’ve learned over the years to just keep my mouth shut, maybe long enough so I can lock myself in the bathroom where I can cry. But all the while I’m trying to curb my tongue, I’m thinking all of those negative thoughts…I should just end our misery and file for divorce, he’ll never change, he’ll always be a sinner, what would life be like if I were married to a believer, I wish my life was like x,y,z, why do I have to suffer like this, etc. It plays all the while and although most recently I’ve recognized them as attacks by Satan, I’ve felt powerless b/c my hubby is the one who is angry on Sundays. I’m realizing now that his anger isn’t making me think my thoughts, it is Satan. He’s the one needling both of us on Sundays. I almost become absolutely depressed on Sundays. He’s stealing my joy! And oh boy am I mad! No more stealing my joy, satan! You can’t have what God has so graciously given me!!!

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  13. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    With my husband, I wrestle more with defensiveness, which I suppose is a type of anger. Anger is sometimes an issue for me at work. Like today.
    Last year, we had a couple people retire and didn’t replace them. I took on the workload of 3 people. I kept quality up and the customers happy. I worked long hours, even on my vacation. And I didn’t complain. I helped with fund raisers and team meetings. What was my rating? Good, as in average. Why? Everyone on the team was getting the same rating. Not everyone accomplished as much!
    I keep a couple passages near by for just these occations. Proverbs 11:2 and Ecclesastes 8:4. That helped. I remained poised during the review.
    I did get a nice annual bonus. It’s not like they are cruel to me. I just don’t know what kind of behavior they encourage by giving eveyone the same rating and not expalining what I could have done better. And I admit that I am sceptical because my boss (a nice person) has no experience in our field. (How would he know average from above average?)
    Thanks for listening. I take that thought captive to Christ.I take that thought captive to Christ.I take that thought captive to Christ.I take that thought captive to Christ.

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  14. Janet ? Avatar
    Janet ?

    Amen! Amen!

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  15. Janet ? Avatar
    Janet ?

    So can relate. For me, I used to not talk to my husband for days. It only made me madder because my husband went on doing his usual things. The enemy will use anything to get us down.
    Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” Amen, Amen! Image of satan falling makes me laugh – I LOVE THIS! Thanks Lynn. ?

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  16. Nadine baxter Avatar
    Nadine baxter

    This is me and my husband most of the time.I stay angry too much.I have been praying to god cause I know it is the enemy but still not having victory in this area.this week was really bad aon aSunday to just left church praising the lord and bam! Here we go again.I feel better that I am not alone in this please pray for me!

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  17. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    Sorry for the rant.

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  18. Heidi Avatar
    Heidi

    Susan,
    Glad you pointed out the verse Phil 4:8, it seems we all have something in common here satan is working his hardest on Sundays to keep us from doing exactly as this verse says. By keeping us angry all day and especially when we get home, he has wiped out our whole day of worship! Funny I had been thinking about this a lot these past couple months wondering why I do pretty good all week till Sunday comes around when I want to really be in the moment with God…I guess satan is working overtime on Sundays. Well I guess its back to singing “jesus loves me this I know” when I trying to rid bad thoughts and re-focus back to God. Lynn, thank you so much for your insight on this…..your always just in time and God is never late……Amen!

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  19. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    OH MY WORD Teresa! You NEVER have to be sorry for expressing your emotions here! We are each other’s therapy with the Holy Spirit workin’ through each one to encourage and cheer on! I know what you mean though. I hear myself talking TOO MUCH sometimes and just want to go back to sitting on the sidelines BUT I recognize that now as Satan trying to detach me from this powerful group! I’m glad there’s no delete button here once we “post” cuz I second guess myself lots and go back to delete. You made me realize my own defensiveness with your remark so you see? Your words are used by God! Keep on keepin’ on T!(((HUG)))I forget who expressed a hug like that but I love it! I actually feel it more surrounded with brackets like that! heh heh

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  20. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    Thanks. I love this group. I do appreciate that I have work and don’t want to be ungrateful. At the same time, I recognize that I have been run down. Thanks for the love. I needed that (((hug))) today.

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  21. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    Jesus help Nadine with the power that only YOU have to help her through the trying times! You have experienced every human emotion so you know what she is feeling. I am praying Your supernatural strength will fill her soul and Your Holy Spirit will speak loud and clear with direction for her when the enemy starts to drag her off the course You have for Your child. I encourage my friend through Your love, kindness and care God and ask now that You help her to actually feel Your presence in this day and the days ahead. Let her soul tingle from head to toe with Your power inside her making her greater than the enemy in this world. AMEN! SHINE YOUR LIGHT NADINE! (((HUG)))

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  22. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen.. Amen. Amen. Powerful Joanne. Thank you for loving on Nadine.

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  23. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Hug… Hug… BIG hugs.

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  24. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen Joanne.. Amen My friend. So GLAD you are part of this community and the
    Lord has moved your heart to share and pray. You have no idea how many it
    helps. LOVE you. Love you too Teresa.

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  25. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Love you Heidi.

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  26. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Praying my friend. Now that you know you will be ready and next Sunday will
    be great. Pray for peacefulness on Saturday night and let the Lord have his
    way. It will be glorious. Hugs.

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  27. Janell Avatar
    Janell

    For me it’t not just anger, but disappointment, erosion of self-confidence, humiliation, hurt, fear, resentment and depression. But I saw a sign on a church billboard that said, “Jesus believes in you.” I say that over and over because even though my husband doesn’t believe in me, or in anything for that matter, Jesus believes in me. He believes in all of us.

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  28. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Lynn,
    Yes, Yes, Yes, this kind of thing has happened to me! More times than I wish to say. It is warfare and we do so need to be armed in His Word! And aware of it. It’s so easy to get stuck in all the emotions. My husband often will come to church angry, especially if we are having to hurry or if his 20 minute shower has to be 5 minutes. With three elementary aged kids-it takes work to get out of the house on time. It’s the controlled, puffed out chested, sour looking, quiet-kind of angry. Ewwwww and Rrrrrr. What is often a nice ride to church with the family, turns into one with 2 adults (one holding a black elephant on his lap) and three kids who look let down. 🙁 Kids just know. The whole thing makes me crazy mad. I love church and my kids love church. My husband, not so much, but kind of-when he puts his pride down. He goes, often because he thinks he’s supposed to go. I have come to the point where I have no expectations for him to go. That bugs him into going. Ewwww. He brings resentment with it. BUT at least he is hearing the word and being loved up by our church family-that’s something. But when he’s ticked Sunday morning…watch out.

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  29. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Susan, I LOVE that verse and I couldn’t remember the exact words and location. It is so true. My husband is a
    Phil so the way you abbreviated even helped. :-)Thanks!!!

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  30. Gene Avatar
    Gene

    I, too can relate. Sundays have always been the hardest day of the week for my husband and I. What’s strange…my husband and I attend church together most of the time with our children. We both grew up in the church and desire that for our children. I know in my heart that everyone is on a different journey with Christ, but sometimes I feel like I am living with an unbeliever. God is my everything and on Sundays I don’t want to be anywhere else, but in the house of the Lord; worshipping Christ and fellowshipping with other believers. I feel as though my husband views my relationship with the Lord as a threat. This causes a lot of fights between us. Regularly, he attacks my faith and the efforts I put forth to pass down a Christian heritage to my children. What worries me most is the negative attitude about church that he models to our children. We have 4 children from 14 down 3. This is a crucial time in their lives to be in church. Some Sundays He makes it right down miserable. It seems the more God speaks to his heart through the sermons, the worst our day is. I have experienced, first hand, the lies and anger Satan puts into my path to destroy my decision to keep my family in church. Everyday, I have a choice to make…Am I going to give into the temptation.

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  31. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Teresa,
    Ranting is needed sometimes. This forum is a safe place for it, a gift from the Lord! I say go for it. Corporate America can be really tough. Your “taking that thought captive to Christ” is awesome. I think that I am going to rant that today. So thanks!!!

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  32. Melissa Avatar
    Melissa

    Ohhh Gene! I so feel for you! Phil 4:8 and zipping my lips and throwing away the key-is my best strategy on Sunday mornings with my husband. But I don’t always follow it. My husband has admitted to me that he feels like church is more important to me than him. I have been in a leadership position and love on my church family a lot. I stepped down from leadership recently and got plugged into a bible study, God is leading me to focus more on my marriage. But I know what you mean about the kids and the affects of these things. However, I try to remind myself all time that God is bigger than that and if I put “HIM” first-he’s got the rest covered. Praying for your kids is their armor too. I will pray for you to keep on keeping on. It sounds like your husband’s heart is softening and he is resisting. I know that song and dance well! But it’s not a bad thing-it’s a good thing disguised. It’s the time to pray hard over him. I so need to do that more when I my husband in in this way. My 10 year old son told me the night before last that he doesn’t want to grow up and be like his dad when it comes to his anger. He sees his dad’s good but also his bad. I told him that with the Lord, he doesn’t need to worry. When he gives his life to the Lord, those ways will not be a problem. This answer worked for him. 🙂 Sorry so long.

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  33. Mindy Avatar
    Mindy

    This is exactly what I have been battling my whole life and not just with my marriage. At age 48, I can actually say I have experienced this situation more times than I want to admit. I have just recently begun recognizing it and taking control through the help of the holy spirit! I wish I could go back in time and save myself and others from this torturous pool of self hate and hating others for it because “they were the problem.”
    Little did I realize that the enemy was spinning me around on a carousel and laughing his head off….
    NO MORE! Praise the Lord! Now I can diffuse the situation by bringing all thoughts captive to the Lord in obedience to his word. What a freedom!

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  34. Carolyn Avatar
    Carolyn

    Oh Lynn you are most definitely not alone ! I can soooo relate to this and to what many other wonderful ladies have shared on here ! It’s HARD, but anger is such a powerful weapon of the enemy and one that we so easily overlook ! I am glad to say that it has gotten better. BUT trust me I still have the bad Sundays! I just get so resentful at times. I got a ticket this past Sunday, only my 2nd one in my whole life! BUT you know what I almost told my husband ! ,”If you would have driven us to church, this wouldn’t have happened!” Talk about passing the blame!! OOPS! Glad I caught myself before I said that.
    Prayers to you and to the other ladies for easier Sundays no matter the circumstances, that we can let the PEACE of God transform our hearts and kick the devil to the curb ! Love the quote you put at the end of your post about Jesus throwing the devil down like lightning!! AMEN!
    love ya

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  35. denise Avatar
    denise

    Amen, amen.

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  36. JJ Avatar
    JJ

    OH, OH, OH, I am so glad that you brought this up, but most importantly you show us how to ask the Holy Spirit to “take over”. I am now understanding that the enemy is at work in my head, feeding my anger as you said. My husband has said to me, “well, going to Church doesn’t seem to be doing you any good”. Is this really how I am representing my Father and my Church?

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  37. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    So true Joanne…hard to be mad when I focus on all that I can be grateful for

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  38. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Hey Melissa, that’s another great reminder for me to remember this verse, I will smile and think of you both and pray we all remove wrong thinking from our hearts and minds. Be filled with Gods truth,compassion and love

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  39. Susan Avatar
    Susan

    Oh Melissa, praying for our marriage and husbands is our first ministry, praying for all of us,to be slow speaking,slow to anger,quick to listen,quick to forgive taking all our thoughts to Jesus and turning them into prayers. Keeping our eyes on Him and off ourselves
    “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1 NKJV
    The power of prayer defies calculation. Nothing lies beyond the reach of prayer, except what lies outside the will of God.
    Keep on keeping on

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  40. Tami <3 Avatar
    Tami <3

    Wow!! Yes, I can really relate to this! After reading the first part of this where you describe a demon twisting the words coming out of her husbands mouth, that really got me to thinking about all the fights we’ve had even recently. I need to remember this and stop the accusations and fighting to ask for clarification. Also, I’ve really noticed that my expectations of him are higher than they should be, which is another reason for my anger/disappointment. Thank you so much to you Lynn & Dineen for this wonderful site to come to for encouragement!!!! <3

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  41. Ian Avatar
    Ian

    A couple of things I find work really well when my anger rolls around for a while is:
    1. I start praying for the other person. Jesus said we should pray for our enemies and it’s in times when we are angry with someone, they have kinda become a pseudo-enemy. I’ve always found this to be incredibly releasing, when Jesus hears us asking for blessings for those we’re angry with, our heart softens and changes.
    2. Repentance is very important. When we start allowing the enemy’s words to effect is, we’ve taken on the issue, just as the enemy wants. We can’t just blame the enemy any longer, we’re caught up to our eyeballs in it too. So ask for forgiveness and this will also help in our restoration.
    Great post Lynn…

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  42. Teresa T Avatar
    Teresa T

    Love it. I had not thought of the person I am angry with as an enemy, but angry emotions can put that distance between us. Great insight to pray for them,…not just for our own discipline or peace. Getting outside ourselves is a good idea.

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  43. M Avatar
    M

    I’m new to this forum and stumbled accross it recently when I was doing an internet search on praying for protection for one’s husband’s thought life. I’ve also experienced the “internal dialogue” that goes on and on and on and consumes so much time and energy many times, but lately the Holy Spirit has been making me more and more aware of it, and encouraging me to do spiritual warfare against it. On Monday my husband and I had an incident when he came home frothing mad and every few minutes he would make a comment that made me realise he was going through the same thing. Part of me wanted to defend myself, give in to self-pity and the related negative thought patterns, but then I felt nudged to pray against it, and also against the thoughts planted in my husband’s mind to which he was responding so negatively. Less than half an hour later, “out of the blue”, he suddenly came up to me and apologised for behaving so irritably. I am awed by what God is doing in us and our marriage and can only pray that our eyes will be opened more and more to the enemy’s tactics. God’s Word is so true: if we submit ourselves to Him and resist the devil, he will flee from us. (James 4:7) Thanks for this forum – I find it immensely encouraging.

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  44. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen.. Amen.. AMEN. So glad you found us M. You are among friends in an
    amazing community. God bless you and we are marching with you my warrior
    friend. All for Jesus. Amen.

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  45. nadine baxter Avatar
    nadine baxter

    thank u so much lynn and diane.wow God is so good I actually felt myself drawing strength as I read your prayer for me.i’ve been alone in this for so long and too finally have help and encouragement from other believers really makes my faith rise that I can really be in this situation.i can see the victory! and I am glad because this is Gods call for me and I had been feeling bad because the anger was making me not even want to try anymore.but TODAY! in the mighty name of jesus I decree and declare that I will let my light shine and be victorious in this.thank u my new friends I love you!

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  46. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen.. Amen In the Mighty Name of our King Jesus. AMEN

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  47. Jodie Avatar
    Jodie

    Sweet Ladies Of SUM…I am so impressed with your ability to Discern & Trust God to Rise above!!
    I’m not sure you all realize what a Gift this is…even a gift most Women of Believing husbands don’t have!!
    I Cheer you on…as I believe God is using your Husbands lack of believe to build an incredibly strong force of Believing Women…who in turn raise up New Generations…
    I soooo Love that God’s Got this, & using it for His Glory!
    I applaud you All!!
    I applaud God!! I can only imagine a Chess game in the Heavens…God is Saying…Check-mate… to Satan!

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  48. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Susan,
    Perfect scripture. Amen. And praying in one accord with you my sister. Have an amazing weekend. Love you. Lynn

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  49. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen Amen. Amen. Praying every word with you Joanne and praying you have reached a paradigm shift this day. Beauty, glory and grace, all for you today. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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  50. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Martha
    Have I ever told you how much I love you. Girl, keep in it real. And I can bet the same things has happened around the Donovan Clan home. LOVE YOU. Have a great weekend. Hugs.
    PS. Thanks for your amazing words about kids and church.

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  51. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen Kelley,
    All glory to God and I’m asking great grace and joy for you this day and all weekend. Amen. In Jesus name.

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  52. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Heather,
    How are you and the baby getting along? Hope you are finding some sleep. Hugging you.

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  53. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Dee,
    Amen. Girl, Praying for you and your husband. Have a delightful weekend.

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  54. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Amen Leslie. All glory and miracles for you and your marriage. In King Jesus name. Amen.

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  55. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Missie,
    Girl, I just feel victory and a turning point in your relationship in your words. In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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  56. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    Teresa T.
    I’ve been meaning to write to you all week. I have been mad, upset and angry with what happened to you. Can I tell you that You deserve better and more and all that you desire.
    Lord, rise in Teresa T’s workplace. This hour bring her name before her boss, her bosses boss, her co workers and clients. Her name is now elevated and admired. When they speak of Teresa T. they will speak words of praise and honor. They can only share her strong and good qualities. Let Teresa T be honored, elevated and restored and rewarded int he name of King Jesus. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Lord Jesus, Victory, a breakthrough, increase, abundance, laughter. All for Janet this hour. In the name above all names, King Jesus. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Lord our God,
    Press into the lives of Nadine and her husband this hour, with power and conviction. Lead them to a new awakening of joy and powerful love for you and for each other. In Jesus name and authority. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Janell,
    This hour for all time, I speak into from the Lord. You are highly esteemed, chosen, you are loved, cherished and have a critical purpose. “Now ask me without ceasing and I shall show it to you,” sayeth the Lord.
    Whoa… where did that come from. Janell. Pray this without ceasing, pray with fasting and in the secret places and you will discover your hearts desire.
    In Jesus name. King Jesus. Glory, honor power. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Melissa,
    I could have written this girl. Amen.
    I just wrote about this in our new book. I want to ask you to start praying for your Sunday morning, on Saturday night. Ask God to release peace into your home. And His power and a desire to be together as a family. Think of everything to make Sunday morning fun and do something fun after church together as a family.
    Mel, God sees your heart and your beautiful family. He is there with you. Ask for more fire for your soul and He will send it. So much you will feel like exploding from the joy set within. Love you. Lynn

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    Lynn

    Wow Gene,
    As I read this again for the second time, I’m compelled to pray. I think I’m sensing a spirit of religion upon your husband.
    King Jesus. With your power and authority I rebuke this spirit of religion that hovers over Gene’s husband and especially level it powerless on Sunday mornings. Place a new desire, a hunger in him to KNOW you and I release him from this bondage. Place the Holy Spirit with power and fire on him now and forever more. Let him find comfort and peace within himself through you and let him then bless Gene and her children. In the name of our King, Jesus. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Lord,I come along side Mindy with powerful prayers and in agreement and authority. I release peace and compassion into this home. A hunger for you on Sundays. A hunger for the Holy Spirit. Come Jesus, enter this home on Sundays and change all things there. Show Mindy just how very powerful you and reveal your passionate love for them both in a new and reviving way. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Carolyn,
    I wrap my love and arms around you. I have lived where you are. Jesus now bring a fresh anointing into Carolyn this hour. Show her that her persistence is gold to you. How utterly proud you are of her. Reveal how you are standing right within her breath when she feels lonely. Fill her up with a fresh fervor for more of your Kingdom power. Fill her, increase, abundance, financial blessing. In Jesus name.

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    Lynn

    Lord, show Denise something new today. A glimpse of you she hath never beheld. Blow away the fear and bring a child like joy upon her this hour. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Lynn

    JJ,
    You are held in the strong grip of our Lord. He sees your efforts and releases peace upon you. Rest in His presence this weekend. Drink deeply of the Holy Spirit because you are about to feel His Presence in power. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Tami,
    The Lord loves you. Now hear this fresh, God sees you as you speak and live and you give Him joy, make him laugh and he is delighted. Don’t give up and press into a deeper relationship with Jesus. So much joy awaits you. As I sit her typing I’m almost bursting into giggles feeling the joy that is stored up in heaven just waiting for you to receive it. Ask and you shall receive. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Ian,
    You rise as a man among men. Your Kingdom authority is great and your work is anointed and blessed. Press on for God has so much more for you. More work, more great accomplishments and your teaching will reach many. Lord, continue to display your power through Ian. Let his name be shouted in the heavenlies…
    Pour blessings of words, blessings of finances and riches in your Spirit. In Jesus name, King Jesus. Amen.

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    Lynn

    Jodie,
    Rise daughter of the King. For all heaven sees your heart filled with love for our Jesus. I love you. Great things are yours. In Jesus name. Amen.

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    Gillian

    Oh this DEFINITELY happens to me! So many times when I get so frustrated with DH like you described, usually at the end of a long weekday, and so many times I’ve been so angry with him that I knew it was wrong and still, I couldn’t stop myself…

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    Gillian

    I have found myself thinking the same thing! What a gift it is to be unequally yoked, how it forces us to rely on God in ways I’m not sure I would if my husband shared my faith – everything would just be easier… probably too easy. God has indeed given us, our marriages and our faith a great gift by leading us on this path…

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    Lynn

    Gillian, Girl, you have got this right. AMEN.

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