Healing in Him,
Rusty

Ephesians 3:20-2…Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.

Now the challenge stands before you to never under estimate that this illness and your presensity to sucome to that weakness will need forever accountability and boundaries. We will not be perfect until we are with our Savior…..so guard yourself well……..and remember that Pride was the beginning of the fall…….

God Bless you and your family………..

It is only through Christ that your marriage was saved……
You have a warrior as a wife, mother, and daughter of a King! Don’t ever take that for granted her kind gentle, and forgiven spirit.

Karen

I stumbled upon Cindy’s blogs via a Streaming Faith Daily Devotional link and decided to check it after reading a description about your desire to exhort.

After reading several of your blogs I then read your chapters, not realizing at first what Father had in store for me. I’ve been married for a little over two months now. When my husband and I were courting, one of the things that Father had revealed about my sinful propensities is that I am prone towards bitterness. Though the instance of bitterness back then was not towards him (but a mutual friend), Holy Spirit gave me insight on how bitterness towards that person can translate to bitterness in me and Andy’s relationship.

As I read Cindy’s story about the redemptive power of our God in softening her heart to forgive Chris, I was absolutely blown away by Chris’ sermon on “Bitterness”. I thought it strange that Cindy directed readers to it, but knowing that Father certainly works in mysterious ways I read on.

You see, I’ve still been dealing with bitterness towards this person for past hurts. There are times I feel I’ve made some headway, but after the fake smiles and hugs when I see him, I realize that the root is still there. Now after listening to Chris’ sermon coupled with Cindy’s writing, I have the courage to give of what I’ve received from Jesus: FORGIVENESS.

The bottom line is really understanding with my heart my identity in Christ as His redeemed, His forgiven. As I read through John before coming across the blog and sermon, it softened my heart to see Jesus’. He was willing to lay down His life for people who would even 2,000 years later, turn their hearts the other way. I don’t want to be counted among that number. I long to be so immersed in the goodness of God and His passionate love for me that it melts my heart in reverence/love for Him and love/forgiveness towards (the lowercase) him.

The person whom I speak about is also a worship leader at my church. I used to work as a leader in his ministry teams. I’ve held on to a debt for far too long. The roots has sprouted, and before it sucks me spiritually dry, I ask Father to cut them down and throw the ashes away.

I’m so blessed to be married to a man who exemplifies Christ’s grace towards me. Father knew what I needed in placing me in a relationship with a man who would propel me by his actions to live a godly life from the inside out. I’m so thankful to God for leading me to this blog sight! Today I see His mercies renewed in my life as Holy Spirit leads me to all truths in Him.

I confess the truth about my bitter sickness, and welcome Father to have His way in transforming this heart. I choose to “extend to [him] that which has been extended to me.”

Thank you for sharing! God’s used your testimony to help me towards freedom of my own!

Ephesians 4:20-32

Marissa A

Thank you for your honesty as these things are usaully hidden in the body of Christ thus sometimes hindering the healing of those going through it.

I must admit that i can relate step by step with what you went through as wife and as a couple. I recently had the same infidelity problem due to porn and a whole lot of other issues which i thought as a believer i would never find myself in.

Like Chris, i openned up to my wife and hey, all h…l broke loose. She wanted details which i could not give her because i did not want to cause more pain. She said she was leaving and going with our two daughters (5yrs and the other just 3 months).

My parents came and counselled us as she told them what happened and that she wanted out. She told me she hated me and felt like killing.

To cut the story short, my wife decided to stay and our marriage is on the mend. There is now renewed hope and life in our marriage the fire is hot and God has been gracious to me and my wife. What God has put together indeed let no man put assunder.

I thank you for your ministry and i pray God’s hand of blessing on your lives and children. May your marriage continue to be a model for many of us.

God bless
Kajiya

I’d love for you to pass this video along to your readers. Its a new one by the ministry of Covenant Eyes and its is all about the power of porn and the need for accountability in the church:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ICTrHtUkx8

God bless you for this great blog!

thank you for not just allowing but encouraging cindy to be so open and honest about your situation — the hurts, struggles, joys, and victories. and thank you for this post as well. i appreciate your openness…

you’ve both been hugely instrumental in my life. already!