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We received the following question in the office:
I am not sure where to post a question but I could really use some direction even after prayer. It's been 7 months since my H abandoned my children and I but he also fell deep into alcoholism and addiction. Praise God he has asked to come and see the children (but won't communicate with me) he FINALLY reached out to our oldest son a couple of days ago after going no contact with us for 4 months! . I prayed the night before he asked my HH if it is His will and if he feels I'm ready to please let my H ask to come here or just show up.... and the NEXT morning my H asked! My question is I know for a fact he is still not clean. He asked if the kids could stay with him at a hotel. I offered for him to stay with us in the boys room but he said he's not comfortable. Also our oldest son has medical issues and requires a treatment protocol my H doesn't know how to do, he's also on a medical diet so needs his food supplies here we pack coolers to go anywhere so packing him up for 5 days to go to a hotel is difficult. Is it not being submissive to have said they can't stay at the hotel but you are welcome to stay with us if you change your mind? On top of it the worry of his condition at the moment I just don't think it's safe? I want to be submissive. But I'm not sure if this is not being submissive please help me to understand if you can. Thank you and God Bless You! It is thanks to RMI this is all finally happening building my relationship with my HH!!!!!!!
Dear precious bride I want to encourage you to read this lesson – https://loveatlast.org/finding-the-abundant-life/chapter-12-your-best-protection/
Precious bride please also listen to this podcast that Adina did with Yvonne – https://loveatlast.org/your-best-protection-%f0%9f%8e%a7podcast-with-yvonne-vd-hoff/ as well as what Adina shared about what she learned with the lesson – https://loveatlast.org/finding-the-abundant-life-chapter-12/
Dear precious bride after reading and listening to the podcasts I encourage you to SSG (Simply Seek God) He is with you waiting to lead you.
Dear beloved bride Give it over to the Lord. and seek God. He wil protect them all the way. Dear beloved if it is the Lord will for them to go to there father, He can change there father heart to be clean for that time. Or that the Lord can change the plans to according to His plans if it’s His will. This give everything to the Lord. He love you and your children unconditional.
Dear, Seek Him and His will. The Lord can change it if it’s His will. He just may be testing on your submissiveness and (in my situation) on how controlling I always was because in my mind I had good reason. As my husband was not clean during times he had our children.
“The Lord will guard you from all dangers. He will guard your life. The Lord will guard you as you come and go, both now and forever.” Ps1217
Dear Bride, I agree with Janine. I encourage you to seek the Lord before maybe having a conversation with your EH about your concerns. When we submit, we are saying that we are trusting God. Letting go is not easy but is necessary at times.
Please consider renewing your mind by meditating on story about Sarah submitting to Abraham (Genesis 20).
Thank you for all of this guidance I will look into all of the resources you’re sent and appreciate it. Many blessings.
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