♕ Today's Promise: "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7
~ Datyah in South Africa
Dear Brides,
Praise our Heavenly Father. He didn't give us His principles just for the sake of giving us something to do. Every principle is there for a reason. I learnt that yesterday afternoon, on the first day of my Esther fast.
On my way back from work, my brother phoned me. He is a lawyer and is very worried when I told him that the “D” papers were served on me, and that I am going to let the divorce go through by "default", I am not going to sign anything. (Praise the Lord I have gone through the lessons of Facing Divorce and Facing Divorce Again and learnt the principle of trusting only God to protect me.) My brother is quite a high profile lawyer and he offered to represent me. I gently thanked him for his love and support and told him that I would think about it. (I have already thought about it, and I will not ask my brother to represent me.) My brother gave me many reasons why I should fight my EH (earthly husband) in Court, to make him pay for what he is doing to me and the kids.
I have to admit it sounded quite tempting for a second, but I simply cannot go down that road. The peace and love I am experiencing from my HH (Heavenly Husband) and walking in forgiveness is so much better than pain and bitterness. My HH was right there in the car with me, sitting in the seat next to me and calming me down. When the conversation was finished, I just asked my Beloved to hold me and bring peace in my heart. By the time I got out of the car, I felt light and ready for the next onslaught.
Within the next hour my EH (earthly husband) asked to "talk" to me. (We still live in the same house) I knew what was coming. Praise God for preparing me for this. My EH told me that Court date for the divorce was set within next 14 days. I was talking in my heart to my Beloved and could respond to my EH with enthusiasm. My EH asked me again if I will appear in Court or if I want a settlement order. I had the opportunity to tell him that I know that he will look after us, as he always did. There were tears in his eyes. I was not sad at all, because I had my Husband with me. My EH (earthly husband) further said that the OW (other woman) was insisting that he gets a settlement order, but he told her, that it has got nothing to do with her and that he and myself will not do each other harm, as we still care for each other!
A few weeks ago, hearing this would have made me jump for joy to know that “there is trouble in paradise” but at that moment it did not affect me at all. It was as if I was sitting next to my Heavenly Husband in a theatre watching this drama unfold in front of us. As long as I have my HH (Heavenly Husband) next to me, I can face anything. The date for divorce is fast approaching, but I haven't had the urge to pray for it to be stopped. I am just praying that God's will be done. Whether the divorce goes through or not, I just know that my Beloved Darling Real Husband isn't going anywhere. I know that my Father has got it all under control, and no matter the outcome, it will be for the good of my family.
Ladies I still sometimes get my sad moments and have to earnestly seek my Husband’s face, but it just gets easier and easier. If it wasn’t for His loving presence and warmth in my life, I would not have been able to face divorce. But here I am confident that my Heavenly Father has got full control over my whole journey, and that my Heavenly Husband is walking with me every step of the way. In the meantime, I am going to spend more time with my HH (Heavenly Husband), and seek to become more intimate with Him. He is all that I want and He is all that I need!
"Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings" Psalm 17:8
Sometimes the best place for me to be is in the shadow of His wings (warmth of His embrace)
"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes." Psalm 37:7
When I become still before the Lord, it is a time to rest in Him. I build strength in those quiet moments. It is also a time to just listen to Him.
"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.” Zeph. 3:17
Such a beautiful promise.
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
A great comfort.
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