Posts tagged christian support for marriages affected by addiction

We climb the societal ladder claiming labels along the way. We think those things will make us happy, but we’re disappointed when we realize these labels cannot fulfill our hearts. In other ways, we look for wholeness. We may criticize our spouses because of everything they aren’t doing because we think we’d feel better if they did. Or, we criticize ourselves and make plans to lose weight or buy something we think will fill us up. Our unending cycle of searching only stops when we find God. Being a part of the Kingdom of Heaven is where we find true love and wholeness that the world can’t give.

FaithKara BenefieldAugust 24, 2018Grey Ministrieshillsong, salvation, transformation, what to do when life is not working out as planned christians, life in recovery, God makes us brand new, what Jesus sees in you, christian support for marriages affected by addiction, Christian bloggerComment

Being Patient With God Through a Loved One's Addiction

“Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do...” -Luke 23:34 (KJV)

If you’ve ever had to suffer the wrath of the anger of an addict, you know the significance of this verse.

There are times that we take the brunt of the anger. We are the punching bag. Verbally beaten down, ridiculed and mocked. We become the enemy of the one we love.

And for what? Because we refused to give up on them? Refused to let them destroy themselves in their sinful squalor?

Faith, WaitingLeahJanuary 21, 2018Grey Ministriespatience with God through affliction, being patient with God when everything goes wrong, how long should I wait for a mircacle, can an addict stop being an addict, christian support for marriages affected by addiction, issues for wives of addicts, does God forgive addicts, does God save addicts, how to not give up on your marriage, cant take my marriage to an addict anymore Comments

Letting Go of the Dream of Partnership in a Marriage Affected by Addiction

I had a picture in my mind of what I wanted my marriage to look like. I didn’t realize this of course when I was married but rather, down the road when my husband was not meeting my undisclosed requirements for a happy marriage.

Things like sit-down family dinners, who would read the bedtime stories and what movies were appropriate for children were foundational points I assumed everyone felt the same way about. Was that not the typical "American Dream"? Happy, wholesome, "Leave It to Beaver", family-oriented togetherness? I couldn't fathom that seemingly-simple lifestyle would not be as important for someone else as it was for me.

Marriage, Difficult Marriage, WaitingLeahDecember 3, 2017Grey Ministriesdream of partnership in marriage, need help with expectations in marriage, hurt by marriage expectations, blended families, christian married to a non christian, Advice for Christian women married to addicts, Christmas married to an addict, christian support for marriages affected by addiction Comments