Comments on: Tired and Tempted http://riseofthehome.com/2008/11/07/tired-and-tempted/ God saved our fallen home from the sin of adultery and showed us how to love again. Through his mercy and grace, we’re helping others to overcome and build their marriages through the perfection of Jesus’ love. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:25:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Julie http://riseofthehome.com/2008/11/07/tired-and-tempted/#comment-416 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:34:42 +0000 http://riseofthehome.wordpress.com/?p=367#comment-416 i am so grateful that you wrote this post – i am encouraged by your boldness to confess that just because the affair is over doesn’t mean you aren’t tempted and tried again…i appreciate your wisdom and insight. you’ve given me much to ponder over. i especially feel alarmed because i know my spouse and i rarely get enough rest, it seems we stay exhausted. it’s so easy to even miss worship services or time with your brothers/sisters when you are so worn out…

]]> By: Monica http://riseofthehome.com/2008/11/07/tired-and-tempted/#comment-415 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:45:28 +0000 http://riseofthehome.wordpress.com/?p=367#comment-415 Lisa,
You are such a wise woman and I admire and appreciate your words of truth. It is extremely important that we are always on guard for Satan’s temptations. He is very patient and knows our weaknesses…he can be a roaring lion or quiet as a mouse, and very crafty. We must keep our armor of God (Eph. 6:10-20) and use the tools he provides for us. The book, Hedges by Jerry Jenkins, which Derek mentions in the “Desperate for Help” website section is outstanding in helping married couples build a hedge of protection around their marriage. Also helpful is to know what your spouse’s top emotional needs are and to be the person who fulfills those needs so they are not tempted to fulfill those needs outside the marriage. It can happen, it has happened to me and it happens gradually. Be cautious! Protect your marriages!

I praise God for you and Derek and I ask His blessings on your precious family and to all the married couples you are ministering to. May Christ continue to keep a wall of protection around everyone involved. God Bless you all!
Monica

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