Daily Devotional

RESPONDING IN CHRIST JESUS BRINGS VICTORY

February 11

hild of God, to the wife who has a husband that is stubborn and oppressive, I remind you of one thing: If he oppresses you, then he is in sin. However, if you respond with anger, fighting and unkindness, then you have entered your own form of sin. Therefore, if you respond to him in this manner, your Father will not release the Holy Spirit of correction to go to your husband and rebuke him. If you truly want your Father to step into the "picture" and deliver you, then you must discover the "Christ response" to him. Here it is: instead of allowing your flesh to fight this battle against his flesh, humble yourself before God and appeal to Him. Say, "Father, I am not going to "war" against my husband, not one more day!" In the name of my Lord Jesus, I submit him to you. I repent of my past angers and resentments for his actions toward me and I hereby refuse to fight and war with him any longer." Child of God, this will please your Father. Also, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you any way you may be casting judgment or provocations toward him that ignites his actions. You know, if you are doing this then you need to speak to your husband directly. In fact, it would be good for you to have a direct talk with him and tell him that as far as you are concerned, the war is over! Tell him that you desire to take your relationship strongly and directly to the foot of the cross of Jesus. You want healing, love and blessings to flow between the two of you. If he is a sincere Christian, he will be glad to hear this. To the husband whose wife is cold and angry toward him continually, let that man examine himself. Is there any provocation in him toward her? Have you sinned against her in the past and not confessed it to her and asked her to truly forgive you? Then you must do this! The woman has a peaceful side to her that wants to settle down and make a safe and warm nest with you. Don't speak negatively or fearfully in her presence. She needs to feel "safe" and "protected" in your presence. Ask the Father to help you provide these feelings for her. If she has been wounded in the past by other men or family members, show her compassion and present her to the Father so that the Holy Spirit can reach her with healing. This is your Father's will for you both: that you may be in love and harmony all the days of your lives. Let it be so!

Prayer

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Father, in the name of Jesus I desire to be healed completely in relationship to my spouse. I will not wonder if she/he is the right choice for me from God, instead, I will live as though they are! Bless us together Father in the name of the Lord Jesus, amen!