[__ Prayer __] Pray for my family

[Nikki]

I am currently trying to find a home church. I've visisted churches on my own because my husband usually works. I don't know what his problem is though. We can NOT agree on a church. He wants a huge church where nobody knows him.

I've been torn on what I want. I visit large churches and like them. Then I visit small churches and like them too. I'm going to visit a small one tomorrow and my husband has already all but refused to go. WHY?!!! Does size matter THAT much? Plus, this small church has already grown a lot. They used to hold their services in a BARN. They now have a smaller church and are in need of something bigger already. It's a growing church and I would like to be part of that. They desperately need someone to get a youth program going. They have one, but it mainly consists of coloring, playing with playdough, etc. So much could be done with a church like this to help with the growth. Lessons, bible school, children's choir, etc.

How healthy is it for a husband and wife to go to different churches or for a husband not to go at all? I wish so bad that we could agree on a place. My husband wants to go to church just to hear the message and get out. I want to find a church that preaches a good message, BUT, I want to help with the growth. I want to participate in making things good.

It just makes me sick to my stomach that we always get in an argument after visiting churches. It shouldn't be this way.
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[Hawkanomics]

Father,
Please help her to keep her eyes on you, O Lord. Let her husband not be concerned of the size of the church, or the length of the sermon, but on the existence of the Holy Spirit there, and how it can lead him like the wind to do things his heart might not normally want to do. Help them both, O Lord, to keep seeking out your will, and show them your will, as you so illuminated the star in Bethlehem to the nobles in search of Jesus Christ. Show them the way and keep them on your road to your kingdom. Lord help them hear your still small voice, and let no disputes exist between them. Bless this situation so it can bless you, Amen.

 

[Nikki]

Thank you so much Hawkanomics. :angel:

I worry about him. He gets so tense when I talk about God or church. That makes me worry that he's sliding back. He's really a good guy, but being a good guy isn't going to get him closer to God. I feel so much joy and happiness when I talk about God, but at times, I'm almost afraid to bring God up because I'm afraid my husband will get all "tense"...which then just makes me mad at him.

I'll just pray. My complaining isn't going to help.

 

[Blazin Bones]

Prayers going up. :-D

 

[destiny]

Nikki, if you guys have two vehicles let your husband get there in time for the message and then go home when the message is over. If theres things you want to help with that require you to stay longer or you just want to fellowship, then you stay.
If you pressure him to do more then he's probably going to withdraw.
If he'll go for the message, great, just leave it at that and then let him go if you guys have the means to drive separately.