In today's topic, we'll look at two of the negative emotions that mostly arises in relationships.....Take these two testimonies.......
Testimony 1
Don used anger to control his family. Each family member was so concerned about his temper that they lived their lives on tiptoe, doing his bidding out of fear rather than love. When his wife, Jenny, learned she not only didn't have to tolerate his anger, but going along with it was disobedient to God, things began to change: "Make no friendship with an angry man, and with a furious man do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul" (Proverbs 22:24,25).
Jenny realized she could still love the man but not approve of his sin, so she began praying fervently for him on a regular basis, both alone and with a group of prayer partners. She prayed he would stop being controlled by the Holy Spirit. Her prayers not only helped to clear his mind enough for hi to see how he had been acting, but they paved the way for him to find strength and courage to alter his behavior. "A gift in secret pacifies anger" (Proverbs 21:14). T|he best gift a wife can give in secret to calm her husband's anger is to pray for him.
Testimony 2
Chad was tormented for years by chronic depression. Although his wife Marilyn, was an upbeat person, his negative emotions brought her down and made her feel hopeless and depressed just like he was. Then she read about King David's experiences and recognised they described exactly what her husband had been felling. "My soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to the grave. I am counted with those who go down to the pit; I am like a man who has no strength" (Psalm 88:3,4). "I am troubled, "I am troubled, I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all day long"...."I am feeble and severely broken; I groan because of the turmoil of my heart" (Psalm 38:6,8).
Marilyn saw that in spite of such deep despair, |David found his hope in the Lord and rose above it. "O Lord, You have brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit" (Psalm 30;3(. "I will be glad and rejoice in Your mercy, for You have considered my trouble; You have known my and (Psalm 31:7). Draw near to my soul and redeem it(Psalm 69:18). She felt God surely had compassion for Chad and it sparked hope in her that prayer was the key to his freedom from the grips of depression. She told Chad she had committed to pray for him every day and wanted him to keep her informed as to how he was feeling . From the first day, they both noticed that every time she prayed, his spirit lifted. Soon he could no longer deny the power of prayer and he began to pray along with her. he has been steadily improving ever since. His depression are less frequent now and he is able to rise above them far more quickly. The two of them are committed to seek God for Chad's total freedom.
Anger and depression are but two of the many negative emotions that can torment a man's soul. Often they are only an habitual way of thinking that has been given place over time. Men tend to believe it's part of their character that can't be altered, but these patterns can be broken. Don't stand by and watch your husband be manipulated by his emotions. Freedom may be just a prayer away.
PRAYER
Lord, You have said in Your Word that You redeem our souls when we put our trust in You (Psalm 34:22). I pray that (husband's name) would have faith in You to redeem his soul from negative emotions. May he never be controlled by depression, anger, anxiety, jealousy, hopelessness, fear or suicidal thoughts. Specifically I pray about (area of concern). Deliver him from this and all other controlling emotions (Psalm 40:17). I know that only You can deliver and heal, but use me as Your instrument of restoration. Help me not to be pulled down with him when he struggles. Enable me instead to understand and have words to say that will bring life.
Free him to share his deepest feelings with me and others who can help. Liberate him to cry when he needs to and not bottle his emotions inside. At the same time, give him the gift of laughter and ability to find humour in even serious situations. Teach him to take his eyes off his circumstances and trust in You, regardless of how he is feeling. Give him patience to possess his soul and the ability to take (Luke 21:19). Anoint him with "the oil of joy" (Isaiah 61:3), refresh him with Your Spirit, and set him free from negative emotions this day.
Amen.
SCRIPTURES FOR MEDITATION
Proverbs 28:26
He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But whoever walks wisely will be delivered.
Psalm 33:18,19
Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, On those who hope in His mercy, To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.
Psalm 40:1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord.
Psalm 23:3
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness. For His name’s sake.
Psalm 34:22
The Lord redeems the soul of His servants, And none of those who trust in Him shall be condemned.
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*Stomie Omartian, The Power of a Praying Wife(2006)
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