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stitchnchick
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He does hear your cry and will come to your rescue because you are HIS. HE is your counsel. I have never shared this, but my sister went through a VERY ugly divorce/custody battle and I was by her side. There was such overwhelming fear and dread as we drove to the courthouse to face her abuser and his sneering venomous lawyer. My sister's lawyer was unorganized, seemingly unfamiliar with the case, and didn't even know her name at times. We felt as though she had shaky representation at best.

We would drive all the way to the courthouse only to be sent back home! It was delayed for one silly reason or another. Oh, the anger! The agony of making that drive again! We held each other up in the parking lot and wept. We wanted it to be OVER.

Three times it happened, three times, we did the same... we cried, prayed, read the Psalms (so much about our enemies there) and BEGGED God to move. Three times we were sent away to endure more threats, lies, and intimidation. WHY God, WHY no end to this?

Well, as it turned out, my sister got a phone call before the fourth hearing. Her husband had backed out of his fight completely and gave her full custody. Of course we understood then. The battle was not meant for us----the battle was the Lord's.

I know you are exhausted. I will not pretend to know the despair you must feel. But this I do know--Jesus is so real. If you call on Him, he will take your hand and will be by your side. He is working right now on your behalf, even though with our human eyes, this seems so big. He has come to my rescue against people that I was not equipped to battle, and He will do the same for you. The battle IS the Lord's and He is able. I'm faithfully praying for you and your children.

Amy

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smmagers
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Be strong! You need to be for your babies. It is a hard road you are on. Let the Lord guide your path and lean on him. God Bless, mj

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Anonymous
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Nothing happens unless it is first, sifted through the Hands of God.
Jesus told His disciples:
Matthew 10:19-20
But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say,for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

You need to forgive your dh for what he has done, so that you may have peace, and you yourself, be forgiven. Your anger will be your demise otherwise.....trust me.

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Anonymous
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Forgiveness will come with time. Right now, is probably not the time. I think one has to be able to be freed from the pressure cooker situation before healing and forgiveness begins. In many of our churches today, we are taught that there is no place for anger in the life of a child of God. This is an unbiblical teaching. The Father experiences anger as does the son. They will burn up this earth with fire one day in fury for the sins that are committed here.

Righteous anger is not over trivial causes. Carrie, your cause is not trivial. Anger is also a natural consequence of fear and sorrow, depression is a consequence of fear and sorrow as well. I would suspect, Carrie, that you will probably be able to function somewhat better with a little anger in your sails rather than depression.

In time, you will heal. You will forgive this man. Don't expect more of yourself than you are capable of today. If it takes some anger in your backbone to strengthen you to stand alone before your husband in court, let the Lord use that on your behalf. Ask Him to guide you in how to be angry, yet not to sin.
Love,
Beth

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Anonymous
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Deuteronomy 20:1-4 When you go out to fight your enemies and you face horses and chariots and an army greater than your own, do not be afraid. The Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, is with you! When you prepare for battle, the priest must come forward to speak to the troops. He will say to them, 'Listen to me, all you men of Israel! Do not be afraid as you go out to fight your enemies today! Do not lose heart or panic or tremble before them. For the Lord your God is going with you! He will fight for you against your enemies and He will give you victory!"
This was in my devotions this morning. I thought of you as soon as I read it and when i came in to the computer this morning and read this, I knew I had to send it to you. I'm still praying for your miracle!
Cheryl

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onlyme
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Carrie, when God is all you have, He becomes all you need!!!

We are all praying for you and more than that, we are believing in a miracle for you and yours!

Blessings,

Dee

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Anonymous
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Righteous anger is what Jesus displayed when the money changers were stealing In The Name of God.
Being 'angry' with your situation and your spouse can become 'murder' according to Matthew 5.

The "world" (ruled by satan last time i checked) says it's ok to be angry. This is satans greatest weapon. And when those who are called by His Name manipulate Scripture to suit their 'flesh' they are doing the evil ones bidding.

Scripture is clear. Don't muddy it up with human opinion, psycho-babble, and the words of the evil one.

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jenabc
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Carrie,
Your situation with your husband pursuing you and the legal system refusing to open a way in front of you reminds me of the Children of Israel with Pharaoh behind them and the Red Sea in front blocking their way. Don't panic as they did but stand still and trust Him to fight for you and open the way for you and your children to escape. Please keep trusting that He is good and has good in store for you.
Jennie S.

Edited by jenabc on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 03:21

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blessedmomof10
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Carrie,
I can't imagine what is going thru your heart and mind. Can you share why you were denied legal representation? I thought in this country that the courts will appoint legal counsel for you - it is your right as a citizen. I don't understand "why" they will not appoint you an attorney. Even the worst criminals get court appointed attorneys.
Keep leaning on the Lord - He is our strength and refuge.
In Him,
gloria

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Jen S.
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Okay, I'm not 100% positive, but I think in our country everyone and all is entitled to legal representation. So the worse that I think will happen (again - this is what I think, I'm not 100% positive), is that you will go to court on Tuesday morning on your own. MAKE SURE YOU TELL THE JUDGE that you have tried but have been denied legal representation. What will probably happen is the hearing will not take place and the court will appoint an attorney for you. Again, don't count on my advice as I'm not 100% positive, but please, please make it clear on Tuesday that you do not have legal representation despite your efforts. Like someone advised in another comment on another post - open up the phone book and make a ton of calls on Monday morning - if they can't help you, ask if they know someone who would take a pro bono case.

So sorry you're going through this. I'm continuing to pray for you.

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