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I am an avid watcher of politics, and I was particularly excited this
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17 years ago
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for her to keep up the good work and be an example to her spouse. hopefully that will be enough to turn the tide for him and if not she can feel some peace for continuing to do what she knows is right. sad news indeed.
Dallin H Oaks gave a talk about divorce and made a statement that might apply to this friend. It was from a letter he received from a women in a tough marriage. "There were three parties to our marriage—my husband and I and the Lord. I told myself that if two of us could hang in there, we could hold it together." As long as your friend and the Lord stick by him, the marriage can work. If there is a way to soften his heart, the Lord with provide a way in time. I don't know if this will help, but she will be in our thoughts. My heart go out to her.
This happened to my cousin. Just be there to listen to her. I think she is probably getting her advice from her bishop and family.
That's a hard one, Angie. I would think she mostly needs a listening ear, some support and sympathy. She should try to stay close to the Spirit herself, be the spiritual foundation for her family as much as possible, even though that's probably unbelievably difficult. Tell her to rely on the counsel of her bishop; the Lord will take care of her. Hopefully her husband is okay with her still going to church and everything. If not, that'd be a whole different story.
On a side note, you and I need to get together with the boys! Call me and I'll try hard to answer!
Sadly, this is happening more and more. There are several women in my ward here whose husbands have left the church. They continue to go and do the best they can, but what an incredible challenge. I agree that the best thing is to be there to listen to her and to encourage her to stay close to the Spirit. Do you know her husband very well? Does Ben? Did he give any idication as to where this was coming from? Sometimes (and maybe this would come from the bishop) a reminder about how strong the adversary works on us...I don't know, it's really hard to advise, I guess but you are a good friend to her---just keep being that.
All is not lost. Perhaps all is found. God, (whoever he or she may be), is far greater than our understanding, and perhaps cares less for our church attendance and what we read than for what is in our hearts and how we treat others. Her husband is most likely still the man she fell in love with.
Your sister, Lisa
It's hard to give advice on this! I agree with Lisa on this as well as the other comments. I would have to say that loving him even more would be the answer. People in our faith have a tendancy to shun those who are different or believe different than us. In all things (which is very hard at times) we need to be like the Lord and follow his example. The Lord would be understanding and love him that much more. I think she ought to forgive and forget that her husband has waivered in his beliefs. In time choices will be laid before him to assist him in believing again. She needs to have great faith and love both for the Lord and him.
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