Prayer: The Secret to Transforming Your Marriage, Part I

The story about Allan hits home, because I was "Allen-light." I drank too much, even getting a DUI, but was not abusive. I worked, successfully, for money and position. I frequented porn sites, and justified my visits to stripclubs as a part of my sales job. And my relationship with my wife of 17 years descended into an uncommunicative partnership. We ultimately divorced.

I was religious (Catholic) and involved in my local church governance. It made sense to no one on the outside how our marriage disolved.

After coming to Christ, and understanding His sacrifice was completely sufficient for my forgiveness, I now understand what happened. Pride. I was a good person, compared to others, I thought. But now I compare myself to Christ, and come up short in every way. I am not doing any good works for praise and esteem. I am not doing things for my (new) wife to have them noticed. I am serving. I am trying to follow Him. And when I stumble, I start on my knees before rising to my feet.

I just love this article about Allen and Louise this story sounds alot like my life story so far. My husband was just like Allen. My husband and I both turned our lifes over to Jesus Christ 3 yrs ago and things are alot better now, There is still a few things we need to work on but for the most part we are doing great. I thank God everyday for the wonderful things he has done in our lives!! He sure can change things all you need to do is believe and ask God to help you and he hears you. I cant wait to read part 2.