Ask believing friends for help.
| posted 1/30/2009
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If you're married to an unbeliever, you probably experience loneliness, because even though you may share much of your life, the one most important area is missing—your walk with God. But you don't have to walk entirely alone.
God can give you believing friends to share that walk. That's why if you're married to an unbeliever, it's important to nurture supportive relationships with others of the same sex. Find two or three believers who will pray with you for your spouse, encourage you to keep on living by the teachings of Scripture, and help you to keep on believing in your Lord—even when your faith is weak. Friendships with fellow believers can help you be the best spouse you can be, and avoid the temptation of building a close friendship with a Christian of the opposite sex to meet your unfulfilled spiritual needs.
Job called on his friends for help. He told them how desperate he was, that he was even having trouble respecting his All-Powerful God. Unfortunately, Job's friends weren't much help—but you can do differently by working at your relationships and keeping your eyes open for the godly believers out there. (See also James 5:7-11; Revelation 21:1-4.)
Good Words to Remember:
To him who is afflicted, kindness should be shown by his friend, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. Job 6:14
Today's Challenge:
What do you need to do to develop a support network?
Copyright 2003 by the author or Christianity Today International/Christian Bible Studies.
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