Yesterday was emotionally taxing for me. As a husband and father, I struggle with the fact that I cannot financially provide like I once did. I was trained for ministry, but most churches won’t touch a divorced minister (at least the churches with which I align doctrinally). I have had to adjust to not making what I once made, so when major expenses such as car problems come it is very disheartening (like 3 in a month). Throw on top of that the difficulties that come along with divorce, blended families, and having my children four hours away, I had an intense prayer session on the two-hour drive back. Did I mention it was very intense?
I didn’t want to come back in the house because I prefer for my wife not to see my this way. The special thing about my wife is that she loves me. It doesn’t matter that I just puked my guts out to God and had wept most of the trip back. She loves me through my ups and downs. My financial status doesn’t bother her. She is a woman of faith who just believes God is up to something and will complete the work at His appointed time.
So, at the end of the day, I know that I am blessed with a lady who will go through anything with me. She doesn’t rebuke me or tell me how foolish I am. She knows that the Holy Spirit does a fine job at that. I’m thankful that, at the end of the day, we can focus on love and let the world fade away.
Matthew Winters (Honest Thoughts from a Pastor) 
I’m glad you have her and hope that everything turns around for the better soon. I just met someone who doesn’t care that I’m as poor as can be right now. (Since becoming a Christian, I lost my job, my car, and a lot more that I will write about in an upcoming chapter, so I can empathize.)
It looks like we both know that being a Christian doesn’t keep us from having problems. I pray that God will restore these things back to you in a greater way.
Thank you! That’s why I started my blog/memoir. Televangelists led me to believe that my life would magically get better. I thought I would forewarn people that that isn’t quite how it works.
It’s easy to believe in the lie that we won’t have problems. Jesus promised that we would have tribulation, but He also said to be of good cheer because He has overcome the world (John 16:33).
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It may seem really hard right now but God is preparing you for something more amazing and awesome than you could ever imagine aka hang in there; everything is gonna be ok. Hugs!
Amen, push pass the pressure brother and release love you with the Love of God. Praying you and your family through this time of tests. Can’t wait for the testimony