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Gail, I just wanted to say that I'm really sorry that you've experienced 3 miscarriages. Try not to be too hard on yourself. As I'm sure you know, miscarriages take a very big toll on a woman's body, both physically and emotionally. Focus on your relationship with God and with your husband and the Lord will renew your strength and your marriage and show you the way that you should go.

A book you may be interested in reading is "Empty Arms" by Pam Vredevelt. It discusses recovering from miscarriage and is a really excellent resource.

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we will continue to pray for you and your family.

Does your husband see that he has made the godly choice? I hope so. Perhaps God's will for him was just to start this work so that it can be carried on by others ..... after all, this is what the apostle Paul did all his working life as an apostle.

But you come first, and then your (plural) children ..... you are his primary work in the Lord (as he is yours.

I have been reading a lot of Spiritual Formation books lately for a retreat my church is planning ..... and one thing they stress is the value of work out in the world ..... and truly, it is a mission field at this time .... to be a godly Christian man or woman working among those who do not know the Lord - what an opportunity.

May our gracious God bless you both, and through this pain draw you closer to Himself.

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gailowens wrote:
Hi There I have probably posted on the wrong part of the forum.I'm sorry but I'm desperate for advice.

My Husband is planting a Church, he is at present going to give it up in the next few weeks.
To be honest it is all my fault.
I work six or 7 days a week,to keep us fiancially; and we have absolutely no help at the Church, I'm physically exhausted.

However I've made my Husband's life a misery over it all.

I've had 3 miscarriages since we started which has made things a whole lot worse.

Our son needs a better life than we have for him, as all our spare time revolves around the Church.

There is no way the congregation will help in anyway we have appealed time and time again.

To be honest I am physically exhausted but my Husband is a gifted man, a great preacher and a great pastor, and I don't want to the cause of him leaving the ministry.


He doesn't have to leave the ministry for you two move to a place where God can continue to use him and your family can be more well taken care of emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise.

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Just to give a quick update.
My HUsband I have been attending the Baptist Church for a while now.My son has made some great friends and enjoys all the children's work.

We as a couple are getting on a lot better.

The Church we planted is contuing under a new Pastor.

I feel led top go back into cult evangelism.
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I have waited to post because of your grief, but my mother lost 4 babies before I was born - and she lost another baby some years after I was adopted. (They also adopted a baby girl two years after me. Now some people have their own children after adopting a child, but my mom did not - yet she was the most wonderful mother - full of love and integrity.

And then my wife and I picked out 4 names on our honeymoon, but she only became pregnant, very briefly, one time. We took pills, followed calendars, and other things I will not get into, but God said that He was enough - and we serve Him together. It is wonderul that you have each other, and however God blesses you, may you find peace.

Oh, we do have peace in God's will even though we still have 4 names to use,

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Thank you so much for posting this John, I need to stop getting wrapped up in my self and focus on God.
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It was very hard at times, but we did finally grow. John

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Thanks for the update, Gail - good to hear from you. Been thinking about you and your family. Make sure you give yourselves time to heal from the church situation, and make sure you give yourself time to grieve and heal. Grieving our losses takes more time than what most people think....or allow for.


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Thanks for the support.
My Husband has a full-time job now,I've gone part time as I home school my 7 year old son.

My Husband is now working (on some shifts) with a Pastor in a very similar situation, to our previous one.

I cannot go into detail, but him and his wife and baby boy are plowing their lives into the work and people who come are just takers, no one will give of their time or finances.

This dear brother is at the end of his tether. As I said I can't give out names or details but please pray for him.

Before you ask there are too many differences doctrinall; for us to go and help out on a permanant basis, the Pastor is a good man and we love him, but at the moment cannot join his Church on a permanant basis.
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My husband is now working full-time. I'm at home homeschooling my son. We have found a really super Church, which we all like.

Please do pray as I am very ill at the moment; I probably have crohns I'm on high dose steroids at the moment.
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What good news! Thanks for letting us know. May your own health issues be managed wisely so that the family can recover fully. Wonderful to hear you have now found a church where you all can be fed and encouraged. Praise God for answered prayer.

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My wife and I planted several churches over the years and it can be a real challenge. Most people do not realize the personal sacrifice made by those who start new works. I worked for five years in one of these Churches with out any pay. It is quite easy to become frustrated. It has affected my retirement and it has set us back quite a bit financially. But when I look back and see the families that we have touched it makes me believe that it was all worth it.

may God richly bless you for your work in this special ministry.

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Hi, Gail. Sorry to read about your health issues - May the Lord lead you to a good doctor who can help. I'm very glad to read about the church your family has found, and pray it will be a good place to heal/recover.


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Gail

I am so glad to hear all is well with your family and you have now found a church where you can participate and grow and enjoy. ... thank God!

Not so good is that you are ill .... will add my prayers to the others who are praying for you.

thank you for keeping in touch and letting us know how things are with you.

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Thanks for all the encouragement and support. I have an appointment to see s specialist on 11th October. I am however responding well to steroid tablets.
Just got back from the Bible study at Church.

My Husband's family are getting saved one by one, nine have got saved in the last 18 months. The majority of the family are at the Church we attend. God is really moving there.

Thanks again for the support.
God bless
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