CounselingChristians

Husband wrestling w convictions & sin surrenders, now avoids home & family life, is mean, nitpicky & negative even to our toddlers.  Q:  My husband and I are both believers, and over the last three years we’ve been actively trying to grow in our walk with Christ. Up until about 6–8 months ago, my husband was also pursuing growth, but lately things have shifted. He’s given up a lot and made some big lifestyle changes, but now he’s wrestling with convictions he never thought he’d have to face. He knows we’re called to surrender it all to Christ if He asks, but he doesn’t really want to let go of certain things. Instead of leaning into those convictions, he’s been pulling away from God—and from us. He’s not abusive, but he can be neglectful—of me, the kids, and our home. He often finds reasons to be gone late, which means he usually gets home after the kids are in bed, and sometimes after I am too. When he is home, he’s not present. He seems depressed, and honestly, h...

Q: How can I become a truly happy person? I’m so negative and just aggravated 24/7 and literally don’t know why. Sometimes i can’t make my self stop an think about how I’m acting. It’s going to cost me my marriage. I am also pregnant and stopped taking anxiety medication.  A: Many times people rush to point out the physical and mental to help you, but the Spiritual is where most of our battles are, sin is always the stinky culprit in whole or in part. We need to wear the Armour of God, and actively grow in our faith. Women also have to conquer emotional issues as a self control area to master.  Do a spiritual examination. Are you actively purposely growing in the Fruit of the Spirit ?  Are you rightly understanding sin, and growing sensitive to it in all forms? Are you killing sins in your life, and more and more killing your flesh so you can be submissive in love, and not push and die on hills that aren't important? Are you working in areas like conquering di...