[Here Am I]

Originally Posted by stephanos

Praise the Lord! How exciting. This is something we Conservative Mennonite are very strict about. Some people have claimed we are legalistic because of our stance on divorce and remarriage, but our stance is that of strict adherence to what the Word of God says. Sometimes this isn't easy to hear/read, but it is good. It isn't always easy to hear the truth about remarriage/adultery, especially when there are children involved. However, God's will is good, and we can always find peace in obedience to His Word. It may not happen right away, and sometimes seems contrary to what we think is right, but experience shows us that when we do obey His commandments/Word we will find peace. I'm am so happy that your marriage is working again. Praise King Jesus!

It never occurred to me, as a baby Christian, that I could ignore what the Bible taught about marriage, that I could just do what I wanted to do, anyway.

I believe the Lord had really laid it upon my heart that I needed to obey Him. I finally did submit, after much inward struggle; I think that has made a difference in my growth, because I learned to submit right off the bat.

If I'd not submitted, but had done what I wanted to do, my husband would probably be unsaved still, or dead in Hell.

God is good, and full of mercy, and longsuffering...