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swine. Even though it is better to give than to receive, we know the true poor in spirit and give only what is essential. We must follow the Master and hear His words to apply them. When Jesus said, “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when y ou pray , do no t be l ike t he hypo c r i t e s , for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when y ou pray , do no t ke ep on babb l i ng l ike pagans , for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father who art in heaven, holy be your name [Jesus], give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:1-9) Women today fill the churches, and—in my experience—they are fearful for their husbands; they continually try to push them into church or use guilt to sway them. Great intentions, however, most are self-righteous and hypocritical, and that has been going on for centuries, even to the extent many get divorced over these issues. Paul the apostle had it right when he addressed the issue saying, “And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. But if the unbeliever leaves, let him do so. A believing man or woman is not bound in such circumstances; God has called us to live in peace.” (1 Corinthians 7:13-15) Does this sound simple or too complicated? Well, there is only one way to satisfy the question you must live it correctly! For a woman who does not feel connected to her husband is not spiritually in tune. So I challenge you to do what this book says and pray quietly to Jesus in order to become one; He is the Father! Open your heart to Him and ask what you must do if you want to see a change in your husband. Then wait and be patient, but say nothing [it may take a little while]. When the slightest change occurs, affirmation should flow from a grateful heart, and the desire for a deeper

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