My wife is struggling...
What can I do?
If your wife is struggling with sexual or relational sin, here are a few positive steps you can take:
- Encourage her to get help... through professional Christian counseling, support groups, mentorship, and accountability. If she is open to getting help, the Love In Action counseling team is here to support and equip her to renew and deepen her connection with God, pinpoint the root causes of her struggles, learn healthy relationship-building, and lay a foundation for restoration in your marriage.
- Let go… You didn’t cause your wife’s problem, and you can’t fix it. Jesus said our problem with sin ultimately stems from our own hearts, not from an outside source. (Mark 7:20-22) The Bible also teaches that only God can change someone’s heart. (Acts 16:14) Let her take the lead in her recovery while you pray for her and focus on the things you can control.
- Reach out… Don’t try to go through this alone! The Bible says that we need to help “bear each other’s burdens,” and that we should face the ordeals of life in this communal context. (Galatians 6:1-2; James 5:13-16) Reach out for support from other godly men of grace whom you trust. Build yourself a “support team!”
- Get help for yourself… through professional Christian counseling, support groups, or intensive programs. The LIA team can work with you to rekindle your walk with Christ, identify and address personal strongholds, and build healthier, stronger relationships.
Here are some ways Love In Action can help you:
LIA also offers programs that can help your wife, including:
For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us at 901-751-2468 (toll-free at 877-320-5217) or info@loveinaction.org.