Update on Bro. Tom

[IainH]

A little Kingdom business here: To boil it down, Tom is in a situation where he simply does not have the leverage to make things go the way his convictions demand. This stuff does happen, and all the faith and red-pill stuff in the world won't change a spouse who rejects God's way. What this means is that God Himself will have to intervene, and that in turn means it will be pretty rough on everyone.

Pray that Tom is able to rest in the Lord and build up his faith for that coming day of sorrow. He will need to respond with authority and moral clarity, and it will not be a situation anyone will envy.

Certainly. I've got a few issues with my spouse but, I do give her space, even when it's not reciprocated. Her way is right even when it's stupid. We generally agree concerning our children so, I try to keep our conversation on the things we agree about. Outside of that narrow strip of commonality, conflict lies in wait like an ambush predator. Yeah Brother Tom, if you read this, it's clear you're in a bad situation, I'm familiar with the outhouse of life. Without Christ I woulda chewed lead a long time ago. As of now, I'm putting you in the fervent column for a couple of days.  Fervent gets your name sticky notes around the house so, that way I keep conscious prayer front and center. 
May the Lord protect, guide and keep you, may He bless, favor and give you peace through the storm, Amen.