Hello Everyone,
I wanted to know if anyone has any kind of advice on how to deal with a loved one who doesn't want to go to church. Let me start at the beginning. My husband has had some bad expericences with church via his mother(she would take his checkbook and write out checks to the church without asking his permission/she is one person in church and another at home) anyways when we decided to get married last year I told him I had to get married in a church and that I wouldn't compromise. I'm catholic so we also went through pre-marital counseling. He said he actually enjoyed going to service and the counseling because it brought him closer to god. On our wedding day three months ago we were both very happy to have god as the main foucs of the day, but since then we have only went to church together once. I just dont' know how to take this or what I should do.I don't really like that he doesn't want to attend service with me, but I also don't like fighting about it. Any advise?

Hello, I read your post, about how your husband and you don't attend Church as often as before, and that he may be loosing touch with God. Have you asked him why he doesn't go as much anymore? I would explain to him, that Church is very important to you, and the both of you can gain much wisdom and happiness from doing so. Explain to him that the both of you are one, and it would mean the world to you, to share this with him, and continue to go back to Church and get back into the life of God. I am sorry and I understand how you don't want to fight about it, so just explain yourself to him and if he doesn't want to go, just go by yourself, because you want and believe in going. Don't let him stop you from going down the right path. Stick with your beliefs, and with your heart, and God will guide you both the way He intends. Keep your Hope, and strength- Stay positive, and I hope I can help you. I send you my blessings and hope to hear from you soon. God Bless-


-Jess

You are right. I agree with what you are saying and I have realize while writting this post that I cannot control others, but I can make sure I live my life the way I want. So i will start attending service myself. I have tried to ask him why he doesn't want to go, but he really doesn't give me an answer. when we go he seems to really like it and he and i do read scripture together and he does discuss his thoughts with me, but he just really isn't motivated to attend church. Oddly enough he is always excited to go to service at the church we were married at, but that is in my hometown three hrs away. I'm not sure, but lent is around the corner and I am going to try and speak with him about incorporating God into our lives more during the lent season. Thank you for your prayers.

Ambie: BE ENCOURAGED IN JESUS!! I am praying with you in this relationship of yours. Both of you are of two different faiths(beliefs). His mother's faith and your faith. He has a strong tie to his mother's faith even tho she did him wrong. I believe that he is confessed in the matter. You need to Pray for God to show him the difference between your love you have for him and that of his mothers. Just love him Harder! Be Patient.Those who wait upon the Lord with receive their strength. Blessings to you. ODIE

thanks odie. I am going to continue to pray and ask god for help with showing my husband that all of us have our own relationship with god and all of us need to work at it everyday. Thank you for your prayers.