I am trying to get closer...Is it the Devil tempting me?

Hard to say, but I understand how you feel. I would suggest you pray for your husband. Why does he yell about money and bills, does he think you think he is not providing, or is he nervous about his job. It is true, you must be growing spiritually and that is why satan is trying to thwart you. If you were getting no where, why would he bother.

Hi, lilangelpreschool, In any situation in my life, it took a long time to learn this, I realize that it is a test and I will either pass or fail. In other words, I will please God or I will not. He is rooting for you to be successful with the challenge that he has given permission over you. Once you understand this you will not let anything worry you, come hell or high water you will know that God is in charge. I read the book of Job and it was reviled to me in that book that Satan/devil can't do anything without permission from God. Read the chapter were satan is having this conversation with God, and he ask permission to messup Job's life. WHAT1!!!! I SAID, SHOUTING. HOLDUP!!! SATAN HAD TO ASK PERMISSION FROM GOD. Don't give up. Bless your day everyday and give everything, good and bad over to God. God Bless

I find that this is normal. Satan is trying to frustrate your efforts to get closer to God and he is using your husband to do it. I guess your husband thinks that you spend all the money. I guess you have to be firm and not be weak. One can be straightforward and say what is without yelling. Just do not give him the idea that you are not a weaklling. no apologizing, no "I am sorry, dear," but = And if that does not help. you may have to enlist someone else to help reason with your husband. Is there a Christian financial adviser in your area or in your town who can talk to your husband and tell how things would be?

Yes, the devil is tempting you indeed. When you asked God to make you stronger, situations will come your way that by dealing with it through His guidance you will eventually become stronger. For the past years of my life, I am at a distant pace with Him. I have been so busy thinking of the many issues in my life that I feel the need to always find a way to resolve things but I haven't got a prayer... Isn't it true with the saying that the way to God is the road less traveled because it is so difficult to finish the journey without getting yourself into a lot of troubles....

I read once in one of those chain letters/emails that go around that the devil keep bombarding us with a lot of trivial things so that we couldn't concentrate on getting closer to God. As an example, when you're driving, the radio would be there with some news or music that you sing to, that prevents you from meditating and praying. Not really sure if this is true, but if it is, then I think the devil is doing a darn good job. I think we should find another way, or excert more effort if we want to get closer.

yes it does happen...But i dont know why we relate both the things. I have been spending a lot of time in prayer and also realised that things i am praying for are getting worse. The simple reason is that we have the restricting beliefs. When we think of the problem the problem tends to grow. We need to keep ouy minds free from trouble and it will disappear.

I never tried to get close to Jesus myself but I think it is easier to have no expectation so you don't disappoint yourself at any point. It means I don't get angry whatever the situation is. I just follow some simple principles to avoid sins. Temptations are just challenges given to you if you can't pass through them then you have a long way to go to reach Jesus. Why are you reaching Jesus anyway when he is already watching your every step. Good luck with your Journey.

yes i have done that too. i tried to be closer to God. i have stopped wrong habits, i prayed, read the bible, forgive others, try to be at peace with other people i stopped television except news, which is essential to life and not against my belief. and every thing i can do to be right with God. it was hard, there were times i was tempted to get even . but God was understanding and just helped me to understand the other person. believe God sees every hard work or every obedience you do to Him. He feels the love you give Him every time we obey Him or try to live a righteous life. It is worth to live a righteous life but you will get discourage if you don't have any one with your same faith. you will get easily discourage. but i hope you always get things in right perspective and you see your self in right direction cause you are actually.

It is true that the closer you become to God the harder the devil must work to get you back on his team but it sounds to me like typical husband fear of talking about money. You say "money" they hear "HEY! Lets spend all your money on expensive things that you can't afford!!!" I don't know exactly what your bill and money issue is so I'm not sure what advice to give except try and approach him when he's in a better mood. Also instead of trying to put the full weight of the money issue on him why not come up with ways on your own to help out? If its about needing more money there are plenty of ways you can increase your income and decrease your spending. He may get upset and yell because he feels helpless like its all on his shoulders. You are supposed to be a team.

Angel- At various times in life we will find things that try our spirits. They are things that eventually we can learn from if we allow ourselves to learn. I believe in "inner demons" as opposed to a "devil", and I think it is those that try us the hardest. We are much more critical of our own nature then others are, and it is possible that nothing is going wrong in your marriage. It is very possible it is just the mundane issues of bills, which seem to make most people uptight. I cannot speak for all men as it is unfair to generalize, but it has been my experience that men become most upset when they feel they cannot instantly fix a situation. Men are, in general, fixers. Give them a problem, they will find a solution. I would suggest meditating upon those very aspects you wish to be as a wife, and journal those thoughts. I would also recommend starting a gratitude journal so that each day before bed you remind yourself of those things you are grateful for. You might even include little things such as "I am grateful for a husband who takes care of the bills". Putting forth positive thoughts into the universe is one way to bring them about in actual manifestation. I wish you all the best. Namaste-Anora

temptation is everywhere..specially when you are near to God our enemy are not quitting to attacks our weaknesses in order us to disappoint or discourage.. sometime it test our faith to him on how we are strong enough and stand to our promise to him..be strong just part of our christian life..just pray more..

It's never easy to be closer to Jesus because there will be temptations to test how strong our faith is. However, humans are imperfect in nature that is why we tend to do and say wrong things. In your case, it would be much better if you will stay calm in talking to your husband. Don't talk when you are filled with anger because you will just be emotional and engage to arguments. Try to make him understand your point in such a nice way. This is what my mother always do to avoid arguments with my father. As I see it, it's effective because my father feels guilty whenever he shouts at my mother while she remains calm.

Your job as a wife is NOT to be mild and gentle. If your husband is ever being a jerk, point it out. That is in no way a violation on any (good) religion.

The more I think and do good and attend fellowships, the more temptation and trial come my way. It's the balance of the human and spirit world. The biggest challenge is for us to balance it and cast away evil things. One thing I do to balance it is to deceive evil ways. For instance in husband-wife relationship. If emotions takes over my rational thinking, Then I'm unknowingly making an extra effort entertaining my ego and do bad things. But with the continuous guidance of my spirit through bible reading and listening gospels, my spirit is uplifted in the process and then I overcome my ego. It's a long process but I'm willing to do it to reach my goal of getting closer to GOD.

There are several men that don't like to talk about money. I had one of them and he had enough and devoice me. I would just let it go for a while. Sometime for a husband reading in a letter is more easier then hear us nagging to them all the time. At least that's what he said to me.. Other thing is put it all in God's hand and he'll deal with it so you don't have to. I hope this works for you. I'll also pray for you and your husband.

I am not married yet, so I don't really know how tough it must be for you to go through the times whenever you and your husband have a disagreement or misunderstanding. What I know is that, it's really difficult to send your message across sometimes when the other party just doesn't want to sit down and talk about it. I have learned that expectation kills relationship so avoid expecting, you might end up disillusioned. Also, temptations are from the devil and trials are from God (James 1:1-18 "Trials and Temptations") - I have learned this from our Bible Study, by the way. I admire you for trying hard to get closer to Jesus. I encourage you to continue your walk with Him. We cannot change people no matter how strongly we want them to change. They can't even change themselves, nor can we change ourselves. Only the Lord can do that. Continue to pray for you and your husband to have a good - better - communication and relationship. Before you talk to your husband about anything, pray and ask the Lord to open his heart and mind so he may listen and understand your point. Also, ask Jesus to give you more peace and love. If your husband yells, it would help if you will not yell back at him. Remember, "in your anger do not sin..do not give the devil a foothold" (Ephesians 4:26-27). ^_^