Let me greet you in the mighty name of Jesus. I have been reading your column for some years now. I have been having a problem since I was 17 years old and I need your advice. I got pregnant when I was 17, and when I told my child's father, he said he couldn't get anyone pregnant.

I ended up having five children without a father to help me. My last child's father married me because I gave my life to the Lord, but this didn't stop me from having problems. My husband handles me like a dog. He keeps all kinds of women with me. He doesn't show me any respect.

I have attempted to take my life. I took over four dozen pills. Before I did it, I prayed and asked the Lord to forgive me. My family was there talking to me, but I couldn't remember what they said to me. When I went to bed, is like someone was saying to me that my life doesn't belong to me but to God. I have that testimony to tell wherever I go. I wanted to kill myself another time because my husband was stressing me out. He is having sex with all the girls in the district.

I don't want to break my marriage vows. I don't want to get crazy again. Please pray for me! I pray for the mothers and wives of the world who are going through similar problems. I am asking the Lord to help us.

M.H.

Dear M.H.,

Be assured of my prayers. I am glad that you are a Christian. I suggest that you get to love the Psalms. Read a couple of them every day. And as you read them, pray and ask God to strengthen you as you face your daily problems. Don't fret over your husband. God will deal with him in His own time. Continue to go to church and please follow the advice of your doctor. Try to take care of yourself, and may God bless you.

Pastor