A Godly Wife and a Worldly Husband:: Can the Marriage Work?

By Patricia A. Berry

An affair, drugs & alcohol use, gambling and wicked in-laws, all of which takes place in this unequally yoked marriage. You will learn how a godly wife balances church and her marriage to her worldly husband.

The couple faces many adversities when the husbands worldly ways causes him to have an affair. Meanwhile, the in-laws use this to interfere in the marriage.

The wife is saved, born again and walks in her calling as a preacher. The husband accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior; however, he still lives a life of sin. Including drugs, alcohol use and gambling. Nevertheless, he does attend church, and acknowledges his ways.

Take this journey through the marriage of a saved woman who is married to a worldly man. Will their marriage sustain throughout the worldly adversities?

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Nov 25, 2015
• ISBN: 9781496928405

Patricia A. Berry

About Prophet/Evangelist Patricia A. Berry Mrs. Patricia A. Berry was born in Molena Ga. She is the Chief Executive Officer and Entrusted Servant of Free Spirit Ministry International Inc. She is a substitute Teacher for Henry County Public School in McDonough Ga. She is a woman who has a passion for preaching God’s words. Her mission is to use her testimony to draw others to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She is the seventh of ten children. She is married to a wonderful man whom she considers her soul mate. They live in McDonough, Ga. She is the mother of four children, a daughter, three sons, and seven grandchildren. She graduated from Mansfield Business College in Charleston South Carolina in 1993 where she receives a diploma as a Medical Transcription Specialist. She also attended AIU for Fashion Design. In addition, she is a student at Point University pursuing an AA degree in Christian Ministry. This is her first novels; however, her upcoming book projects includes “Falling Prey to the System” and “I Have a Testimony.”

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A

GODLY WIFE

and A

WORLDLY

HUSBAND

CAN THE MARRIAGE WORK?

Patricia A. Berry

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Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgment

Introduction

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

DEDICATION

I dedicate A Godly Wife and a Worldly Husband, Can the Marriage Work? First and foremost to The father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. To my Late Mother Jewel Alberta Hughley, and my late sister Inell Hughley-Willis. For always believing in me and encouraging me by saying, I can do anything I put my mind to with the help of the good Lord. They truly believed in me.

To my children Pakeshia, Terry, Kleo, and Shane for always telling me I am a good mother. And for correcting me when I error. In addition, they call me blessed.

Last but never least to my wonderful husband Paul J. Berry who supports me in whatever I decide to do. Thank you baby for your support.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I want to start by thanking God the father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit for inspiring me to write my first novel. Moreover, for making all things possible in my life.

I would like to express my gratitude to the people who have helped and supported me throughout the writing of my first novel. I am especially grateful to my husband Paul J. Berry for the financial support and for being patient with me. For putting up with the long hours day and night as I took time away from him to complete this novel.

A special thanks to all the prayer warriors that prayed for me as I worked on this assignment

I wish to thank my father for being a great listener as I shared my desires with him to become an Author.

Very special thanks to my niece for editing, proofreading and all the great advice she gave me to help complete my novel.

Thanks to Eddie Mayfield, and Freedom Fighter Productions for the photos and the design of my book cover. Thanks to Author House Publisher and all those that assist me in producing my first novel.

Finally yet importantly, I want to thank my children for pushing me into my destiny. In addition, thanks to my family and friends who motivated me.

INTRODUCTION

What is an unequally yoked marriage? Are you in one? If so, you can learn how a godly wife and a worldly husband has been married for years. The wife is spirit filled who battles with the worldly adversities due to her choice of marring a worldly man. The marriage goes through a whirlwind of problems when the husband spends his time indulging in worldly activities. The wife spends her time attending church; reading the Bible; and consistently praying for her husband and their marriage, only to find out no matter how much she prays the marriage still goes through a substantial amount of pressure. Read and learn if this marriage is unequally yoked or is the husband just not born again.

Have you every wondered if a marriage between a Godly Wife and a Worldly Husband could work? You will learn how to sustain in the mist of adversities of an unequally yoke marriage. You will discover a way in which to pray, forgive, trust and depend on God. This book was written in hopes that many would also be lead by the Holy Spirit to tell their story. The author has her own personal experiences of what its like to be in this type of marriage.

CHAPTER 1

T wenty years ago, Tiffany met a man name Moe. They were twenty-four years old at the time. They spent time together as often as they could. As they were getting to know one another, they begin developing strong feelings for one another. However, the two of them were not sure what they wanted from the relationship. Though the feelings were strong, commitment seemed to be an issue. Tiffany noticed Moe was kind hearted and he was a giver. He would always take care of Tiffany and her children. Moe would always take Tiffany on dates, especially out to eat. That was his favorite thing t o do.

During the times they spent together, they had sex only twice in six years. Again, Tiffany was not trying to make much out of the relationship. She could not have a more serious relationship with Moe because he was a major drug dealer. He was in and out of jail for selling cocaine. Each time he got out, they would always go on dates or meet at the club. They were always glad to see one another. Whenever Tiffany would go to the club, she would look to see if Moe’s car was there. If his car were there, she would ask someone to go get him to come to the door. Tiffany would get Moe to pay her way in the club along with her friends. Moe was a big show off, and a big spender. He loved to flash his money. Most of the time Moe would pay with large bills and he would tell the person on the door to give Tiffany the change. Moe’s favorite place in the club was in the back standing right next to the bar.

Moe was very handsome and dressed very well. Whenever he and Tiffany would make eye contact they would immediately embrace one another, regardless if they had dates are not. There was definitely some chemistry between the two of them. However, they did not further the relationship. They remained friends. Although Moe was a drug dealer, Tiffany saw something in him that no one else could see. Moe had already served time for his first charge of selling cocaine. Many people saw him as a no good, never going to be anything type of man. Regardless of what others thought about Moe, Tiffany was impressed by his charm, compassion, and interesting conversation. He made her laugh and she truly enjoyed Moe’s company.

In December 1989, Tiffany moved to Wisconsin. She would come home periodically, and during this time, she would spend time with Moe. After several years in Wisconsin, Tiffany received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. About thirty days after being saved, she moved back to her hometown. Tiffany was not able to see Moe much during this time because she was now in a relationship. One year later, Tiffany received news that Moe had been sentenced to life in prison for selling cocaine. He was the first person in Hillsborough, County to receive life for selling cocaine. An additional twenty years was added on to his sentence for selling in a specific area. Though the news was bad, Tiffany did not allow it to affect her in anyway. She went on with her life because she and Moe were not in an exclusive relationship. She did not feel obligated to be there for him. At that time, Tiffany thought life meant forever. She thought that Moe would surely die in prison. Tiffany felt that she would never see him again. She did not want to waste time on a dead end relationship.

Two years had passed when Tiffany got a call from Moe asking her to come see him. She was excited and went to see him as soon as she could. Tiffany visited Moe two times while he was in prison and accepted one phone call. They never wrote letters to one another. Despite Moe being in prison, the chemistry remained between the two of them. Chemistry meant nothing with Moe being in prison. Tiffany continued with her life. She eventually got married and move to another city.

CHAPTER 2

H er marriage was over after four years and her divorce was in motion. By now, Moe had served ten years and was released. During this time, Tiffany did not know that Moe was home. She found out eight months after his release that he was home. Tiffany’s daughter saw Moe at a sports club. She told her mother that she had seen Moe, but Tiffany did not think much about it at that time. June of that year, Tiffany started thinking about Moe unexpectedly. He was on her mind very heavy, which led to an attempt to contact him. Tiffany called her daughter and asked for Moe’s son number. Tiffany’s daughter gave her the number. However, when Tiffany called the number she asks to speak to Moe’s son, and he said, "This is not my son, this is his