Staying Married Through the Storms of Life - Jeff & Sarah Walton

Jeff and Sarah Walton have faced a series of crises that have severely impacted their marriage and family. Their firstborn son developed a mysterious neurological disorder that has resulted in dangerous personality shifts. Sarah has struggled with a degenerative injury to her ankle, leaving her immobile at times. Sarah and the kids had a myriad of aches and pains that were eventually diagnosed as Lyme disease. And Jeff’s demanding 24/7 job was creating too much stress and feelings of abandonment for Sarah. When Jeff quit the job for his family’s sake, they lost half of their income. Since then he’s struggled with on/off unemployment, which has added to their financial stress. The Waltons compare their journey to the Old Testament book of Job, outlining key passages about staying faithful to God despite unexplained suffering. They also encourage couples to turn their woes over to God, rather than blame each other. To find hope even in grieving, knowing that God always cares. And the importance of waiting upon the Lord.
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[@veronicak1752]

"Building a wall is emotional, building bridges is spiritual."

[@joyceemartinez18]

So powerful 🙏🏽💕

[@leilanijohnson2692]

Wonderful message! Thank you for sharing your testimony of relying on and turning to Christ through the storms of marriage. Takeaways, stop relying on our spouse for comfort and Christ walks with us in our individual suffering and trials so He is the one that can relate to and heal us. Loved watching this and wish you two and your family the best moving forward in Christ. 💕

[@14swalts]

Thank you so much for listening and for your encouragement!

[@marievelasquez1603]

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[@KevinHalloran]

Praise God for Jeff and Sarah's testimony!

[@bosiboribosibori4438]

This is a great couple sticking together through thick and thin…. That’s how couples should be

[@timothyaure9602]

Storms of life are just there, we live in a fallen world. Building that house on the rock is imperative. Understanding comes by living out those Words. "Faith Days", patience- long suffering, self control- perseverance" all of these fruits are developed in these testing storms of life. Prayer, Pressing on to know the God of the Word by seeking Him in His Word. Learning the ins and outs of our partners nature and how to best pull together. That's what Love is all about. Thanks for sharing real life marriages. 👍🤔😐

[@jennypalayatha2346]

Wow this program has been amazing to hear how powerful the lord is and hw he has helped this family thru really installs alot of hope.🙏🙏

[@candace5587]

Yes I relate! Yes! Thank you Jesus for this encouraging message! ❤ There is hope!!

[@sandrafagan8693]

Wow I'd love this book for my adult children wonderful couple ..

[@abigailalli9144]

What a great message from both Sarah and Jeff. I've bought the book and let me tell you, it's so encouraging and transparent. I'm learning so much. Love from the UK

[@mariapaumen2151]

Life can be so hard, but letting the Lord intervene is the best decision; thanks so much for sharing

[@AnnaliseTull]

I love these conversations! Thank you so much for putting them out there to encourage Christians in their walk with Christ and others around them

[@christianderryberry4169]

What a great interview today. Tears shed in the rocky and uncertain places in my marriage right now. I appreciate prayer for my husband and I as he has suffered a stroke. Still navigating thru the storm with the precious Lord’s help and healing touch on our lives. I love Focus on the Family. ❤️ 😊

[@focusonthefamily]

Thanks for sharing, friend. We're so sorry to hear about your situation. If you feel it'll be helpful, we'd like to encourage you to call us at 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT) to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you.) In the meantime, please know you're in our prayers. May the Lord touch your husband with His healing hand and fill you both with His peace even in the midst of this painful circumstances. Blessings!

[@sharonstansberry8365]

Prayers

[@missysmith215]

Helpful in understanding my own marriage...we don't communicate well....especially since our daughter died 18yrs ago...we are so different in our belief in tbe Lord.....pray daily. Thank you 😊

[@lori-anwentling6027]

Amazing timing and so applicable and so encouraging

[@WaldenSpawn]

Just bought the book, this couple really resonated with me as a man with a stressful job

[@DebiGoinsBDA]

Thank you for being so open and honest in sharing your story. It was refreshing.

[@stephaniethompson7995]

Wow, their story really encouraged me.. I am very grateful for this

[@gretchenv4647]

WONDERFUL guidance!!!! Thank You All So Much for this helpful video 😊💕💕💕💕

[@Plans4YouJer2911]

Thank You Jim for sharing the tough balance of work and family Could see and hear and feel Jeff sadness of his past decisions She and I are both self-employed Five hours apart At this point, for last several years ... the road does not go both ways, the phone calls don't go both ways, the texting does not go both ways She says I need to fix my "dysfunctions " or we need to divorce At this point, honestly ... I have done most of the traveling since we met 9 years ago Not sure how it will end Told her I didn't want a divorce When she came up to my place to meet with the pastor and his wife along with me She never even came to my place She went to stay with an old girlfriend and co worker from a previous job she held in my area😢😢😢

[@shannonclaire7800]

I love listening too everything about marriage and love this channel

[@pattydietz5255]

Great segment! You have a powerful story. I had no clue. Wishing you many blessings in the days & years ahead!

[@suefriesen1161]

I love to listen to both of you,only through Christ in us and working trough us it is possible to have victory through our difficult times

[@lizzymichaels]

Thank you focus on the family for this ❤

[@samanthapetrulak4200]

Love this so much! Just bought your book! Can't wait to be encouraged for the tough times that we all know come through the years. 😊

[@jenghopegrace6560]

Definately relate on their story😔 Thank you for sharing and definately will get the book❤️😘🙏 #lovelisteningonFocusonFamily❤️ #Godbless

[@hannymary83]

Please Lord aid my marriage. Continue to help us communicate but help my husband feel right again in his mind.

[@anavenegas7826]

Very valuable!!! God’s help

[@isabelleleopold3655]

Even so much harder when your husband doesn't know Jesus.

[@kenklee4]

Jeff kinda looks like Kirk Cousins (Viking’s QB)

[@helenacena2709]

I communicate what I expect but he would always do otherwise

[@FB.RocksannROUW]

Duck duck go...sea salt vitamin c remedy.... also use iodine daily.

[@manichandra7391]

Could I get a copy of this book?

[@laurens8623]

JESUS HEALS ANKLES TOO