I have been on a very intense spiritual journey. My husband is an atheist, we were both raised Catholic and even though I had a belief in God, my faith was never important until 2 years ago. I started going back to Church, praying and sought out spiritual direction from a very wise priest.
I eventually asked my husband to seek an annulment of his first marriage so that we could get our marriage blessed and I could once again receive the sacraments. He refused. Needless to say, it was an enormous struggle between the 2 of us. I felt my spiritual life was at a standstill and my marriage was in serious peril. I continued praying, participated in Eucharistic adoration and became more involved in my Church even though my husband hated every minute of it. I couldn't even bring home a Church bulletin without him becoming angry.
One evening after my husband told me our marriage was over, I went to our bedroom and cried for over an hour. I begged the Lord to help my husband. I clearly heard the Lord ask me "What is it you want?" I said, "For my husband to find you." He said, "What will you give?" I said, "My life." I instantly stopped crying and felt a great sense of peace.
It's been a struggle, but my husband did eventually fill out the paperwork for the annulment. We found out about a month ago that it was approved, it just needs to be ratified by another diocese and then a final letter will be sent to us confirming it is complete.
It is very clear to me that God not only spoke to me that night, but has been guiding me all along. He called me back to Him, is continuing to call me, shaping and molding me and clearly is changing my husband's heart. I have great faith that one day my husband will accept the Lord and we can worship Him together.
How great is our God!