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I just feel so overwhelmed and TERRIFIED (for my children's lives..) of the spiritual battle we are in. My Marriage is crumbling to pieces and has been ever since we said "I do"... but my husband... I don't think he will ever let me leave. He wouldn't sign divorce papers when we where separated ... but a lot of counsiing later I am realizing he is the same man... just better at hiding things/lying. And it makes me think... Why am I so worried about our marriage? there is a spiritual war going on!!! I want my children to know the Lord and follow him... which seems impossible in this fallen world we are living in... I just am afraid for my children being betrayed and falling into a very bad world. It makes my marriage seem like why even care about that anymore? I pray for my husband constantly... and thats seems to be all I can do... I feel like our future in heaven with the Lord is more important than him cheating on me here on earth... I want him to be saved... but I cant do that myself... Is my way of thinking right now crazy? am I making any sense? does anyone agree? staying with this cheating liar... praying for him... but at the same time putting up with it because I dont want him to have our children by himself (if we were to have 50/50 custody) and raise them in his ways... I would rather have us all be together so I can teach them the right things and hopefully be a good example to my husband so we can all be saved... I fear for the lives living in this world... 

I'm glad that you have been to counseling and you may need to go again.  If you are depressed it can affect how you perceive the situation.

Every situation is different, so no one else can really tell you exactly the right answer to a complicated situation. 
Remember to act according to your values to find contentment and bring glory to God.
God looks after his children.  We have to have some faith that he will continue to look after your children.  As long as your children are not being neglected or abused, there is great hope that the love and support that you show them will get them through.
God bless you for being a faithful parent.

Have you read 'Love must be tough' by James Dobson?   This was a life-changing book for me.

My advice is to look deep inside your heart and ask what does GOD want you to do?  Human logic would say, 'ditch him, run, provide a secure home for your children' but God's wisdom usually has a very different persepctive.   

There are some 'non-negotiables' though and you do need to create boundaries.   If he is cheating on you (and sorry, I don't know your story) then you need to put a firm boundary in place and not sleep with him.  If he is hurting you or the children physically, then I would say you need to leave and make sure you are safe.  If he is verbally or emotionally abusing you, then you need to devise strategies that let him know you simply will not tolerate it.   Reading the Dobson book will help you do that.

I think it's all about boundaries.  People often think that they can win round a failing spouse by simply loving them and effectively being a doormat.  But it doesn't work like that....real love is tough, real love has respect for itself.  It is not angry or condeming but it says, 'I love you, I want to be with you, but I will NOT let you treat me badly'.   And then you prove that you mean what you say, by your actions.

However, I don't know your story and I don't know what he is doing to you - so this might not really apply.  I would say though, that the answers are often in your own heart and are to be found, in quiet times with God.  Do you feel that God is not allowing you to give up on this?  Does he confirm that through people, things, verses?   If you really believe that God wants you to do this (and you're not mistaking that for the voice of Fear!), then keep walking the path sister.

Gracey has given some good advise. Staying with a man who repeatedly cheats lies and decieves, will not do your children any good. If the head of the home is living suich a sinful lifestyle, then the family wont be spiritually protected, and what reason does he have to stop if you continue to remain with him?? In your place I would give him a choice. Stay there and stop all cheating and lying, or go live and apart until such time as he is willing to stop. You are enabling his behavior by doing nothing about it. He is not having to face the conseqenses of his actions if you let him walk all over you. The children would be far better living with you alone, and maybe seeing him weekends or something.

I like Gracey's advice. As in any situation if You refer books for help You'll get more than You desire.  Self analysis will help You get a way out.
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