Preventing Divorce
Are you completely secure in your marriage relationship? Do you think there is the slightest possibility that the marriage could end one day, with either one or both of you giving up on it? Believe it or not, some couples aren’t sure whether or not their spouse is in the marriage to stay. There are a number of different things that can result in an insecure marriage, and ultimately lead to that nasty little word….DIVORCE
Does this word ever make an appearance when you and your spouse have an argument, disagreement, or fight? Is it occasionally said or thrown out as a possibility during those really bad, knock-down drag-out fights? Unfortunately, if this word is coming up at all, it’s planting the seeds of potential marriage failure. The solution is simple, just leave that word out of your vocabulary all together, there is absolutely no place for it when attempting to have a Godly marriage.
Ephesians 4:29-31 says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”
If you have kids, put yourself in their shoes and try to imagine what they feel like when they hear the word divorce. What kind of fear, anxiety, stress, and worry could THEY possibly be feeling when they hear their parents bring up divorce? Or even just when they sense (kids are very perceptive) the tension between husband and wife? I know, I was one of these kids.
Don’t wait until tomorrow…Start serving your spouse today!
