Most likely, your parents' divorce made you deeply sad, or angry, or resentful, or conflicted, or confused, or cynical of marriage--or all of the above. One thing it certainly didn't do is make you happy. At least, not in the long run. You may have felt relieved that the arguing was over, but deep down, your heart was grieved.
So, here are some things that will help you handle your parents' divorce:
1) Talk to God about all of your feelings. And I mean ALL of your feelings. Why? Well, first of all, because God already knows how you feel about your parents' divorce, and second, God loves it when you vent to Him. Yes, vent!
The Psalmist David in the Bible was one of the best venters I know. He poured out his heart to God. He told God when he was sad, when he was afraid, and when he was confused. He even let God know it when he was angry with Him.
This is one of the reasons God called David "a man after His own heart." You see, David was real with God. He was honest and transparent with Him.
2) Forgive your parents for getting a divorce. Forgiving those who hurt us is, perhaps, the most important thing you can do in life. You see, bitterness will keep you a prisoner to your hurt, while forgiveness will free you from your hurt.
3) Pray for your parents. If they do not know Jesus, pray that they will come to know Him. If they do know Him, pray that He will heal them of the hurt they, too, have suffered from the divorce.
4) Ask God to give you wisdom when the time comes to choose your own husband. God says that He will gladly and generously give us wisdom. All we have to do is ask Him for it (James 1: 5).
"Your past does not equal your future."
~ Dr. MaryAnn Diorio |
5) Pray for your future spouse. It is not too soon to start praying for the person God wants you to marry. Pray that he or she will love and follow Jesus. Pray that he or she will be a good spouse to you and a good parent to the children God will give you.
Remember: the past does not equal the future. Just because your parents got divorced does not mean you will get divorced. So, don't be afraid to get married. Just be sure that you marry the person God chooses for you.
What, in your opinion, should a married couple do to avoid divorce? Please post your answers in the comment box below. Thanks!
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