Divorce is one of the most life altering things that can happen to a person. You made a promise before God to stay devoted to your spouse through sickness and health. Until death do you part. But there are some things that are worth divorcing over. Even God knows that. So whether you’re going through a breakup or an actual divorce here is some advice to help you through this tough emotional time.
Ezekiel 13:23 NIV
“‘I will save my people from your hands. And then you will know that I am the Lord.’”
You may feel like your world is ending right now but that doesn’t mean it is. You are just going through a rough time and I want to be there for you. I want to help you understand that divorce is not the end of your devotion to God or Myself. You can even use your faith to get through this horrible time. You are blessed in so many ways and that can help you get through even the toughest situations.
God doesn’t take divorce lightly and neither should you. You have to be absolutely sure that you aren’t just giving up on your marriage or any other relationship because things are tough. Every relationship goes through rough stages where you will have to dig deep and learn to change yourself to become a better version of yourself. Breaking up or getting a divorce just because things are difficult is not good in God’s eyes. You need to work on yourself and your relationship if you want to find lasting love and happiness. That is why I created marriage, so that man and woman can become stronger together. As iron sharpens iron so a man and a woman encourage growth in one another.
Of course adultery is the one reason to leave someone. If they cannot remain faithful to you it proves that their love isn’t pure and genuine. You need to have true love in your relationships, whether it’s with a partner, a spouse or even friends. You are called to love other people as much as you love yourself. All relationships deserve truth and devotion as their basis. I am devoted to you and your journey through life and in the same way you need to be devoted to yourself and others in your life. Once a partner or friend breaks that trust it’s a clear sign that they are not good for you and your walk with Me. If a partner causes you to lose faith in Me then it will only lead to unhappiness. And My goal for you is to be happy.
You may have chosen your current partner because you were feeling insecure and they offered you a safe haven at the time. You were so taken by them that you didn’t realize that you were being fooled. A lot of predators use duress to find a partner. They say all the right things at all the right times to catch you in their web of lies and deceit. I don’t wish for you or anyone to be stuck in a cycle of lies and deceit. It’s okay to leave someone like that. They never had your best interests at heart in the first place.
It’s very easy to tell when someone is physically abusive. That’s when their anger gets the better of them and they start acting out in physical ways to try and control you. This can include anything from throwing things at you to physically harming you. God loves you enough to want you to be safe and loved in your relationship. He wants you to have a loving and caring home. My wish for you is to have a safe, peaceful and happy home. Abuse is a thief of all of that. I do not look on abuse lightly. If you find yourself in a physically abusive relationship God understands that you need to leave that partner.
God also understands that abuse isn’t always physical. Sometimes you can be gaslit into believing that you are unworthy as a human being. That nobody else will love you the way you deserve to be loved. But God wants you to know that you deserve the best love there is. If you are ever in doubt that you are loved and worthy, know that I love you no matter how down you feel about who you are. You are worthy. I knew when I created you that the world needed you in all of your uniqueness. No one will take your place in My heart. You are My child and I love you.
Your relationship with Me should serve as the guide to what you do and don’t deserve in a marriage. Love is supposed to be kind and graceful. It shouldn’t be built on lies and deceit. If you find yourself trapped in a marriage or relationship that no longer has space for true love you should get out. God will not condemn you for choosing a better partner for yourself. We all make mistakes and you don’t have to keep on living with your mistakes. God will forgive you if you let go of toxic relationships that don’t stand a chance in the long run. He will lead you to the right person for you if you trust Him with it. He wants your relationship on earth to glorify God in heaven. Above all else He wants you to be happy.
John 10:10 ESV
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”