Do you think it will ever change?

Last night Jessica asked me "Do you ever think there will be a change in Christians getting a divorce?" Yes and no. We live in a world of sin and often as Christians we don't even confront our own sin, which leads to repentance and realizing God's sovereign grace. There has got to be a radical change in our churches and communities about divorce, marriage and relationships in general. I went on to talk about the need for understanding, teaching, and modeling of healthy relationships.

Let's face it, we have all been an emotional train wreck at some point in our life. Where did you go? Who did you turn to? Was there a relationship in your life you could find support and empathy? I am not convinced that people know how to handle his or her emotions and become self aware of the deeper pain and issue of our need for a Savior. We turn to many various forms of sin to mask our emotional pain and the veneer of healing. Unfortunately because our hurts happen through relationships, we put walls to the healing that comes from relationships.

There must be a change in our churches across the nation to become a place of wounded healers. A place were we do not simply wipe the tears away and add on "I'll pray for you." Seems like to me there are people who desire relationships within our church walls, but few who reciprocate.

I desire community. I desire a place for wounded healers. I desire for a change in Christian marriages. I desire to be in relationship with God and others.

What are your thoughts about the Christian divorce rate?


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