April 16, 2008

Taking Constructive Action

One of the sad realities is that many married individuals have allowed themselves to be pulled into an emotional or physical relationship with someone else. They reason, “I know God hates divorce, but this relationship is so loving. We are able to communicate with such freedom and understanding. It feels like we were meant for each other.”

So, they divorce their spouse and marry their new lover. What they do not know is that 75% of those kinds of marriages will end in divorce. Their children are devastated and they have complicated their lives forever. Research indicates that people are not happier five years after divorce and re-marriage. Why not choose God’s way and seek reconciliation?

Today's A Growing Marriage Daily content has been written by Dr. Gary Chapman and is based on the book Hope for the Separated by Dr. Gary Chapman. Published by Moody Publishers, copyright 2005. Used by permission.