What do you think about Christians and Divorce? watch this before you judge.
Do you judge people who have either divorced or going through separation as a Christian? The popular story of a beloved sister Barbara Ofori who was shot by her husband who is a pastor was in the news not long ago. We are Christians but could it have been avoided? Let our pastors please advice us if we need to dutifully stay as expected no matter what or when should we cry out and run for our dear lives? I met Laurelle in my former Church in London (Divine Restoration Mission, Dagenham) as she came to minister along few other guest speakers during our youth conference. Out of all speakers, she was the only one whose divorce wasn’t because of the usual ‘adultery’ And I was amazed at her boldness.
As at that time, the effect of the stress was visible all over her body and I just sat looking at her and wondering… why should she have to go through this? then again.. I thought we are not supposed to divorce… then again I began to feel for divorcees as the church looks at them as if they have done the abominable.. but again thinking of Barbara Ofori.. if she were to be my sister… how would I take it? if she had ran away long ago.. maybe we will still have her around. My sister, my brother, what are you going through in marriage that is life threatening. Not only women. Men too. Please ‘shine your eyes’ if need be and seek Gods direction. Mistakes do happen sometimes and God is a God of a second chance.
I am not advocating for divorce (do not get me wrong) but lets be still and listen to God at each step all the way. Seek God, seek counselling and do not try to compare your marriage with others. Often, people do not tell you the truth of the happy faces. It may be staged because ‘how will people take it, I am a pastor’s wife?’ ‘I am a Sunday school teacher’ ‘I am a Bishop’s wife’ Lastly, please do not judge. Be a good listener and pray for people. If your marriage is working, its not because you are a genius, its Gods mercy. Pray for people going though stuffs in life: single mothers, divorcees and those yet to marry. God help us all.
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True talk, is only the person who is wearing the shoe of divorce that knows where it is paining him/her
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Thanks for sharing. There are so many marriages where things are not working between the couple yet, they are together more because of people’s expectations than for their own sanity.
My advice always: Get Out of a pain filled marital relationship before you end up an emotional wreck.
Very true ma. Thanks so much for your comment.
Marriage can’t work on it own, it takes the two to work things out. Let the church be more proactive in preparing youths for marriage. Many entered without knowing fully what it takes and what it means to be married. What filled there mind is that marriage is all about sex, having children and buying gifts for your spouse.
For marriage to work it takes a lot of commitment and work from the two people involved. Professionals go for trainings, even pastor attend training and conferences to shapen and to improve themselves. But in marriage institution how many couples budget for training or will like to pay for marriage seminar or coaching. Even the one organise in the church people stil refuse to attend.
We live in a dangerous time, we must be ready to walk the talk. God be with the single parents and those fighting for their marriage.
Thank you so much Pastor Beloved for your contribution. We look forward to hosting you on our show to talk about your new book that can be bought right here
God bless you. Amen to your prayers for our youths and for single parents.