I have attached a link below that you can go to in order to check out current divorce rates in the US. The numbers show that 6.8 (per 1000) marry, and 3.6 (per 1000) divorce. According to those numbers, the divorce rate in the US is at 53%, an alarming number, particularly if you read what Jesus says about divorce…
Matthew 19:7-10
It is better not to marry if the end result is divorce. Yes. Marriage is a 24/7 job. It takes time and effort and commitment. It takes tolerance and understanding and communication. It takes love. True love.
These are the things that young people, and some older people, need to hear. Modern day culture has us wrapped up in the immediate future of how we can feel good now, and let tomorrow take care of itself. That is a dangerous view to take. One that leads to certain pain and decay of all relationships in our lives.
In speaking to a young person yesterday, I found that they were on the verge of making a decision to take the easy way out and not do what they really wanted to do, simply because it was going to be difficult. I was able to share with him the value of being able to stand strong in a difficult situation and continue to do what is right, even if it is extremely difficult, because it is the right thing to do.
I am praying for him now. I hope he chooses to battle. The benefits are going to be incredible.
Lord, we come to you now as humble believers and followers of your word. Lord, help us to drop the chains that bind us to this world and the false happiness that it pretends to offer. Help us to see that you have given us the way out of the pain and suffering that this world shoves in our face daily. We know that by seeking you, that our eyes will turn from searching, to knowing your greatness and glory. Father, we love you and we thank you for the incredible gift of Salvation. Strengthen us to walk through the lifelong process of Sanctification. We love you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Shalom.
DK
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