Week 11 Post

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 Should I Keep Trying to Work It Out? Sacred and Secular Perspectives on the Crossroads of Divorce



Chapter 8


Many couples feel that when their relationship is on the back burner they are in need of a divorce. When in reality, they need to consider that life isn't always sunshine and rainbows. I love talking about this topic because I know how good it feels to really work hard to get to that break through. And I promise you it WILL come! If you or someone you know is going through a hard marriage, unless their husband/wife is physically/mentally abusing them in any way, they should continue to work together as a team. Having a disagreement is a part of life. 


A quote from this chapter that stood out to me was: 

"Some divorces are necessary and just, and may actually serve to clarify the moral boundaries of marriage by identifying behavior that seriously violates marriage covenants. But both spiritual principles and secular learning should motivate us to do all we can to keep our marital covenants. If we find ourselves at the crossroads of divorce, the best path usually is to seek divine help to change course and repair the marriage."


I really love the point this quote makes about divorce. If you really need to sort something out that has been an issue for a while, then it's not bad to ask for help at all. I want to leave this blog post with that invitation to you. And remember, you can do this! 

That's all for this week and I hope you have a great week! 

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