But for Christians whose marriages are crumbling around them, the need for helpful, Biblical resources is a must. · also has a helpful resource page on the topic · For more practical articles, see Crosswalk’s Divorce and Remarriage channel SEE ALSO: Wives, This 'Harmless' Sin Isn't So Harmless Further sources and resources on grounds for divorce: It can be hard to know where to begin after divorce. Avoid making any other major life decisions until you’re able to process your divorce. Find your people –- join support groups, ministries and find wise counselors to walk with you as you heal from this loss.
Every year my church hosted a singles retreat in Destin, Florida on Labor Day weekend.
It was the first year I went, and even though it was for singles, I was dating someone at the time, a man previously married. My boyfriend and I spent time together, but we weren’t inseparable like you might think.
Table of Contents: SEE ALSO: Is it Possible to be Humble and Use Social Media? The First Steps a Christian Should Take after Divorce 2. Dealing with Difficult Family Dynamics after Divorce 4. You need to be able to grieve your loss and deal with the aftermath of your divorce before you can come close to healing.
A Brief Overview: What Does the Bible Say about Divorce? This means owning your part in the process, owning your emotions and finding a supportive community that will offer Biblical counsel as you go.
You can back off, take your time, and still make progress in the relationship.
And if and when you marry, you will be glad you waited. I’m on a campaign for myself and other wives in 2016 to memorize more scripture, because this is one of the best ways to arm ourselves with truth. Is staying pure until marriage impossible these days? Actually, Jacob waited for Rachel for seven years (see Genesis 29).
Dealing with your feelings is a huge step of the process.
i writer Betsy St Amant writes this about the initial feelings you may experience after your marriage ends.
Today as I listen to single women tell their stories about dating divorced men, I remember my experience well.