The truth about separation.

 

Separation and Divorce does not just effect the said couple, it does not just effect the kid's, the families the friends. It effects anyone who looks up to the said couple, anyone who has taken that second glance and thought, they have it all together. Separation signifies the loss of hope and trust for the future and all future relationships. without the example of success who do singles look to for hope in Relationships?

Have you ever looked at a [married] couple and thought, yep they're meant to be together.
Have you ever idealised their relationship, thinking it is perfect or completely honest or they have a good communication.

Have you ever had that friend who seems to have found 'true love'.

I have a couple of really great married friends that would check all the above boxes... so that's why today as i heared one of my married friends have separated it really shattered my insides, so bad i felt sick.

The hardest thing is realising that even the most perfect of couples have problems.
I would've considered this [christian] couple as ones that would grow old together but today i think i was hurt beyond belief to find out the opposite.

Having my own parents in the midst of a divorce, has made this situation hit particularly close to home. At the time when i am seeking an example of good godly relationships i find brokenness and pain around every corner.

How do i recover hope that the sanctity of marriage still exists, the promise of forever still hold's fast and that a vow of through sickness and health richness and poorness remains?

I know full well that my God is a God of restoration, He is a God of hope, He is a God of peace, He is a God of honor and commitment.

And sometimes the promises laid out in the bible is the only words of hope i hear, and God's unconditional Love is the only example of a never ending union. but that is enough.