My Daily Devotional

God can Heal Broken Families

“Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes 9:9

The statistics tell us that in today’s society that as many as 40% of all marriages end in divorce. Under God’s plan this is not the way that families are designed to function, as marriage is to be a godly union that is everlasting, joy filled and a place where children are taught good family values, which they will pass on to future generations. Family is where members can turn when they need guidance or comfort. I have counseled many families that have been broken by divorce, and everyone is hurt, especially when children are involved. It is in times such as these, that we can take comfort in the scriptures that say that Jesus is a father to the fatherless, and the Holy Spirit a comfort to the hurting. I believe that God wraps His love and strength around His children during these hard times. I have always encouraged people in this situation to trust God and turn to Him during this difficult time. It is important that the children see our faith in God lived out. There are many difficulties that are involved, and feelings are destroyed and shattered. Natural instinct tells us that during hard times such as divorce, we are prone to produce emotions of bitterness, rage, sorrow and anger. But as believers we are given something greater, as the God that holds the universe in His hands is big enough to carry you and your children through the hard times. I would encourage any of you that are going through a situation like this, to ask God to minister to you, and give you wisdom and guidance, and heal your broken spirit. There is nothing that is impossible with God, and though you may think that your world is falling apart, God is there with you, walking beside you and if you continue to have faith and trust in Him, He can provide healing.

(Many of my readers have asked if my Daily Devotionals have been published and if they could purchase them. The Devotionals I am posting are from My Daily Devotional Volume III which was published in 2009 and can be purchased at amazon.com or from me at robbrock@comcast.net)