*'I hate divorce'...says the Lord,God of Israel... (Malachi 2:16a)*
God hates divorce is one of the most quoted scripture about mariage and its break up.Again, the subject of divorce is one of the most controversial subjects especially with its attendant issue of remarriage which is still raging.
The message God gave me on this is to look at the issue from its base. For the many unmarried and those already in it, the Lord wants us to join him in making this declaration- *Let Us Hate Divorce*
To hate divorce, it all starts from choosing the right partner. Easier said than done?...Guess that is your thought. Truthfully, it is difficult knowing who the right partner is especially in today's world. You don't know what is going to happen. One of the complex beings are humans.They can change in the most dramatic fashions. It makes you wonder whether it is the same person you've known or lived with for years.
With all these practical precautions, I believe if we will wait upon God, in prayer, in our watch, in listening to him, in ordering our steps and making the right moves; the same God who hates divorce will lead us to the *right imperfect partner* where no matter the hue and cry, divorce will not be an option. I believe people getting ready to get married should be prepared to pour their hearts and souls to each other. #Sincerety
If there is nothing to hide and you are in it for the unending haul, discuss the subject of divorce even before marriage.Tell yourselves- This means both of us are not going to do the things that raises the divorce flag. And that when there are traces of it, either partner are and will be prepared to forgive and fight to save the marriage. This is among talking about other things like how you will keep the marriage fresh all the time. As partners, let us join hands with God and say-We Hate Divorce!...This also works!
Beloved, no matter the situation, how long you have waited and the many failing relationships, do not be pressurised into going into a marriage that is broken right from the onset. Noone is encouraged to stay in a killing relationship or that there shouldn't be a legitimate divorce window even as the Bible seemingly suggest; however, to you and that marriage that is falling apart, have both of you done enough to work it out?...exhausted all possible avenues?...
I believe *a lot of marriages(emphasis)* need a work through and not a break out especially with the many reasons we hear today. _(Either they were not dealt before marriage which is key, or there are petty lingering matters to iron out or both are just not prepared to work it out)_
Of course, the statistics are alarming but there are also many good lasting marriages out there to learn from. Can we, especially the ones now, enter into the marriage institution with a *Hate Divorce mentality.* We can get it right!...We can get the right partner!...We can stay in it forever and we will by that hate divorce as God has originally willed it for us all.(Matt.19:8b)
SO I SAY: LET US HATE DIVORCE!
*PRAYER:Lord, Help us to have lasting and exemplary marriages.*
