Dear Mom: Letters for Every Occasion – Divorce - By: John Mark
Dear Mom: Letters for Every Occasion Divorce - By: John Mark
Divorce:
It Hurts
August 5, 2002
Dear Mom:
Tomorrow is dad's 52nd birthday. Wish him a happy birthday for me. Did you get him a present? Is it another tool? Doesn't he own at least one of every tool that God ever gave man a thought to create? I'm sure all he wants is having you and my brothers around together. Family is so important to him.
Speaking of family, it's too bad that your sister is getting a divorce. Jesus reminded a group of us just the other day that it has been God's intention for all married couples to remain married since Adam and Eve. Jesus also reminded us that our all loving and forgiving Father is understanding and tolerant when people find it impossible to stay together; just as He forgives us for any other things we do that go against His original plan for us. Jesus also noted that divorce occurs a great deal more often when people do not believe in His Father or when they do not practice their beliefs in Him.
The apostle Paul, who was also in the group Jesus was talking with, wouldn't even speak about what nonbelievers should do concerning divorce. He only spoke to what believers should do. Paul fervently interjected, as he so often does when he is speaking of the Father that all Christians' sins were taken to the cross with Christ. Therefore, God forgives divorce just as He forgives any other actions we do that fall short of His desires for us. That is to say that people who truly believe that Jesus is the son of God, that He was crucified for our sins, that he died, was buried and rose again to sit at the right hand of the Father, will all have their sins forgiven no matter what sins they have committed.
The world is a tricky place for believers. It's even trickier for non-believers. Satan knows this and will always use people's wants and desires to make them want and desire things they aught not to have.
It is hard to believe with all the distraction and wickedness the world has to offer that any married couples stay together at all. Dad and you certainly had your share of ups and downs. Yet, somehow you always had enough faith in God and enough love for each other that you both were willing to change a little or give in a little rather than continue to hurt one another. I know this sounds easier than it is for people to do especially with two hardheaded individuals like you and dad. No offense, just stating a fact. Really, you two should be very proud of yourselves.
Anyway, your sister's divorce will not only affect you, dad and the boys, but it will be traumatic for her. People who are divorced or in the process of divorcing can be some of the most hurting people in the world and need all the support we can give them. You should intervene and offer your sister prayer and remind her of her salvation through Jesus. If she refuses these than let her know that no matter what happens you will always love her.
Than pray, Pray that she will find God and do what is right in his eyes. Pray that she will come to Jesus and accept the gift of salvation He freely offers to us. Pray that her young son will get through this difficult time. Pray for her husband that he does not become hardened against God, Satan would just love that to happen.
One of the best defenses against Satan is agape love. It is everywhere in heaven. Unfortunately, on earth it is in very short supply. On rare occasions the word is appropriate for a few years even a few decades between people on earth. Yet the true definition demands that it also be forever. Agape love is UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, FOREVER not just when it is convenient.
Agape love must past the test of time. It is the love that means that no matter what you do I will stand by you, support you, and even carry you if I need to FOREVER. During all the arguments we go through, during our bouts with cancer, during the heartaches when children openly disobey you, during the times of unemployment and financial uncertainty. Even during the times when someone you are close to appears to be doing things that are ungodly, unjust, mean and selfish.
Agape love is the kind of love that Jesus showed us by taking OUR sins to the cross. It is agape love you must now show your sister. Let her know that no matter what she does, you will love her unconditionally, forever. I know you can do it. You have shown us time and time again that you can and when you do you make God enormously proud of you.
Love Always
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