Daily Devotional

HEALING AND DIVINE NURTURE FOR THE DIVORCED

August 8

eloved, when some Christian experiences a divorce it is often sad and very hurtful. This is especially true for the Christian who did not ask for the hurt and trouble involved in the separation. For that Christian your Father in Heaven makes powerful preparations to nurture, heal and give the promise of hope for a secure tomorrow. The first thought may be "how can I make? You must answer your own question by saying: ^“For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name;" (Isaiah 54:5a) You must remember that the confusion and war between you and your spouse kept you from enjoying a peaceful atmosphere in your marriage. Also, you do not know the future. Indeed, your spouse may return to you healed and perfectly blessed and forever changed. That would be a work of the Sovereign God! So, what do you do in the meantime? Well, instead of crying and feeling sorry for yourself, determine that this divorce will not destroy you! It will serve to cement a powerful loving healing relationship between you and the Lord God. Get up from where you are! Make plans to live and not to die! You may not have the security that you once had in the flesh, but you now have a loving Heavenly Father who promises to give you each day your "daily bread." This is promise enough for you. Love Him, Praise Him, Bless Him, and devote yourself fully to the Lord. This is a great opportunity for you to do and express some of the things that were suppressed in your life in a bad marriage. Thank God during your trouble, and He will release the power of the Holy Spirit to encourage, bless, heal, and strengthen you in your faith!

Prayer

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Father, I am not alone! You are with me now more than ever! I declare the war to be over in my former marriage. I will not allow the evil involved there to spill over into my life now. I believe that your plans for me are righteous and blessed. I invite you to be with me in a powerful and special way in Jesus' name, amen!