Divorce is a failure. There is no way around it. We can reason with ourselves that it was something less to make us feel better but the reality is the marriage failed. We became a statistic, despite all of our best intentions going into it. Because of the chaos that ensues after a divorce, we immediately start making excuses for how and why things went south. We may behave in ways that are childish and selfish, and justify our actions by the hurt. As long as we embrace the excuses that help to shield us from hurt and rejection, the longer we are held back from enjoying a life of promise, given to us by God.
Divorce is tragic. But, there is something so much more tragic than divorce…making divorce an excuse for your present and future.
When you allow the promises of God for your life to be overshadowed by your temporary failures…that is the true tragedy.
When we learn to rely on God, instead of using divorce as our excuse, we find freedom. Freedom from pain, freedom from condemnation, freedom from fear…
God Forgives, God restores, God Loves
Here are some Divorce Excuses and what God’s Word has to say…
The Divorce Excuse
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God Says…
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Divorce is not an excuse to pull away from God.
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“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
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Divorce is not an excuse to label yourself as a failure.
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“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Divorce is not an excuse to treat people poorly…even your ex.
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“Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:17-18
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Divorce is not an excuse to live in poverty.
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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you, declares the Lord, and I will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, declares the Lord, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile.” Jeremiah 19:11-14
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Divorce is not an excuse to have no dreams or plans for your future.
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“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path” Proverbs 23:18-19
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Divorce is not an excuse to justify “wrong” actions as “right”.
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“If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.” James 3:13
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Divorce is not an excuse to be depressed.
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“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” Psalm 34:18-19
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