Why Divorce Hurts Your Health?
This entry was posted on Jul 29 2009
Some recent research suggests that the trauma and stress associated with broken relationships is deadly for our physical health. It seems that the wisdom of the Church on the sacredness of Marriage has
multiple benefits. Maybe one of the ways the church continues to provide healing to the physical body is by preventing marriages from falling apart. Also, we can’t forget to keep helping those who have gone through the pain of divorce.
I could not agree more. I believe the church has been ‘reactive’ rather than ‘proactive’ in this. Much more needs to be offered and it starts with us opening our eyes to the needs of young couples beginning at the altar. We are clear that couples need to be ‘educated’ before they marry, but when the reality of ‘relationship challenges’ sets in, at best we hope that those struggling will simply ’sign up for an elective’. (IF we happen to be offering one) The future NP design for marriages (our plans!) encompasses a commitment to engage couples within the first year, creating a culture of accountability and support that will be ongoing in the Body. We cannot continue to pretend that those in the church do a better job in this area than those who aren’t in a faith community. Further to this, we as a church must stop turning a blind eye to the sins that undermine and destroy marriages. It is time to boldly confront (in love), offering support and wisdom to both parties in difficulty; not waiting to be invited. Jesus would not have allowed things to disintegrate naturally simply because His intervention was not invited.
Can you tell I am passionate about this?????
Wonderful thoughts Wendy. Thanks so much for sharing. Can’t wait to see what God helps us birth for our community. So much is at stake.
I accept the resolution of a potentially fatal marriage conflict as an instance of divine healing. Thanks be to God.