By Renee Ettline, contributor to Peace After Divorce
It is a haunting question…Is God mad at me because of divorce?
As a Christian you know God doesn’t like divorce. You know marriage is a sacred covenant meant to last a lifetime. You married with the intention of forever but despite your best efforts it didn’t turn out that way. So the question lingers, Is God mad at me because of divorce?
The Scarlet D
Did you ever read the book The Scarlet Letter? In the book, the lead character had to wear a big scarlet “A” because she was an adulterer. Labeled for life, even her tombstone was marked with a scarlet “A.”
Adultery does not have to be involved for you to feel like there’s a big “D” on your chest screaming “DIVORCED”. As a Christian who has experienced divorce, I know this can be particularly true for people of faith who are aware that God intends for marriage to last a lifetime. I never wanted to be divorced. Even so, I felt like I somehow let God down.
One woman told me she thinks God won’t let her into heaven because she is divorced. She is wrong. Salvation is based on your acceptance of Jesus as your Saviour, not on your marital status.
So What’s the Deal with You, God and Divorce?
Are you wondering if God has disowned you or is mad at you because of divorce? Do you think He is more distant because your marriage fell short of His design?…KEEP READING