I hate divorce.

It cripples children for years, leaves them scarred and hurt. They are the silent victims of every failed marriage.

At the root of most divorces is a selfishness that is ungodly… its seed is evil and its fruit is bitter.

So, on the day you marry, when you commit yourself to love one another, to cherish one another, to serve one another… ‘til death do us part’… do not take your vows lightly. If you are blessed to be entrusted with a child to rear, the most important thing you can do to create a healthy family is to have a healthy marriage.

Do not abandon them to divorce.

Divorce cripples children. It is emotional abuse.

Instead, cherish your spouse. Serve them with everything you have. Lay down your needs and wants for that of your beloved. Leave no stone unturned in loving them. You will find this possible when you honor God in your marriage. Make Him the center of your relationship and He will create a Godly home through you.

Follow His example and die to yourself. Die every single day. Pick up your cross in the morning and follow Jesus. Follow Him as one on a path to glory.

Be Glory. Be sacrificial. Be loving. Be encouraging. Be Christ-like.

When you do these things and honor God in your relationship you will become the parents that God would have you be. You will be more than mommy or daddy; you will be a spiritual leader in your home.

Most importantly, you will be family.

A family centered on Christ… and Christ cannot be divided or divorced.