What is one habit, negative pattern, or sin that has been passed down your family line from generation to generation, that you do not want to pass down to your own family line? What steps are you taking to make sure the habit, pattern or sin, is not repeated in your own family? My parents divorced when I was 11 years old, it broke my heart. My life was changed forever, the word family took on a brand new meaning. My oldest brother, and my sister were already married, and living out on their own. My other brother was a senior in high school, he decided to live with my dad. I, of course, lived with my momma. My dad was always busy with work, and dating. He never had time for me, I really missed him. My momma worked third shift, so during the day she slept while I was at school. I really did not get much time with her either. Eventually, my dad remarried 3 times. My momma married a man that turned out to be a real monster, he sexually abused me. Divorce is devastating, and it causes so much stress, and heartaches. I praise God for blessing over my marriage everyday. My marriage is not perfect, no marriages are. But, it is a solid marriage, made to last. For 23 years, my husband and I have poured all of our love, time, care,,faith,and commitment into our marriage. We sow the seeds of love daily in our relationship, and God gently waters it with His precious love. Divorce is not in our future, only more love for these two lovebugs.
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That's a great testimony Denise. So sorry that there was much pain early in life for you - but I think it's great that you changed that for the next generation.
Your committment to marriage in this lifetime will likely impact many, many generations that come after you. God Bless you.
Thank you for sharing... Your story is heartbreaking, but I am so glad that you and your husband have a marriage that is strong and God led... Blessings to you Denise :)
This is a good post. It is so true. Divorce is so horrible. I am divorced! But not because I wanted it! I told Gramps I would never divorce him so he had to divorce me.That will be 29 years ago this summer.
But it affected every one of our 5 children in different ways. Love you,Grams
AMEN....girl you have taken what was meant to BREAK you and turned it into good..thank you for your heart today..your honesty...and your example of faith!
Thanks for chatting with us!!
You bless us more than you know!
lori
I love how determined you are not to ever get a divorce. My husband and I are determined, too. We've seen couples divorce and all the pain and problems that it causes. I see how the enemy tempts Christian couples in this area. He has tempted us, trying to convince us that life would be better apart. Then, a while later, we realize that it was temptation from the enemy and he was trying to sabotage our ministry for Jesus. I'm so sorry for all the hurt that you had to go through when you were younger. It's just so unfair, the things that some people have to experience.
Brian's parents got divorced when he was a teen, but he knew it was for the best. However, they hated each other and that made him sad, of course. But, over the years God has been good and has restored their friendship and his parents and his step mom are all friends now and that is pretty awesome and miracleolus from what Brian tells me it was like before. You and Eddie are an awesome example of love for all of us :)
Blessings to you for being so open with your heart. Your committment to Him, has taken that hurt and turned it into good and a long standing Christian marriage. That is quite amazing if you ask me.
Thank you for sharing your testimony with us. You're truly an inspiration.
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