Our prayers go out to all the families that have been devastated by the tornadoes. Some have lost their lives, others have lost their house and everything they owned. I am grateful for the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to meet the needs of those who are hurting. It is amazing how such destruction can bring out the best in so many.
But as terrible as the tornadoes have been, there is a destructive force that is sweeping across our nation, not destroying houses but destroying homes. As I write this, I want you to know that my prayers are with those whose lives have been touched by this devastating force. So what I write is not said in judgment but compassion for those whose lives have been hurt.
The devastating force that I am referring to is divorce. Divorce has swept a path across our land and have left a path of destruction in its wake. For some it comes because of unfaithfulness, for others it comes because the hard price of maintaining a relationship has not been paid. For some it comes because of abuse for others it comes from abandonment. Our nation chose to make marriage a commitment less binding then most business contracts and it has cost so many.
The Bible says that when a couple gets married, the two become one flesh. When they are separated it is like chopping off an arm. There is hurt and pain both for the couple and for their children. The family is the foundation of society. It is an institution older than any other including the church and should be honored.
We need to pray for our families. We need to work hard to make our marriages and families strong. We need to support those whose families have been broken for they are hurting. We need to honor our homes. Think about it.
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