Faith Filled Family Magazine August 2016 | Page 63

woman. She was beautiful and
kind, while Isaac was handsome and a strong, good man.
The Word tells us in Gen: 24:67
that Rebekah became Isaac’s
wife and that he was “comforted
after his mother’s death.” It was
a marriage made in Heaven.

What is a family to do in a crisis
like this? Watch your words,
pray, forgive, and resolve to be
the parent God has called you
to be throughout this process.
Remember, as difficult as this
is, your children are watching
your example. Their well-being
is what is most important at this
painful time.

Yet even so, the marriage was
still made of a man and a woman.
Therefore, it could not be perfect So even as divorce proceedbecause neither of them were.
Over a period of time, what
developed was lack of communication, partiality shown to
the children, and even betrayal
in the home. They started off
close to one another, comforting
each other, laughing and sharing. Then they had children and
that changes the dynamics of
marriage greatly, but you adjust
and keep going. In some ways,
having kids can strengthen the
marriage because you get to
see another side of your spouse.
If they rise to the challenge and
become an outstanding parent,
you get to see that and be a
part of that transformation. That
in itself often makes love grow
stronger in marriage.
Sometimes, the dynamics of
marriage are too overwhelming to overcome. Sometimes a
couple is not equipped to fight
the enemy off. Sometimes their
prayer lives are not strong, and
the enemy is able to gain ground.
When this takes place, and too
much damage has been done
for either or both to continue, the
marriage will dissolve. I believe
God can do anything. But He
won’t do anything we don’t allow.
If we don’t get out of His way and
let Him work the miracle, it will
not be done.

ings take place, it is important
to remember you are showing
them how to behave in crisis.
You will need to continue to talk
and interact with your spouse in
peace. It is a decision, not a feeling. As it says in Rom. 12:18, “If it
is possible, as much as depends
on you, live peaceably with all
men.” We know that all things
are possible with God.