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Christian Divorce Recovery

Divorce Recovery from a Christian Perspective

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Divorce Recovery from a Christian Perspective

Hello my name is Jason and as a Christian I never thought I would go through a divorce or become a divorce statistic and I for sure never thought I would be putting together a website on divorce but here it is. 

Little did I know that even among born again Christians the divorce rate is almost identical to non-Christian couples. I have read reports that say the divorce rate is as high as 50% among Christians, however I have also read that it is considerably lower, closer to 35%. Which ever it is I still find it saddening that even 1 out of 3 marriages will end in divorce.  But I guess knowing the odds would I of chosen differently?  Probably not because it wouldn't ever happen to me! Yah, right.

For much of my adult Christian life I have desired (dreamed) to be married and to have a family.  It was my daily prayer for years, so after my spouse left me I struggled with my faith in God, my faith in people, and even my faith in myself. 

The hurt and anger that I encountered during the separation and divorce process opened my eyes to why God hates divorce.  However, through the process I was amazed at God's loving grace and mercy towards me.  He has found awesome ways to reveal to me much of what I have been lacking since I became a Christian.  God definitely has taken a bad situation and brought good out of it and for that I am very thankful and that is why I built this website is to give people HOPE.  Because there were time I felt it was hopeless and I did not know if I was going to be okay.

I sincerely hope that some of my experiences and stories can help ease a bit of your pain and show you that God heals wounds from separation and/or divorce.

In Christ,

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Christian Divorce Recovery

Disclaimer:
This website focuses on divorce and divorce recovery from a Christian perspective (My Perspective).  I am not a pastor nor professional counselor.  This is simply my experience as a peculiar child of God.  I hope you find some of my stories helpful,  amusing and inspirational.

"Hear, O LORD, and be merciful to me; O LORD, be my help. You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever."  Psalm 30:10-12
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Divorce Recovery Questions

When going through the divorce I struggled with a lot of questions, such as: Why?  How?  and What now?  This section covers some of those questions and answers.

Divorce Recovery Questions and Answers!
 
 

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I am often asked if there are books and other resources that I am aware of. One thing that I have noticed is that there seems to be a lack of church divorce recovery programs available.  I see them occasionally but they don't last.  Of course that could be that people don't take advantage of them and use them.  One thing for certain is divorce is painful and leads to A LOT of questions.  Here is a list of books that I have read and found helpful.

Why Grace Changes Everything
When Storms Come: Discovering Hope in Adversity
Managing Your Emotions: Instead of Your Emotions Managing You
The Search For Significance: Seeing Your True Worth Through God's Eyes
The Purpose Driven® Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?
The Five Love Languages of Children
The Difference a Father Makes: Calling Out the Magnificent Destiny in Your Children
Supernanny: How to Get the Best From Your Children

There you have it... What's been read so far.  If you wish to know a bit more about why I chose these books and other books available visit the Helpful Books Page. 

Christian Fellowship and Support

prayer requestChristian life is about community, support, and love. Romans 12:15 says, Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

What this means to me in times such as these is that we tend to become very self focused. Days and days would go by with the "poor me" attitude yet it was the times when I chose to focus on others that seemed to make me feel better and that is why I suggest trying it to you.

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