To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): a wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else must be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife (1 Corinthians 7:10-11). 

A friend of mine was counseling his young cousin who had just been married. Having been a husband for a handful of days, the newlywed was stricken with doubts and second-guessing his decision. He told my friend, “I just don’t know if it was God’s will that I marry her.” My friend replied, “I don’t know if it was God’s will that you marry her, but I do know that it is now God’s will that you be an excellent husband to her.”

Wise counsel

The question of whether or not to marry is a legitimate one, and should be approached thoughtfully and prayerfully. Marriage will change your life forever. But once you’ve said “I do,” it’s done.  There are no take-backs in the eyes of the Lord. 

Are there times when divorce is out of one’s control? Yes

Is divorce ever God’s desire? No

Take it seriously, Beloved.

Happy Tuesday