While the Bible offers a clear picture of the marriage covenant, it can be harder to discern what the Bible really says about divorce, as there are some gray areas left open for interpretation. Here we unpack a tough topic in the context of Jesus’ unfailing love and mercy.
Most of us have had at least one David moment where something we did caused us to question whether God could ever take us back, but the scriptures tell us God’s mercy is as wide as 70 times 7 times.
When we’re not yet ready to be our authentic selves, we can find ourselves making disingenuous decisions and hurting others. Here’s Kristin’s story and call to guard our hearts and to live genuinely above all deceit and hypocrisy.
Above all works, Jesus cares about the posture of our hearts. The stories of the woman caught in adultery and the woman who sinned greatly and anointed Jesus’ head and feet with perfume show a God abundant in mercy and eager to forgive those with repentant hearts who truly love him.
Standing steadfast in challenging and unjust circumstances can stretch us beyond our human strength. Circumstances may not be fair or just, but we can control the posture of our hearts and respond with mercy anchored in love.
Are we still enough to come to God in prayer? We have to clear our hearts of any unforgiveness before we can feel the fullness of God’s love, and The Lord’s Prayer is our template.