Did you watch the music video?
Everywhere I turn, I'm surrounded. I know I'm not alone with this thought. Today, its everywhere. The big D word.
DIVORCE
The big question though is why? Why is Divorce so prevalent today?
Lately I have thought a lot about this subject. My heart is burdened and I have to put my thoughts down on paper. So bear with me!
I think there are a couple reasons why we are seeing the numbers climb.
First off, things have changed in homes over the years. As the years have passed, more woman are leaving their places in the home, and have moved out to find work elsewhere. She ventures into territory that is just a breeding ground for trouble. Most homes start lacking because Mom isn't home to take care of the house and kids, arguing starts, both spouses are tired when they arrive home from a full days work. After finishing all that needs to be done at the house, they are beat. They start slipping further and further and one day one of them starts getting some extra attention at work.
The second reason is that we carry around this attitude "That would never happen to me!". I'm sorry but EVERY ONE of us is a human being. EVERY ONE of is capable of slipping up. It doesn't take much. Spouses don't have their guards up against temptation. They aren't being honest with themselves and seeing what they are truly capable of. No one is exempt here. Let's guard ourselves! Let's protect our families by starting with us.
The last reason that comes to mind is the most important factor. God isn't where He should be in American homes today. Families aren't starting out they way God designed them to. God didn't just make up a bunch of rules for us to follow just because. He honestly made them to protect us and give us what we need. If He isn't the center of our homes, if He is guiding our every move, we might as well kiss our marriages goodbye. We don't have a chance on our own.
As the world continues on its downword spiral, lets cling to the Lord. Let Him guide our marriages. Let's turn to Him for direction. Let's take the time to put ourselves aside and think of our husbands/wives before we think of ourselves. Keep our lines of communication open. If you ask most people facing divorce, I bet they would say, "I never saw it coming." But it doesn't happen overnight. It's baby steps that drive you farther and farther apart.
It's a slow fade....
It's a slow fade....
Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade
Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking
It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day
Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
("Slow Fade"by Casting Crowns)
("Slow Fade"by Casting Crowns)
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