True, especially the part about christians not being supportive of those who's marriage is falling apart.
Divorce for that matter. I witnessed my dad go through the coals every time my old church held elections for the church board because he was divorced (twice none by his hand and my mom was/is not in her right mind...this was 15 years ago or so). He never ran nor intended to. People would nominate him regardless. A very small amount of people left the church due to this. But the church body as a whole supported my dad because they knew his heart for the LORD and his heart for being a servant.
I am going through the same thing. I have learned to keep my mouth shut about it. Most people that I run into at church have no idea that I am married (hmmm...maybe if they looked at my left hand they might get a clue) and especially that I am going through a divorce (not by my hand or will or G-Ds will). I have had people, when I told them, completly change their countenance towards me, not in the good way. People ignore me. Its like I have a big red X on my forehead. Even though there is a chance at reconciliation (nothing is final yet.)
It frustrates me. I talk to friends and they tell me that they would never go out with a girl that was divorced. Its an uneeded persecution. Especially, if you fight the divorce and never did the one justification for divorce. It should be applauded for taking a stand. I could easily be done with this whole mess. But I choose to stand. And then Christians attack me because of Divorce.
Frustrating. But G-D has used this to strengthen my love for Him and my reliance in his mercy. It has made me an even stronger believer than even just a month ago. I understand His Mercy...finaly. If only other pious believers would see that I am making a stand for whats right. I might not feel like I am dirt when I go to church and talk with people. But thank the LORD for those that truly see everyone for who they are.
Thanks...
