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resilience

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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.
 
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Resilience, I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I can tell you that there is life after divorce, and when you are ready there can be love too. Your mind probably can't comprehend that right now which is fine, because it's still a long way off, but it will come. For now, concentrate on the fact that the Lord is with you, loving you and giving you strength. And take comfort in believing that there is joy and happiness outside of marriage.

Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.


 
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Resilience, I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I can tell you that there is life after divorce, and when you are ready there can be love too. Your mind probably can't comprehend that right now which is fine, because it's still a long way off, but it will come. For now, concentrate on the fact that the Lord is with you, loving you and giving you strength. And take comfort in believing that there is joy and happiness outside of marriage.

Psalms 73:26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.


Thankyou, im lucky to have a supportive family that is helping me thru all of this. Ive done everything i could to make my marriage work but i cant do anything if he wont do the same. I feel abandoned but Im trying to remind myself that Jesus is the one that will never abandon me,even when i deserve it. I started going to a new church and i hope to make new friends there while seeking God and making him first in my life. I know id like to marry again one day but ive kinda lost my faith in men. I know that if its meant to be God will put the right man in my life.
 
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You know, I'm reminded of the bible story of Jacob and his wife Rachel and how Rachel had a hard labor in the birth of her son. When the boy was born Rachel named him Ben-Oni (meaning son of my sorrow) but Jacob renamed him Benjamin (son of my right hand). After Rachel died and was buried on the side of the road, the bible simply states that Jacob "continued on his journey".

In many ways, that's what you're faced with doing - continuing on your journey. I mean, when you think about it, what else are you going to do? I think though that the important message from Jacob's story is that he re-named his son. On the one hand he didn't want to be reminded of Rachel every time he said the kid's name, but on the other he knew the boy would live on and was born from a woman he loved.

Maybe that's what I'm hearing from you. When you said "I started going to a new church and I hope to make new friends..." I thought of Jacob's story because maybe you're renaming your journey. You're starting your new season. The take-away from this is that this "grave" or these "ashes" you leave on the side of the road is fertile ground now and can spring new life and beauty. Hope does come sorrow and strength does come from weakness and most importantly, trust does come from faith.
 
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Not to minimize your potential romantic prospects here, but is finding another man really an issue or priority? Take it one day at a time, and let the love you have from your God and from others endow you with comfort as you deal with the backwash of the divorce. You may find someone else, just don't home in on that venture right now.

Take the time to heal, hone, and hope. :) And naturally, have faith!
 

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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.
Your post is quite sad. Do not rely on yourself to find a good Christian man but allow God to search and find this certain man. It might even be your husband even though it seems that his heart is not in the right place. You need time to absorb what has happen to you and for healing before contemplating a new relationship. Welcome to CC.
 
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You know, I'm reminded of the bible story of Jacob and his wife Rachel and how Rachel had a hard labor in the birth of her son. When the boy was born Rachel named him Ben-Oni (meaning son of my sorrow) but Jacob renamed him Benjamin (son of my right hand). After Rachel died and was buried on the side of the road, the bible simply states that Jacob "continued on his journey".

In many ways, that's what you're faced with doing - continuing on your journey. I mean, when you think about it, what else are you going to do? I think though that the important message from Jacob's story is that he re-named his son. On the one hand he didn't want to be reminded of Rachel every time he said the kid's name, but on the other he knew the boy would live on and was born from a woman he loved.

Maybe that's what I'm hearing from you. When you said "I started going to a new church and I hope to make new friends..." I thought of Jacob's story because maybe you're renaming your journey. You're starting your new season. The take-away from this is that this "grave" or these "ashes" you leave on the side of the road is fertile ground now and can spring new life and beauty. Hope does come sorrow and strength does come from weakness and most importantly, trust does come from faith.
Thankyou thats a really good illistration of what I need to do. I know Gods got a plan for me
 
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Thankyou everyone, i just wanted to say im not looking to rush into another relationship. Im just saying that in the future i would like to get married again -no matter how far off that is. And that i dont know that there will ever be a guy that is good for me. Im not talking about right away. I know i need to focus on myself and my walk with God now
 
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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.
Sorry to hear your husband wasnt thoughtful, I mean marrying you for just for you to lose weight? wow, Not good. Weight, looks, and conditions should not be part of a true love wedding. There should be no conditions. only compromisations. Love after divorce is posible, but according to God's will, God will mend your broken heart, in God's eyes, if it can be broken? it will be fixed. trust your heart with God now, and focus your life on him. I pray that God will take away your hurt nad fill it with his love and care. also I pray that God wil give you wisdom, so you will know what to do is right. I pray that God will give you strength to build you up. Keep near God through this Resilience. God bless.
 

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Resilience, you are a beautiful woman and will bounce back from this. Many of us have been in similar situations and we can tell you that God does move us forward.

The rough, but honest part, is that we might not ever find a man. But God still has things for us. Jeremiah 29:11-- "For I know the plans I have for you, plans not to harm you but to give you hope and a future."

My husband divorced me too and was in love with someone else--this was back in 1999. I was 25. I had the exact same feelings you are describing right now. You mentioned that your husband has filed--I'm not sure how long it will take the divorce to become finalized but we also have to keep in mind that (well, this is my personal belief at least) until the union is legally settled, we are still married, and that can take a long time. I know the six months it took to finalize my divorce seemed like forever in a day and ours was considered "easy" because we weren't contesting anything and did not have children. I know what it's like to feel totally rejected and wish you had someone to love you RIGHT NOW.

Seek out whatever support you can. Many churches offer a program called Divorce Care that might be very helpful to you--if nothing else, you'll find compassionate ears who know what you're going through. Seek out counseling and support groups through churches or community groups if cost is a concern.

I don't know if God ever wants me to marry again--it hasn't worked out that way and I know that when I was 25 if someone told me I was going to still be alone at 41 I'd have hung myself on the spot.

But I can tell you, life does go on, and God does help you through, day by day, hour by hour, minute by minute. And I know that especially at night, the minutes feel like hours. I have been able to do some things such as travel and visit family that I would not have been able to do if I were married, because of other obligations, and I can honestly say, though it's taken all these years, that my life is much more peaceful now than when I was living in a marriage that was full of conflict and strife.

We have a great community here and I hope you'll get to know some of us who really do understand how you feel and can encourage you on your way. I don't have children myself but many wonderful singles here have families of their own and always offer great advice and support.

You are not alone, and you are going to make it through. I know the biggest thing right now seems to be, "Will I ever attract a man?" but in reality, what needs to come first is, "How can I work with God to become the whole person He wants me to be?" without a significant other.
 
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jeremyPJ

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I know this is a tough situation, but there is a silver lining here. He wasn't the right man, and he's on the wrong road. You don't have to be trapped on that road now.

Find your own hobbies, interests, friends. Possibly you can get closer to someone in the family, or a friend from the past.
This is also a time to consider your job, maybe you can look at further education, a life style change...the door is wide open. Just trust in the Lord that this too will pass. Think of it as a second chance for a better life.

May God bless you!
 
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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.

Let him go, young sister. You made a mistake marrying him, chalk it up to experience in the college of hard knocks. Get into a good Bible believing church that teaches and preaches the highest standards of Christian conduct and doctrine, and I know of none better than King James Bible only soul winning independent Baptists, and some of them are too compromised with ungodly influences of entertainments.....but generally, they are the best.

The fact that he gravitated to a church with false doctrine and loves it proves you made a mistake with Him from the start, and the fact that you know the difference between what that church teaches and real Bible doctrine proves you belong to God and He will provide your needs. Let the loser go, young sister, and wait on the Lord to bring you a godly husband...somebody who proves his godliness in church membership at a good church, tithing, and trying to spread the good news of the resurrection of our Saviour to people around him...and supporting missionaries also. There's some fine godly men your age at my church, and I'm sure one will come to or be at your church for you if the Lord makes you wait long enough for him. We are complete in Him who made and makes us new creatures, don't feel desparate or needy...be filled with the Spirit of God, Jesus promised He would never leave you or forsake you and He never has and never will. Be encouraged, being single is wonderful freedom to serve the Lord. Wait for a husband who will take the lead in serving the Lord....serve the Lord with joy untill he comes along. Give thanks to the Lord in all things, and for all things. He makes it all work to good to those who love Him. Just take it as a long hard lesson learned and walk with God.
 
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A lot of people here have been where you are. As you can already tell, you've come to a good place for support.

Trust and faith does not come back easily, but as everyone has said, just align your focus on God and know that he has your best in store for you
 
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My mother taught me growing up that true beauty is found on the inside of a woman, not on the outside. I have spent 14 years trying to be what she raised me to be and I swear at times it seems like the world is changing to fast that I cant catch up lol
 
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Not to minimize your potential romantic prospects here, but is finding another man really an issue or priority? Take it one day at a time, and let the love you have from your God and from others endow you with comfort as you deal with the backwash of the divorce. You may find someone else, just don't home in on that venture right now.

Take the time to heal, hone, and hope. :) And naturally, have faith!
And grieve. Going thru the grief is important. Don't skip any steps.
 
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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.
You arent even divorced yet and you are thinking of the prospect of another man. I encourage you to not put the cart before the horse.You have several years of healing and walking with the Lord and his guidance before any of that happens. Focus on Christ and let him lead you into the straight path. Im sorry that you are going through a difficult time. Its too bad the guy you married cant see how beautiful you are! His loss. Search for a good church home with Gods leading and just hang out with Jesus for as long as it takes. May the Lord comfort you and guide you and give you peace in your heart sister.
 
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Im 26 and was with my husband for 6 years. My husband is filing for divorce. He said he married me hoping i would lose weight and "look better" When to be honest i like me. The other issue is we started attending a new church that taught things so far off from my beliefs. Long story short with that, ive asked fellow christians and i agree,its a cult. My husband totally sucked in and since i have disagreed with the pastor he claims im not "living by every word of the bible" and thus i am an unbeliever and we are unevenly yolked so he has the right to divorce me. We are seperated and hes filing for divorce. My heart is broken. Ive done everything i could to be an excellent wife. My point is: Im so gun shy about men now that I fear I will never find a good christian man that loves me just the way I am. Any encouragement or advice is greatly appreciated.

Well you should have told him you expecting him to grow taller and become smarter and be a better lover when you married but we all have our crosses to bear. Sorry thats just what I'd say. :D

I had a brief relationship with a numb skull that wrecked my confidence too. Now that I look back I wonder why I even cared what he said. I was pretty down on myself when I met my now husband. He told me the other guy wasn't a real man,real men don't act like that. He was right. The funny thing is that everything the other guy complained about is what my husband loves about me. He said the other day he was glad the other guy dumped me, so he could find me and marry me. Yes,there are good men out there. Don't let one skunk spoil you for life. And there are men who love curves on a woman, so be who you are and forget your ex. He's not man enough to handle you.
 
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Hey resilience regardless of what anyone says you are a very beautiful woman don't let this world make you think otherwise true beauty isnt found on the outside its found on the inside and I can tell your just as beautiful on the outside as you are on the outside :)
 
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ArmoredBeliever

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From a scriptural point of view, the most important one, you're husband has abandoned you because you will not follow him into this cult, and that is due to your desire to remain faithful to the true savior.

Paul writes in his first letter to the believers in Corinth, and declares that believers caught up in this issue are not bound and are free to re-marry as long as it is to another believer.

But I would urge you to read all of 2nd Corinthians chapter 7 and meditate on it, the meat in that chapter can be strong, so don't let it scare you, just pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal it's truth to you. :rolleyes:
 
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