Post 1: When Hearts Break, God Still Draws Near

It was just yesterday when my wife and I visited a friend we hadn’t seen in five years. Allison (not her real name) was outside having mother-son time in the driveway. I didn’t recognize the little boy at first—he was only in the womb the last time we met.

She introduced him to us. A sweet and cheerful child.

I then asked about her two older daughters. Then I asked about her husband. That was when my heart dropped.

Allison told us that their marriage had ended two years ago. I felt an immediate heaviness. All I could say was, “I’m so sorry for what you’re going through.”

She gave a lighthearted smile, but anyone could see there was a quiet pain behind it.

We stayed with her as long as we could, but it was getting late and she had things to attend to.

On the way home, I told Debbie that we need to make time—intentionally—to be present for Allison. She agreed without hesitation.

Why am I sharing this?

Because when marriages break, God feels the hurt too. Scripture is clear: God does not desire divorce (Malachi 2:16), yet He draws near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18). He carries a special compassion for the rejected, the wounded, the widow, the orphan, and children caught in the middle of broken families (Psalm 68:5). His heart aches because He is a Father to His people.

Sadly, divorce has been climbing steadily. In Australia alone, the divorce rate has hovered around 1 in 3 marriages for years, and younger generations are experiencing even higher levels of relationship breakdown. Emotional stress, financial pressure, and poor communication are among the top causes.

So the question is this: How do we prevent divorce?

Is there a way to stop this from becoming a generational pattern?

After observing this for nearly three decades, my desire is simple—if I had the ability, I would journey with couples who are struggling, and with young people preparing for marriage but overwhelmed by future uncertainties.

You don’t have to walk through relational pain alone.

You don’t have to keep fighting in silence.

Reach out for a chat or send me a personal message.

By God’s grace, and when we choose to partner with Him and with our spouse, what once seemed impossible can become a real possibility for healing, restoration, and long-term strength (Matthew 19:26).

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