Heads up! There is another pandemic about to hit the world: the divorce pandemic.
Many couples are questioning the future of their marriages after spending so much time together and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of their interactions. They simply ‘stayed and quit’ since there were not a lot of options available to them. Now, with the lockdown being lifted, we are going to see a surge in divorces. The church can do something to help stop this.
Waiting out the storm
Many couples have been counting down the end of the pandemic, seeking freedom to take off their masks and gather with friends again. Unfortunately, they are also seeking freedom from their marriage. Pre-pandemic, there were distractions in life that allowed couples to tolerate one another, but with so much forced time together, they are re-evaluating their relationship and finding they’ve reached the end of their tolerance.
This season of life forced couples to deal with fear and anxiety,…