The Mentoring Manifesto, Vol. 30: Healing Marriages (Yours or Your Mentees)
I once heard Tim Keller talk about why God didn’t put a parent and child in the garden of Eden, but instead, He chose to start with a husband and a wife.
Keller’s point was that while our relationships with our parents deeply shape us, that was never intended to be the primary human relationship in our lives. That relationship has to be our marriage.
If we put more energy and effort into our work than our marriage, we may end up with a large home and lots of toys but no one to share them with.
If we hitch our fulfillment in life to the athletic or academic success of our children, we may end up with unhappy kids and ultimately dysfunctional relationships with our adult children.
Intellectually, we know the importance of a godly marriage, but our fears, hopes, and expectations too often cause us to give in and possibly give up on this most sacred relationship.
This week, our friend Michael Leahy is hosting Renew: The Disclosure, Separation & Divorce Recovery Virtual Summit. Michael is the founder of Bravehearts, an organization focused on helping people find freedom from sexual sin and sexual addiction through mentoring. Their work has repaired countless marriages, and they’ve learned a lot about healing and recovery through the process.
If this interests you, I’d highly encourage you to check out the first resource featured below. It may be just the message you need to hear to help restore your marriage or guide your mentees to better marriages.
RENEW VIRTUAL SUMMIT BY BRAVEHEARTS
5 THINGS HUSBANDS CAN DO TO SUPPORT THEIR WIVES AFTER BETRAYAL
MARRIAGE…IN RETROSPECT
Breathe New Life Into Your Discipleship
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