By Karen McMahon
Our greatest struggles bring out the best and the worst of our character. Divorce, being one of the most difficult conflict-ridden seasons of our lives, gives us ample opportunity to decide who we choose to be. We have the choice to cultivate the best or the worst of our character.
What would it be like to go through this time with grace? As I navigated my own very long and turbulent divorce, my daily prayer would be for grace. “God please give me the grace to…” My desire was to take the high road, keep my focus on myself and not get caught up in the drama and conflict, the angry words and bitter feelings. It was never easy and often felt impossible…but for the grace of God go I (see definition #5 below).
So exactly what is grace? Here are a few definitions
- A sense of consideration for others
- A disposition of kindness and compassion
- Elegance and beauty of movement or expression
- God’s unmerited favor and sufficiency
As you navigate the season of divorce consider grace as your preferred way of being to guide you through the anger and hurt, bitterness and malice. Regardless of your beliefs, grace is something worth praying for, meditating on and striving toward. It is a gift that you can give yourself, your children, your soon-to-be-ex and all those whom you love.
Chief Visionary: Karen McMahon
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