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Don't Even Say It
By Jennifer Waddle "The man who hates and divorces his wife," says the Lord, the God of Israel, "does violence to the one he should protect," says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful. - Malachi 2:16 The way we speak to our spouses matters. It's not only what we say, but how we say it. Many deep wounds are caused by angry words, spoken in the heat of an argument, or careless words spoken in jest. And there is one word, in particular, that continues to sting, long after it is mentioned. Not only does it hurt, it leaves a wounding impression on both the mind and the heart. The word is divorce. Unfortunately, divorce has become a byword, thrown around in everyday conversations and talked about almost constantly in our society. But it is a word that is far more divisive and destructive than couples realize. You see, once divorce is mentioned, it opens an unwanted door that may be hard to close. It's as if saying it aloud gives couples permission to start entertaining the thought. And eventually, the thought may become an irreversible action. | 
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