Are You Ready to Remarry? (Part 1) - Ron Deal

Ron Deal provides practical advice to Christian couples who are planning to marry and establish their new blended family. He will help them think through things such as handling expectations, establishing new rules and relationships, dealing with your shared grief, and more.
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[@ChildofGod315]

Our Heavenly Father will provide all we need is faith. I will never stop trusting in Jesus, even though I’m struggling putting groceries in my refrigerator, and paying bills. Like many others, I lost my job as a social worker because I declined the vaccine. I declined because of my pre existing health condition (Lupus) and Heart disease. I was denied my medical/religious exemption from Forsyth Hospital. I’m waitressing but not making nearly enough to make ends meet. My husband is in heaven with God. I’m all alone. No family nor friends. Both of my sons are autistic, and non verbal so they require a lot from me. Every month is a struggle, not end up on the streets. I’m so tired of struggling. BUT I HAVE FAITH GOD WILL PROVIDE. He has this far. Thank you Jesus. I BELIEVE. Faith over fear! This is my testimony! He will always make away! Praise Jesus Praise our Heavenly Father!

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for sharing so openly with us, ChildofGod. We're so sorry to hear about all you're going through right now. If you ever need a listening ear or someone to pray with you, please don't hesitate to call us at 800-A-FAMILY (800-232-6459). We also have counselors here to offer guidance. We hope you'll consider calling us soon.

[@mchristr]

You have a lot on your plate. It's essential that you let the Church come along side and help you. That is what the Body of Christ is for. Blessings to you.

[@afuayeboah9149]

When remarriage and step families are discussed, you only talk about divorce couples. Some men and women remarry because they've been bereaved and subsequently after the death of a spouse they desire to marry and one or both of them come into the relationship with children how do you handle that too? Would be grateful if this topic could be discussed too.

[@paulmerritt2484]

All the suggestions and advice had me thinking this was secular family counseling. Jesus is the answer. Everyone being loved unconditionally is the answer. Do not get married again if your heart is not right with the Lord and your new spouse the same. The divorces must be legal in God's eyes and that is rare to start. To build a family against Gods will or rules will not turn out well.

[@Godchaserforever1973]

Crackpot vs Blender analogy was really good

[@janeacheson8887]

Great wisdom

[@jilllingenfelter4682]

I will be when God sends me the perfect Godly guy that he has picked out for me:)@Focus on the Family:)

[@musico3415]

"Blended" sounds unclear to me, can means any kinds of relationship mixed together, not necessarily through or as a result of remarriage. While "step" gives a clear universal understanding that it is a relationship formed after remarriage.

[@angelinegrows7765]

Re marry? Too scarey

[@ivystone490]

I have always admired focus on the family for many things, but you should always use scripture to back up what you are teaching. I did not hear it here. Jesus spoke on marriage, divorce and remarriage. He was very clear.

[@tonyasyers8868]

I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery."

[@4.0gpa44]

​@@tonyasyers8868The word Moichaia likely refers to a continual state of adultery. So assuming this is the correct interpretation, a remarriage wouldn't be a one-time sin but a continual sin that must be ended to achieve true repentance and true forgiveness.

[@dessalegnenegussie2963]

Remarriage is sin unless the spouse died right? We have to be clear on this first IMO.

[@tonyasyers8868]

Focus on the Family believes divorce is legitimate for 3 reasons. It's on their website.

[@tonyasyers8868]

Matthew 19:9 I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." I believe He is saying you can remarry in this case because He says, "Divorce and Remarry," unless for unfaithfulness. He doesn't just say divorce.

[@grahamlucas1915]

Read Romans 7 2-3 before remarriage

[@jessyjonas4988]

Remarry 😲

[@GiovanniGirelli1104]

I’m not aware God allows re-marriage. I can’t find it in the Bible. Can anyone explain?

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for your question, Giovanni. If you're interested, here's a link to our position statement - www.focusonthefamily.com/family-qa/focus-on-the-familys-position-on-marriage-and-divorce/. Also, if you'd like to discuss this further, please call us at 800-232-6459 and ask to speak with one of our pastoral counselors. One of them will return your call as soon as they're able. We hope this reply has been helpful.

[@Choclatcotton]

He does not . The Bible is plain. Man makes their own rules. Except for widows

[@Zachs768]

Matthew 5:32

[@tonyasyers8868]

He does. I am a remarried widow!

[@Thomas116-m2n]

Sure! 1 Corinthians 7:28.

[@KJohn-316]

Lord Jesus is LORD of all for all time. The one and only. All other gods or idols or religions or cultural ideologies but Christ and Christianity are false. Be blessed! He is the One Way, One Truth, One Life ✝️❤️ John 3:16