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Why did god allow my partner to leave me?
Answer:
I must say, I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer this question, but I'll do my best to provide some insight. As a pastor, I've seen many couples struggle with similar issues, and I've had to grapple with these questions myself. It's clear that God's ways are not our ways, and sometimes we don't understand why He allows certain things to happen in our lives. In my own marriage, I've had to confront my own flaws and weaknesses, and I've had to ask myself if I'm worthy of Susan's love and commitment. But I've come to realize that God's love for us is not based on our worthiness, but on His own character and nature. He is a God who loves and redeems, even when we don't deserve it. As the Bible says, "He is not a God of the flesh, but of the spirit" (2 Corinthians 5:16). So, I don't think God allows a partner to leave because we're not worthy of their love, but because He wants us to learn to depend on Him more than we depend on each other. I think it's also possible that God allows us to experience pain and struggle in our relationships because He wants us to grow and mature in our faith. As the Bible says, "We must die to ourselves" (Galatians 2:20). Sometimes, that means letting go of our own desires and expectations, and trusting God to work out His purposes in our lives. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it. As I said to Susan, if she ever feels like I'm minimizing her or standing in her light, she should be free to leave, because there's something more important than our staying married: integrity, personhood, and purpose.
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true sexual morality
daniel heimbach
power of a praying wife
stormie omartian
christian theology
millard erickson
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
systematic theology
wayne grudem
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