Bring the question honestly to Jesus and seek his wisdom before acting

Use the law only to end the conversation quickly

Assume the written rule settles every relational question

Keep your distance and avoid asking difficult things

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and that I need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and from trusting my own way, and I confess you as my Lord. Meet me in my brokenness, forgive me, and lead me into your truth and peace. Amen.

Come to Jesus with Your Questions

Lord, revive your Church to bring hard questions to you with humility and mercy. Where we have spoken too quickly, judged too harshly, or overlooked hurting families, wake us up again. Make us a people who listen carefully, love tenderly, and honor your truth, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your People for Compassion

Begin by naming the hard issue plainly before God. Ask him to show you what is true, what is loving, and what the next faithful step should be. If other people are involved, pray for patience, clarity, and a gentle heart.

Pray the Question Honestly

Father, for anyone wounded by divorce, separation, or being sent away, draw near with your comfort. Heal what has been broken, protect children and families from more harm, and give wisdom to those facing painful decisions, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Healing for Broken Marriages

Pray for couples under strain, for people who feel pushed aside, for children caught in conflict, and for friends who want to help well. Ask God for truth with compassion, and for peace where there has been pain.

For Those Caught in Separation

Bring to God any tendency to use religious words to avoid compassion, to hide from honest questions, or to make hard matters about winning. Ask him to give you a truthful, gentle spirit when you speak.

Clean Hands in Hard Conversations

λέγουσιν{LE-goo-sin###LEH-goo-seen###They say} αὐτῷ·{af-TO###ahf-TOH###to him} Τί{TEE###TEE###Why} οὖν{OON###OON###then} Μωϋσῆς{mo-ee-SEES###moh-ee-SEES###Moses} ἐνετείλατο{e-ne-TEE-la-to###eh-neh-TEE-lah-toh###(He) commanded} δοῦναι{DOO-ne###DOO-neh###to give} βιβλίον{vee-VLEE-on###vee-VLEE-ohn###certificate of} ἀποστασίου{a-po-sta-SEE-oo###ah-poh-stah-SEE-oo###divorce} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} ἀπολῦσαι{a-po-LEE-se###ah-poh-LEE-seh###to send away} ⸀αὐτήν;{af-TEEN###ahf-TEEN###her}

Matthew 19:7 — FormalTAB

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