7 Ways to Heal a Broken Marriage

5. Don’t trust your feelings.

We live in a world that worships feelings. In fact, we’ve even reduce “love” to be nothing more than a fickle feeling, but love is actually MUCH more than that. Love is an action rooted in commitment. In the days ahead, you will have all sorts of feelings. Those feelings and emotions might help you process what’s happening, BUT those feelings were never intended to be the compass to guide you. Instead, trust your commitments and your convictions. Stay the course. Keep fighting for your marriage (especially on the days you don’t feel like it). Your feelings will probably catch up eventually. This ties in directly with #6…

6. Be patient!

We want healing to happen in a microwave, but healing happens in a crock pot. In other words, it takes a long time. Remember that this ongoing struggle is producing strength and perseverance within you. You’ll emerge stronger on the other side. Don’t give up! Keep praying. Keep believing. Keep striving. The end result will prove to be well worth the effort. Being patient is difficult, but the most difficult task is last on the list…