Pray for the children of divorce

This week we will be praying for the children of divorce. I can't speak from direct experience on this, only as an aunt, sister-in-law, grandmother, etc. The effects I've seen on the kids are these: they can appear completely fine with the whole situation and then years later show signs of depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Some have attempted suicide.
What I believe is this: our children see and hear too much. In our efforts to be open and honest with them, we sometimes forget their mental, emotional, and physical age. I don't think it's a good idea to vent in front of them, or to them about their other parent. I think it does a lot of harm when we speak badly about their other parent. Obviously, there are negative feelings and tension, but keep in mind that they love both parents. They need to know that they can talk openly with someone about their feelings. Family members should reinforce that.
Divorce happens and the kids will live through it, but beyond the initial shock of it, we need to continue to nurture the children and remind them that it wasn't anything that they did or didn't do.
Spend quality time with them and ask them if there's anything they want to talk about. Most of all, love them and pray for them and teach them the gospel.

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins

1 Peter 4:8 ESV

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6 ESV

Please join our prayer group as we spend the week praying for the children of divorce. Please ask God for guidance as to how to make a difference in their lives and how to help them through a difficult transition. Listen for God's direction. He answers all prayers.

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