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Every marriage is going to experience seasons of life where the husband and wife are disconnected. Every parent will reach a point with their children where they seem to be at their wit's end. As much as we love the ones God places closest to us, that love is not enough to make our family and marriages immune from trials and hardships. 

One of the biggest lies that Satan tells marriages and families is that they do not need help. This can happen because of pride, insecurities, shame, or not knowing who to turn to for help. Unfortunately, any one of these reasons can lead people to fall into the trap of becoming isolated.

When Heather and I began teaching classes on marriage and parenting, we discovered that most people came because of the sense of normalcy that occurs when they were around other couples or parents. The reality is, all of our lives are messy in some way. There is no perfect marriage or family.

Going to a class or small group is incredibly important to breathing life and hope into our lives. They are not the only option. Sometimes, we will face issues that need to dig deeper than what can happen in a class or group session. When these times occur, we have to reach out for assistance when things begin to go off track and not wait until the entire train has derailed.

Admitting that our marriages are struggling can be a massive hit to our pride, but our pride is worth sacrificing for the sake of our marriage. It doesn't mean that we are broke, dysfunctional, or abnormal. When we are sick, we quickly reach out to a doctor to provide the medical expertise we lack. When our marriages or families are struggling, we need to be willing to reach out to experts that can bring wisdom, hope, and encouragement.

If you find yourself in a position where you need assistance in your marriage or family, I strongly encourage you to reach out to a Godly counselor or local pastor. Find someone you trust and will help bring God's love and hope into whatever hardship you face.