Divorce Recovery - Word Document [Download]

Overview


How can a divorced Christian work through guilt, overcome it, and find restoration and new hope in Christ? How can divorced Christians reconnect with God and find their way back to a healthy spiritual life and relationship? Are your friendships over, or can you take steps to forestall a complete disaster? How can you assure your children of your unchanging love for them? How do you put your life back together after a divorce, both emotionally and spiritually? Should you consider dating and remarriage? When? This six-session course covers all these topics.


Session 1 - Overcoming Guilt

You can be assured of God s love and forgiveness.

Christians who go through a divorce often feel guilt at mega-decibel levels. How can a divorced Christian work through that guilt, overcome it, and find restoration and new hope in Christ?


Session 2 - Restore Your Relationship with God

Move ahead in your relationship with God after a divorce.

Divorce does damage to Christians who go through them. What steps can they take to insure that there is no separation from God because of sins committed?


Session 3 - How to Deal with Rejection

The loss of friendships can be one of the hardest parts of divorce.

One of the greatest surprises for Christians going through a divorce is the reaction of the Christian community. What might you do to rebuild your life and possibly your church relationships?


Session 4 - Children and Divorce

You can help your children deal with your divorce.

Where do you start in helping your kids understand what is happening and why? How confidential can you get with them, without deeply harming their relationship with your spouse?


Session 5 - Regain Hope for the Future

How to get back on track emotionally.

Getting your emotional life back together after a divorce will take time and effort. How do you put your life back together after a divorce, both emotionally and spiritually?


Session 6 - Dating and Remarriage

If, when, and how to think about this huge step.

There are many issues to work through as you consider dating and remarriage. And how can you be sure your new mate will turn out to be the true love match you desire?