27/04/2026
Can a Marriage be "Undivine"?
I heard a story recently that stopped me in my tracks.
A man shared that his Pastor told him his marriage was not "divine." He claimed that because he and his spouse were no longer "aligned in the spirit," he was free to leave her and find someone else.
This raises a heavy question for us today: Is spiritual alignment something we merely find, or is it something we build through prayer, patience, and sacrifice?
What does the Word say?
The Bible tells us that "what God has joined together, let no man separate" (Matthew 19:6). Scripture doesn't give us an "exit door" based on a change in feeling or a perceived lack of "alignment." In fact, 1 Corinthians 7:12-14 tells us that a believing spouse actually brings a level of sanctification and "covering" to the marriage!
If we only stay when things feel "divine," where is the room for the Covenant reality?
I think that we must see alignment not always as a starting point; so often, it is a destination. It is the result of two people submitting to God until they eventually look like one another. When we feel out of sync, it isn't necessarily a sign to leave..it’s often a call to intercession or warfare.
True wisdom doesn't look for a way out; it looks for the Way in...into the presence of God where hearts are softened and the union/ family can be healed.
Lets hear from you:
Does a “lack of alignment” justify walking away?
Or could it be an invitation to go deeper in prayer?
And, can a marriage become “divine” even if it didn’t start that way?
Let’s talk in the comments. 👇🏾
