Daily Devotional for July 29, 2018
Glue Carefully!
Allie knew she should ask for help before trying out her new manicure set, but she couldn’t wait. She eagerly spilled the glittery nails onto her desk, and without bothering to read the directions, she grabbed the glue and unscrewed it.
“What’s wrong with this glue?” she muttered as the watery liquid squirted out of the tiny spout. She shook it, wondering why it wasn’t thick like school glue. Shrugging, she held it against her fingernail and squeezed out a generous amount. She pressed one of the nails onto the glue, which seeped out the edges and onto her finger. “I wonder how long it will take to stick.”
Moments later, Mama walked in. “Oh! You’re already trying those out? Be careful with that glue!”
Allie smiled, then frowned as she tried to pull her hand away from the table. “Help! My hand is stuck!”
Mama groaned. She set down the laundry and rushed over to inspect. “I wish you’d asked me for help! This glue sticks so tight, it can sometimes take the skin off!”
Allie gulped back a sob. “Really? I think I used a lot!”
Soon Allie’s hands were free, but some of her fingers had lost patches of skin. She held up her bandaged fingers. “Mama, you know what this reminds me of?”
“What’s that?” Mama asked.
“Megan’s parents,” Allie said sadly. “Her parents getting divorced is kind of like getting my fingers unstuck from that table. Ungluing hurts!”
Mama nodded and sat down. “Yes, and divorce hurts much worse than trying to get that strong glue off your fingers. God created marriage as a picture of Christ and His church—the unity and love between a husband and wife is meant to show how much Jesus loves us and remind us of His promises. But divorce is a result of living in a world full of sin and broken relationships, and it hurts.”
Allie nodded. “Megan’s really upset over her parents’ divorce, and both her parents are too.”
“Maybe you can help Megan by reminding her how much Jesus loves her,” Mom said. “Remind her that He promises never to leave her by sticking by her as a friend.”
“Okay.” Allie looked at her bandaged fingers. “And if I ever want to get married, I’m going to glue carefully!” – Rebekah Love Dorris
How about you?
Do you know someone who’s gone through the pain of a divorce? Maybe you’ve experienced divorce in your own family. Divorce hurts because it’s not God’s plan for marriage. If you’re experiencing the pain of divorce, remember that Jesus loves you and promises never to leave you. Trust Him to be with you in difficult times and give you wisdom in life’s decisions.
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