Sixty percent of marriages are impacted by adultery. Those who have never experienced this temptation or fallen into this sin wonder why I regularly mention it in my blog. Because I've held broken women in my arms who wonder if they can ever trust any man again, let alone their husband and I know the damage doesn't stop with their hearts. The children never "get over it.." It's been called the last hidden sin of the church. Think of it, girls. IF the 60% statistic is correct, that means 60% of women in our church pews have been betrayed by their husbands OR they are betraying or have betrayed their husbands with adultery. As long as I have breath I will urge women to guard their marriages, to recognize that God created marriage to show a broken world what His family looks like and how the love of a husband and wife is reflective of the love of Christ for His church. Marriage is hard work and the culture does not and will not encourage you to do that work. My goal is to regularly mentioned this topic to urge women to take responsibility for themselves and to guard their hearts from this temptation.

But don't take it from me. We will soon launch our new Learning to See When the Lights Go Out interview titled, Adultery, Forgiveness and Redemption where you will hear from several people impacted by adultery. Some who have already heard it say it is one of the most profound resources we have developed. In the meantime, read this woman's testimony and her practical counsel on how to guard your heart against the temptation of adultery.

In His grip,
Sharon