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One of the couples in our small group is getting a divorce. How can we support and minister to them as a group without taking sides?
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My experience is that group members can work as hard as they want at not taking sides, but regardless, there likely will be a perception by some that group members are taking sides (even if they are not). And, unfortunately, the more love we show, sometimes, the more side-taking tension it will create with some folks on the outside looking in. Truthfully, in most divorce situations, support needs are never equal. One side or the other may legitamately need more support or attention! I think one of the important things to consider is that group members are unlikely to be able to "fix" the situation. Typically, only brokeness and God's Spirit working together change hearts. The individuals involved eventually have to be open to transformation in their own life. That means group members need to seek God's power and intervention in the couple's lives. At the same time, the group is fervantly praying, members can love both individuals by helping with specific needs during this time
