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I still believe in marriage and I am really against divorce. But hey, who am I to say such things. I'm not even married! So how should I know and what right do I have to utter such words. But still, divorce is such an awful thing. In my perspective, I hate it when people break up. Even as lovers. It's too sad. Too awful. Too heartbreaking. I've always believed in two people working out together even if the spark of love has gone out. It's such a waste for such a beautiful bond between two people to be broken by the negativities life brings. Yes. I'm still naive with these things.

I just read an article stating that my country is the only country left with no divorce. And I really really hope and pray that it stays that way. Just because the rest of the world agrees with divorce doesn't mean ours should do the same. But who am I to know? I'm just one person with one vote against divorce. And people always have different thoughts about these kinds of things and the majority I believe is pro-divorce. Especially now that the Philippines is sort of gearing its way in liberating itself from tradition and moralities of life. It would be nice if people don't make a hasty decision in marrying someone if they cannot bring themselves to live with the pledge and oath marriage brings (in sickness and in health...for better or for worst...for richer or for poorer...till death do us part). Marriage is sacred and should not be separated by man. The sad news is, people tend to marry for all the wrong reasons and realize that they don't know the person at all (domestic violence, irreconcilable differences, martyrdom, infidelities, drunkenness or addiction). Also, I have read something from a person that I look up to that it would be better if you married someone who can put up with you, who you can put up with and who knows how to pick himself/herself up. When the feeling, spark, chemistry, or love have all died down, you just can't give up on a commitment. Besides, true love is not based on feelings at all. I just don't see divorce as a solution. But hey, people are people. I fear that if the time comes, my vote won't even count. It's just so sad. 

Malta was the last country to have approved divorce after four years of separation. The law was introduced prior to peoples' votes who are mostly Catholic. *sigh* It's just so sad. The Prime Minister himself was against divorce but, "This is not the result I wished for, but the will of the people has to be respected and the parliament should enact a law for the introduction of divorce."

So much for human rights and free will.
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral." - Hebrews 13:4 -


"But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female'. 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." 
- Mark 10:6-9 -

"For marriage is a sacred institution established by God and one that is meant to last for life." - Fireproof - 
 
I've always thought that today's generation is a crooked one. Well, the generations before this may be crooked as well, but not as crooked as this one. I can see it in my eyes. I can feel it in my veins. I can taste it in my mouth. There seems to be no way of stopping this generation from becoming more crooked than ever. This is reality. I cannot deny it. I cannot close my eyes and think that things would be just like before. This is the here and now. 

But that doesn't mean that I cannot do something. That doesn't mean that I should just watch the world unfold in its crooked ways. No. I can do something. I can still remember the quote that says:

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. What I can do, I ought to do. And with the grace of God, I will do it."

This is what I am supposed to do. This is my purpose in life. Though its hard, with all the challenges and temptations this generation brings, I believe that I will be able to go through. Victorious. Because I am not just doing this for myself. I am not just doing this for my loved ones. I am doing this for my God. This is what God wants me to do. To be able to speak out what is right according to His word. I may fall. I may falter. I may stumble. But everytime I stand up from those shortcomings, it makes me a better person. It makes me stronger. It makes me a child of God. 

This is my voice. These are my insights. I may not be a good charismatic speaker but I can write better. They may be far from perfect but it gives me joy to know that I have done something in this life that's worthwhile. I've always wanted to make a big change in people's lives in a good way but I am always discouraged by my weaknesses, my fears, and my flaws. I am a pessimistic idealist. But that doesn't stop me from always trying and doing whatever I can do to make this life worthwhile. Not just to make this life worthwhile, but to give glory to God. He is the sole reason why I am here. He is my purpose in life. Somehow, the trivialities of life makes me stray from my purpose but as long as I am alive, I will always continue to fight for what is good. To fight for God.

"...continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose." - Philippians 2:12-13 -

This goes for everyone who is willing to live their lives for God. Use your gifts, talents, abilities, and blessings and give out your very best for the glory of God. What this generation and nation needs is a fervent prayer and worship to God Almighty.