Failure is a relative term and is often determined by perception rather than fact. Failure can leave a pastor devastated and emotionally empty. The intoxication of success can subtlety demand more and more time. Neglect of family and complicated relationships can be the result of ministry successes. Married too young .
Immaturity can leave a pastoral couple totally unprepared for the challenges of ministry.
Defeat and discouragement can destroy a marriage. For our love to last a lifetime, wise investments of time, careful planning and genuine sharing are needed. We must be careful to build our own home wisely so it can be a testimony to a world ravaged by the disintegration of marriages. Focus on the Family. All rights reserved.