This is Max Lakato. God promises, when you pass through the waters, I'll be with you,

and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be

burned, nor will the flame scorch you. Will your unhappy marriage become happy in a heartbeat?

Well, not likely. Does God guarantee the absence of struggle? Not in this life. But he does pledge

to re-weave your pain for a higher purpose. It won't be quick. Joseph was 17 years old when his

brothers abandoned him. He was 37 when he saw him again. Another year passed before he saw his father.

Sometimes God takes his time. But remember

this. You are a version of Joseph in your generation. His story is in the Bible for this reason,

to teach us to trust God to trump evil. And what Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good.

You will get through this.

This is Max Lakato.