Sometimes we can learn from our mistakes. And sometimes we can learn from other people's mistakes.

Take this man, for example, who is trying to save his marriage after a stupid mistake:

I made a terrible mistake 5 years ago with another woman. My wife found out about it 5 years ago and I thought we were making strides toward recovery. She has now asked me for a divorce.

One "mistake" with another woman has changed his life forever, and for the worse. He does recognize that things have spiraled so much that without supernatural intervention, his family will become shattered:

This problem is out of hands, there is NOTHING I can do. The Lord has to handle this. Please, everyone who will, pray for our marriage and that my wife can recover from the hurt and pain that I have caused. Also, please pray that she will let the Lord cleanse her heart with forgiveness. I don't expect her to forget, but I really hope she will forgive me and try to work this problem through, with the Lord's help.

My heart breaks for this man, and I have prayed for him. I'm also praying for myself, and determining anew to be on guard against "mistakes" that can destroy my marriage and bring my life to ruin.

Consider joining me in praying for this man, and for yourself.