Divorce is one evil that is gradually eating deep into the marriage institution.... The youngest daughter of mega pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes has released a statement announcing that she is ending her four year marriage.
Sad but true, after just four years of marriage, Sarah Henson is divorcing her former NFL player husband, Robert Henson.
In her statement announcing the divorce she writes:
"I have built my ministry and identity around being the best wife and a mother I can be. For quite sometime I have tried to steer through some serious troubles at home. As much as I wanted my marriage to last, it cannot.
After professional counselling, and prayerful consideration I have decided to end my four-year marriage. There are biblical grounds supporting this decision and I have attempted every other recourse but after multiple infractions over the course of the union, and for my personal safety and that of my children, I have come to this painful decision.
Now that it is made, I would ask for privacy while I navigate through this difficult season in my life so that I may now concentrate on being the best parent for my children possible. Thank you for your prayers."
Olufamous.com gathered that Sarah married Robert Henson in a very extravagant wedding ceremony in 2008. At the time, Robert Henson was a student at Texas Christian University. He is a former linebacker for the Washington Redskins.
Sarah was only 19 years old when the couple were married.
After professional counselling, and prayerful consideration I have decided to end my four-year marriage. There are biblical grounds supporting this decision and I have attempted every other recourse but after multiple infractions over the course of the union, and for my personal safety and that of my children, I have come to this painful decision.
Now that it is made, I would ask for privacy while I navigate through this difficult season in my life so that I may now concentrate on being the best parent for my children possible. Thank you for your prayers."
Olufamous.com gathered that Sarah married Robert Henson in a very extravagant wedding ceremony in 2008. At the time, Robert Henson was a student at Texas Christian University. He is a former linebacker for the Washington Redskins.
Sarah was only 19 years old when the couple were married.
MARRIAGE IS MYSTERY....
ReplyDeletewe need to learn how our parents lived together for many years and practice those principle to escape this evil called DIVORCE!
Mrs Olajumoke
Good one there, Mrs Olajumoke. Despite the fact that many of our parents were not even Christian, they lived happily together in marriage. It goes beyond compatibility I think. It is more of determination and contentment which is fast fading away these days.
Deletesincerely, maybe its time people learn how to fight for their marriage. Our parents got married without knowing their partners and lived to learn how to love themselves not he 'pretentious' love around now.
DeleteCorrect! Our parents barely knew each other b4 dey married. Some met 4 d 1st time on dia weddin day n 4 some d weddin day wz dia 2nd meting n dey lived till death separated dem. however we dnt knw if dey wia truly Hapi bt I do agree dt dey wia contented n adored dia hsbs. Dey saw dem truly as dia heads n treated dem as such. Bt nw,marriage is calculated n our tolerance level is soooooo low!
DeleteBut what is wrong that young ones are finding it difficult to stay in their marriages?
ReplyDeleteIf she's not ok in the marriage what do u expect?... Ms K
ReplyDeleteToo bad. She got married too young to be able to cope with early challenges in marriage. Abe
ReplyDeleteTo what capacity/level do we think a young 'girl' of 19 can carry the load of marriage-she is too young to handle a marriage challenges, unles to run away like this-we have to be wise!
ReplyDeleteSee mumu, do you know how old girls here in america get married, its not like nigeria, here girls of 16,17,18 20, already have 2 kids and its normal, and you think its nigeria. here girls of 19 are already well to do, with good jobs and working hard
Deletethey have 2 kids at 16 as a single mother is that what u call normal life?
DeleteAnon21:47 na you be the Mumu infact you are a fool! Gosh! Read what you wrote! Nomal for 16yr old to hv kids! Goat head
DeleteMarriage is not for young girl, at 19yrs is too young to cope with trauma of marriage. It is for woman, who can endure harassment, brutality from man also endurance to stay with their children, whatever comes.
DeleteOur ladies of nowadays need to forget about materialism, popularity and sociable before enter into marriage. Pray fervently, seek the face of God and let HIM (JESUS) direct your steps.
Even divorce may not b d solution to her problem. D devil u knw they said is better than d angel u dont knw, who knws, things might change 4 better one day and u live happier ever after but by divorce it is simply not d answer u ar looking 4 cuz u will not remain single 4ver and only God knws whm/wht ur nxt hus will b. If he happens 2 b like ur ex or even worster than him will u still divorce him?
ReplyDeleteAt 19 she was too young to begin with and not experience life. Now she is divorce I am sure with a lot of money from her husband and free to explore all the the things little girls her age do
ReplyDeleteMrs olajumoke,nice one there. God would help us.
ReplyDeleteI think she got married too early... O.I.
ReplyDelete"I hate divource or putting away say the Lord" Mal 2:15-16. She shld know dat by so doing she is not to remarry except d husband dies or she n whosover marries her will b commiting adultery likewise her husband too. Tat is why it is very expedient to iialways seek d facen d will of d Lord
ReplyDeleteI'm single and not hoping to get married at least now, but it's alarming when I see, read and hear of marriages on the edge, broken homes and cases of divorce. Well for those it's more of learning from our parents, I beg to disagree in more ways than some. I strongly opine that the times are different and the day-to-day events of this present times differ greatly. The pressures of home-front are not as are had in the past. The exposures of today, whether you like ... or not, are great contributors to marriage sustainability or otherwise, and so much more.
ReplyDeleteReally, I doubt many people plan to be in and out of marriage but when the tides and whims blow forcefully, they are flung in contrasting directions. However, I'm of the view that we must be willing to make it work, too, regardless of the situation but not to death. For it's better to be separated than live in a home with a partner who's sworn to make the home hell on earth.
@iwugideon
marriage is supposed to be a union of two emotionally matured and emotionally prepared man and woman, experienced to some extent about the business of living together to endure each other, accommodate each other and love each other no matter the situation.
ReplyDeleteunfortunately today, 89% of married couples are either not prepared ,matured or experienced enough to swim in the ocean of marriage or endure the its wilderness. we enter in to marriage because of our selfish desire to have fame,money,wealth,power, connection and above all sex. many are not equipped with the necessary home training and exposure before we rushed in to marriage , we've forgotten the fact that thousand of people will join to celebrate your wedding but only two of us will remain to steer the vehicle. divorce is bad and ungodly. let's run away from anything that will lead to a broken home.
It is very unfortunate but i think what they should have done is to be separated for sometime without divorce. They will just go their separate ways for some time and see how they will miss each other and pray about it. Am sure God will definitely bring them together again.
ReplyDeleteHer father should know better and advise her in this case.
@Mrs Olajumoke & co....Women do not go for divorce in naija,cos they are denued property rights.Most women stay in their marriage cos of shame & wot others will say abt them..How cld a woman live wirh a Man for 20yrsplus, and be chased out with nothing? Change d laws relating to proper rights,matrimonial rights,then come back & tell me abt divorce....freethinker
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