Craving Joy

Working with a heartbroken woman recently, she said “I really crave joy. We were created intended for joy, and I want that in my marriage.” Yes, that is true. The Old Testament is filled with many examples of celebration and feasts. “Then he said to them, ‘Go your way. Eat the fat of and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is hold to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Dr. David Hawkins, MBA, MSW, MA, PhD, is a Christian Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Marriage Recovery Center.  He has helped bring healing to thousands of marriages and individuals and is passionate about working with couples in crisis.  If you need help, please reach out to his Client Care Team at 206.219.0145 or through their website. Dr. Hawkins is also a speaker & trainer for the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a best-selling author of over thirty books including Never Fight Again, Gauranteed and When Loving Him is Hurting You.  He has two grown sons, is happily married to Christie Hawkins, and lives on Bainbridge Island, outside Seattle, WA.