Today I’m compelled to do something that I really don't care to do. 
I need to share a personal story with you before I preach today’s message. 
Today’s sermon is on divorce, and unfortunately my life has been wrecked by it. 
Prayerfully, my story will relieve the anxiety that the topic of divorce brings.

God also knows the pain of divorce. And I wanted to share how and why God divorced Israel before we dive into today's Scripture passage.