I failed and sinned in my marriage - top US gospel singer/pastor Israel Houghton announces divorce after 20 years

Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Israel Houghton has announced that he is officially divorced from his wife of twenty years, Meleasa Houghton.

In a statement to fans on his Facebook page, the singer admitted to failing and sinning in his marriage. He said that they tried to work through it for the last 5 years but the challenges proved to be too much to overcome.

The full statement read as follows;



It is with a collective heavy heart that we announce that after over 20 years of marriage and a long separation, Meleasa and I are officially divorced.

Several years ago I failed and sinned in my marriage. Though this is new to many, it is not new to us as we have been working through this for over 5 years. Although we tried, the challenges in our relationship have proven too much to overcome. We have always handled our family and ministry with grace and generosity toward others, discretion, and privacy. So, for the sake of our amazing kids, we are also handling this privately with pastoral oversight and assistance. We choose to remain friendly and kind to each other going forward.

I am in the process of restoration and I have repented for my actions. Although I am sincerely sorry, and forgiven, I soberly realize that I will live with the consequences of my failings for the rest of my life. As this has become a public matter I want to apologize to the many who have supported my ministry through the years. I'm sorry for the many who will be hurt to learn of my personal failure. I regret any pain or disappointment that this news may cause you.

We thank you for your prayers and for allowing us to handle this privately with those who are set over us in this process.

Prayerfully

Israel Houghton

http://www.newseveryhour.com/2016/02/i-failed-and-sinned-in-my-marriage.html

Hmm

I really love this man and his voice.
His wife too has been very supportive, she's always at his concerts.

It breaks my heart that their marriage didn't work out. I pray they both heal. This is so sad.

men corrupting marriage since 19 cockroach

my brothers and sisters if to say na my naija guy e for don blame devil.

Some ladies will pounce on this thread shortly and begin to abuse men as cheaters and the cause of all failed marriages.




Looking and waiting patiently

Who's he? Where he from? What language he sings with? And finally, who him help?


I don't know him

naijaboiy:

what exactly is the meaning of "Men corrupting marriage?"

Please try to think before typing or just kindly STFU!

oh you pained cos you are a boy/man, deal with it dude, its the fact or you gerrout my comment

No body gets marriage right, not even pastors or gospel singers. The only way is through forgivenes.
If only the woman can forgive him his sins the way Christ forgives us ours, then there would be no need for divorce.
There are so many marriages that should not have to end but due to our lack of forgiveness, we find it very difficult to forgive and forget.

Cnt understand why christian homes break, esp @this level,,,,see pst chris oyakhilome...for the sake of their level in the ministry and God, cnt they just look for a way to settle this shit,...the critizism is becoming too much....God help us

Awwwww...it is well!!singing *you are alpha and omega*

I don't understand some people. Why using this example as a generalization for men and failed marriage.

I like the fact that he owned up to his faults and I believe God will help him rise up again. I still believe marriage can be successful without anyone cheating.

naijaboiy:

Lol..like it's not you women who would lose at the end if what your myopic view of men in marriage is entirely true.

Why should I be pained?

Everyone loses and suffers,not the women alone,take it or leave it

I was expecting him to blame the devil like naija men

naijaboiy:

Lol..like it's not you women who would lose at the end if what your myopic view of men in marriage is entirely true.

Why should I be pained?

and what makes you think women will loose at the end, its both jare, marriage is quack