‘As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one. ‘ Ephesians 5:31-32(NLT)
‘“For I hate divorce!” says the Lord , the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty, ” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.”’ Malachi 2:16(NLT)
Devotional Content:
It is not uncommon to have cold feet at some point during the engagement process. If they are honest, most people will say that at some point doubts crossed their mind.
It is not totally concerning if you experience cold feet. It is, however, concerning if these doubts persist or are not resolved. Doubts should not be carried into marriage. Marriage is tough enough without having a ton of doubts. A couple needs to enter marriage 100% committed to each other and to the covenant of marriage.
Don’t carry your doubts over into marriage.
Today’s Challenge:
Dr. Kim shares that it is not unusual to have cold feet before marriage. The concern is when doubts persist or if they are not resolved. If you are or were having doubts, do your doubts persist? Have they been resolved?
Going Deeper:
Dr. Kim shares that a couple needs to be 100% committed to each other and the covenant of marriage. Are you committed to your significant other? To the covenant of marriage?
from Getting Yourself Ready For Marriage 2 by Dr. Kim Kimberling