‘I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord , that he may come and shower righteousness upon you.’’ Hosea 10:12(NLT)
‘A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.’ Proverbs 22:3(NLT)
‘Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.’ Proverbs 24:27(NLT)
Devotional Content:
Marriage is a huge commitment and one of the most important decisions you’ll make in your entire life. It’s important to prepare well for marriage. There are lots of things you can do to best equip yourself. One major thing you can do to prepare for marriage is to participate in premarital counseling.
So whether you are dating or engaged or just thinking about the future, make a commitment to attend premarital counseling before entering into marriage. It is so important to take time to look at your relationship and to seriously examine everything that goes into marriage.
Couples who go through premarital counseling have a significantly lower divorce rate than those that do not participate in some form of premarital counseling.
Today’s Challenge:
What, if anything, is holding you back from premarital counseling and taking seriously your preparation for marriage?
Going Deeper:
Make a commitment to get premarital counseling before marriage. Dr. Kim’s online video course is a great option. You can check it out here: [Dr. Kim’s Premarital Video Course]
from Getting Yourself Ready for Marriage 1: The Tough Questions by Dr. Kim Kimberling